Steven Spielberg and George Lucas were among those who presented this year's AFI Life Achievement Award to Francis Ford Coppola.

Then, Spielberg said he considered "The Godfather," as "the greatest American film ever made," a remark which led Coppola to cover his face with his hands.

While Francis Ford Coppola was being awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award, Steven Spielberg called The Godfather the best American movie ever made.Spielberg was oozing with praise for Coppola's ...

Steven Spielberg’s pick for the greatest American movie ever made is streaming on Paramount+, and recently made its way into ...

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Spielberg called Coppola “fearless.” Spielberg, who first met Coppola in 1967, said, “On … ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steven Spielberg proclaimed "The Godfather" the "greatest American film ever made," Robert De Niro teasingly bemoaned being cast in ...

Filmmakers Steven Spielberg, left, and George Lucas greet each other onstage during the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award tribute to Francis Ford Coppola on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Dolby ...

Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Morgan Freeman, Spike Lee, Diane Lane and more sang the praises of Francis Ford Coppola at the 50th AFI Lifetime ...

Now, it’s revealed that fellow directors George Lucas, who co-founded American Zoetrope with Coppola, and Steven Spielberg will present the award to the auteur during the 50th AFI Life ...

Matt Damon has been a seasoned veteran in the film world, but one of the most important lessons was taught to him by a film industry titan.

Steven Spielberg and George Lucas presented Coppola with the 50th AFI Life Achievement Award. Spielberg called Coppola “fearless.” Spielberg, who first met Coppola in 1967, said ...