Gia Coppola

Palo Alto Written and directed by Gia Coppola USA, 2013 The disaffection of youth is a familiar theme in modern American cinema, and one of its most recognizable creators is Sofia Coppola. It’s hard not to think of her films, from The Virgin Suicides to The Bling Ring, while watching Palo Alto, the debut feature …

Regardless of the actual quality of ‘Palo Alto,’ there’s likely to be some backlash against it similar to the one faced by the television series ‘Girls.’ Still, it’s got more than a few moments that indicate a bright future for writer/director Gia Coppola.