In this week's episode, we dive into the critically acclaimed and controversial Francis Ford Coppola film, Apocalypse Now (1979). Set in the Vietnam War, this film stars Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando, and Robert Duvall, to name a few. It was recognized at the 1980 Oscars for Best Cinematography and Sound, as well as being a nominee for Best Picture. Sit down with us as we dig in to the 2 hours and 27 minutes of this intense film about war and the darkness that lurks in humankind.
CONTENT WARNINGS: graphic violence, animal cruelty, warfare, racial themes, dark themes. Note from the hosts; We apologize for the sound on Margaret’s mic on the second half of the recording, Ethan tried hard to isolate and eliminate it in post but it couldn’t come together. We hope you can forgive us as we try to figure this out!
