Apocalypse Now!

In this episode of Popcorn & Catch-Up, we continue season 2 with a discussion of Apocalypse Now! Apocalypse Now is a 1979 American epic war film produced and directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The screenplay, co-written by Coppola, John Milius and Michael Herr, is loosely based on the 1899 novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, with the setting changed from late 19th-century Congo to the Vietnam War. The film follows a river journey from South Vietnam into Cambodia undertaken by Captain Willard (Martin Sheen), who is on a secret mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Special Forces officer who is accused of murder and presumed insane. Apocalypse Now is a powerful and disturbing film that is sure to stay with you long after you watch it. If you're a fan of war films or just great cinema, then you definitely need to check this one out. We'll be discussing the film in depth, so be sure to watch it before listening to the episode. And don't forget to let us know what you think on Twitter (@popcorncatchup)! Thanks for listening!