Chris & Tierney explore the original theatrical cut of Francis Ford Coppola's "Apocalypse Now," five minutes at a time.
Paul Francis Sullivan (please call him Sully) from the Locked on MLB podcast joins Tierney and Chris to discuss Apocalypse Now and it's greatest DVD extra, The French Plantation sequence. Beyond providing the political and historical context of imperial history in Vietnam - is it any good and does it belong in the film? It's complicated.
The monster at the end of the podcast is...Grover! And also Colonel Kurtz. Thank you so much for listening! There will be bonus episodes on the "French Plantation Sequence" as well as an in-depth discussion of the sound and music of the film in the weeks to come. The original ending to Apocalypse Now, pulled during its initial theatrical run can be seen here: https://youtu.be/kCShcqvG8mU The final scene from "Zabriskie Point" that Chris mentions: https://youtu.be/guOmJM8xvHA - Chris & Tierney
The horror, the horror of almost reaching the end of our podcast! Chris and Tierney delve into Kurtz's manuscript, the end of principal photography, and breaking the mythic cycles of war and peace (if only it were this easy).
This episode covers casual veganism, the death of Kurtz, "The Golden Bough," and the animal sacrifice used to create a visual parallel to what happens in our story. Also, Chris and Tierney discuss one of the most-referenced, most-iconic film scenes of all time! On a lighter note: "2022 Milwaukee Brewer Season Recap: "The Horror" https://youtu.be/H6Y15lId3vQ
It's all Brando, all the time during the intellectual/philosophical climax of the film. Chris and Tierney follow and (try to) interpret Kurtz's ramblings as best as they can, while Scott Glen practices TaiChi in the dramatically lit temple.
Sean German (Groundhog Day Minute, Spinal Tap Minute, and the Next Scene Podcast) joins Tierney to discuss dialectics, poetry, and philosophy and just how much time has passed during the Kurtz Compound sequence. We don't know, and neither do the film makers. Sean's work can be found at: CatandSean.org Also, the original score by David Shire for Apocalypse Now can be found at: https://youtu.be/26WfC00Kz90
The Photojournalist seems pretty nervous about Kurtz's plans for Willard, but it's Chef who really ought to be concerned. You can find the original 1968 Vietnam War documentary, "A Face of War" here: https://youtu.be/AnA_nS8c6bI
Chris and Tierney have been waiting for a full five minutes of Brando, and here he is! Do gardenias grow in Ohio? Did Brando even read Heart of Darkness? And who would be foolish enough to send expensive French crystal glasses to the Phillipines? Find out, in Episode 24 of The Apocalypse Now Minutes!
Willard gets a tour of the compound by the photojournalist, delegates the airtstrike to Chef, and is promptly given a swirly in the jungle mud. Tierney shares some home improvement dont's, while Chris pitches the idea of Apocalypse Now themed Scratch 'N' Sniff stickers. Plus, Francis Ford Coppola news!
Friend of the podcast Paul Sapp is here to greet PBR Street Gang to its destination, the Kurtz compound! Chris is unimpressed with how it looks in establishing shots, while Tierney explains that the set was the center of the art world in its moment. Plus, we talk alot about Dennis Hopper.
We say goodbye to Chief and make our way even further further up river, into Cambodia and the spooky aftermath of what appear to be the works of Kurtz's Montagnard Army. What's just as spooky is what could have happened to several reels of important footage from the movie, and Tierney's here with the details!
Aviation expert Chris Henry drops by to join in on conversations about B-52s, pantsless photographers, and arrow throwing.
Chris wonders aloud what is being built behind the random orange curtain in the Cambodian highlands, and Tierney is thoroughly bummed out about the death of Clean. Check out Adam Savage's recreation of the dossier here: https://youtu.be/ruSOwI2xAYI
Willard encounters unpeakable horrors at Do-Lung Bridge, while Tierney revisits the trauma of seeing the Michael J Fox movie "Casualties of War."
Chris and Tierney uncomfortably analyze and scrutinize the "Sampan Massacre" segment from Apocalypse Now.
We leave the Sampan Massacre only to enter the nightmare carnival that is Do Lung Bridge. Tierney reveals her library cataloging project, while Chris pitches a new prequel series for Disney+.
Don't think of it as a 90 minute episode, think of it as five 18 minute episodes, all at once. Chris breaks down how Apocalypse Now has made the transition to a horror movie, while Tierney provides parenting advice and recaps the Coppolas' troubled marriage.
Chris and Tierney are enjoying their popcorn and watching the hubris as the Playboy Bunny scene escalates quickly.
It turns out Happy Days is connected to Apocalypse Now in multiple convoluted ways. This is great podcasting!
Chris is underwhelmed by what is objectively a terrifying tiger attack, and Tierney recounts the humanitarian disaster of Typhoon Olga, which pressed the reset button on the whole movie. Save the pasta!
Willard and company bid adieu to the First of the Ninth and Col. Kilgore, only to pull over for some local produce.
Napalm! Exploding Helicopters! Surfing! Vomiting! Chris and Tierney break down the "Ode to Napalm" and everything else from this 5 minute segment of Apocalypse Now. Also, check out "How Apocalypse Now inspired Filipino surfers": https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21941069
It's big action set piece time as Chris and Tierney explore their feelings about the Ride of the Valkires sequence. Tierney talks about My Little Pony, Chris talks about Star Wars.
Father David Mowry is here to join Chris and Tierney for the beginning of the "Ride of the Valkyres" sequence from Apocalypse Now. We learn why it's best to bring your own alb, how music can be used as psyops, and why it's absolutely essential to get the rights to the Solti version of the iconic music used in the film.
This week Tierney and Chris discuss Minutes 30-35 of Apocalypse Now, featuring: Mike from San Diego and Johnny from Malibu, what it means to be a Goofy Foot, and how using a cotton-poly blend can get you fired.
Willard and crew unexpectedly rendevous with the 1st of the 9th, while Chris and Tierney ruminate on the Kurtz Dossier, toilets, pasta, and little tape recorders.
This episode is going out to "Fred the Head" courtesy of special guest Jim O'Kane (The Rocketeer Minute, The Apollo 13 Minute)! While going over the Kurtz Dossier, Tierney, Jim, and Chris also discuss: 1979, Pat Sajak, and Henry Miller. Shout out to Deborah Fine, researcher extraordinaire!
Chris and Tierney are joined by a very special guest for Minutes 15-20: Pete the Retailer (Star Wars Minute, ABCDevo)! The three try to have every philosophical debate ever, but manage to cover ground that includes: Porklips Now, Mickey's Christmas Carol, and the Slovakian national hockey team. Plus, they might have mentioned Star Wars at some point.
Tag along with Chris and Tierney as the lurk in the super-secret intelligence HQ (a trailer) and follow close-ups of faces and food. We get to hear Colonel Kurtz while meeting our new friends: R Corman, G Lucas, and Jerry the Civilian!
Tierney and Chris reflect on the suffering of Martin Sheen's 36th birthday and the ethics of the opening scene, and track down the origin of "33" beer. Welcome home, Marty!
Tierney and Chris begin the journey, ruminating on the first five minutes of Apocalypse Now. The spell-binding opening montage, the haunting music, and the recipe for a proper Bee's Knees.
Welcome to the movies-by-miunutes podcast of Apocalypse Now! Hosts Tierney and Chris discuss why they picked this sprawling odyssey as their latest project, the roads not taken before the movie was made, and the ultimate Oscars triumph of Kramer vs Kramer. Chris also assigns homework. Come back next week for Episode 1, covering the first five minutes of the original 1979 theatrical version of the film.
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