{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Apocalypse Now (1979)","description":"When the daughter of a Vietnam veteran asks you to review &quot;Apocalypse Now,&quot; you answer the call. Both Gene and Dick agree this movie is epic, but the topic of Marlon Brando's weight sparks an all-out war. This 1979 adaptation of &quot;Heart of Darkness&quot; is both miracle and masterpiece, expertly depicting drug use (Big D verified) and the convoluted crossroads of the Vietnam War (Gene is a bit of an expert.) The attention to detail, recklessness and introspection hit American audiences with a film unlike any they'd seen before, and the shockwaves still resonate on this 2023 podcast. Where Dick Ebert sees a disjointed plot, Gene Lyons sees the direct DNA of Joseph Conrad's groundbreaking novella. And where Gene sees a disappointing ending, Big D tells the story of the John Milius ending that never was. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; SUBSCRIBE Android:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/shatpod.com\/android Apple: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/apple All: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/subscribe CONTACT Email: hosts@shatpod.com Website: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies Leave a Voicemail: Web: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/voicemail Leave a Voicemail: Call: (914) 719-7428 SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate or Commission: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/support Shop Merchandise: https:\/\/shatpod.com\/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/guyznite ","author_name":"Shat the Movies: 80's &amp; 90's Best Film Review","author_url":"https:\/\/shatpod.com\/movies\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/27894039\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/d83508\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/27894039"}