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Following “The Conversation” and the massive success of the “Godfather” films, Francis Ford Coppola closed out the ‘70s with the almost disastrous “Apocalypse Now.” Adam and Josh confront “the horror,” plus reviews of “Alien: Romulus” and two new docs. This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits. (Timecodes will not be precise with ads; chapters may start early.) Opening (00:00:00-00:01:51) Pantheon Review: “Apocalypse Now” (00:01:51-01:01:05) Review (JL): “Alien: Romulus” (01:01:06-01:06:34) Review (AK): “War Game” (01:06:35-01:11:50) Next Week, Polls (01:11:51-01:20:58) Review: “Daughters” (01:20:59-01:36:41) Notes/Links: -"In the Blink of an Eye" by Walter Murch https://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/filmmaking-directing/in-the-blink-of-an-eye2nd-edition/ -"Unspooled" with Amy Nicholson and Paul Scheer https://www.unspooledpodcast.com/ Feedback: Email us at feedback@filmspotting.net. Ask Us Anything and we might answer y