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.

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. 

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!

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!

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.

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!

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 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.