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Aug 2024
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#979: Apocalypse Now at 45, Alien: Romul...

Adam Kempenaar & Josh Larsen
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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 i ... Show More
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