Reference to THE PILLOW BOOK as an interesting approach to adaptation arrives
at a time when I am trying to sort out my feelings about APOCALYPSE NOW after
reviewing it in light of much recent study of Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS.
 Coppola certainly exploits the strengths of film as a visual medium in
APOCALYPSE.  Battle scenes and jungle atmosphere are beautifully rendered.
 But I was struck, upon viewing this time, with how much less I cared about
Willard as a character, compared to Marlow (who is, after all, a good man
caught up in impossible circumstances), and how shallow Brando's version of
Kurtz seemed.  The Navy chief and the the photographer are very interesting
adaptations of Conrad characters, but the principle characters didn't have
much impact on me.  I'd love to hear some contrary views.  Dan.
 
Dan Gribbin
Ferrum College (VA)
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