Al Pacino & Sidney Lumet: 'Dog Day Afternoon' At 50

This episode of Fresh Air commemorates the 50th anniversary of the film "Dog Day Afternoon" by featuring archival interviews with its director, Sidney Lumet, and star, Al Pacino. David Bianculli introduces the show, highlighting Lumet's early career in television and his transition to film, followed by excerpts from a 1988 interview with Terry Gross where Lumet discusses his directing style, the importance of final cut, and working with actors. The show then transitions to a 2024 interview with Al Pacino, also conducted by Terry Gross, focusing on his roles in "The Godfather," "The Irishman," and "Dog Day Afternoon," with discussions about his acting techniques and experiences. The episode concludes with Maureen Corrigan's review of Kieran Desai's new novel, "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny."