Remembering actor Robert Duvall & filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

The podcast features two interviews that explore the career and craft of actor Robert Duvall. The conversations delve into Duvall's approach to acting, emphasizing preparation and bringing oneself to the character rather than complete transformation. Duvall reflects on iconic roles such as Tom Hagen in The Godfather and Colonel Kilgore in Apocalypse Now, sharing insights into working with directors like Francis Ford Coppola and co-stars like Marlon Brando. He also discusses his Oscar-winning performance in Tender Mercies and his role in the miniseries Lonesome Dove, highlighting his connection to the character Augustus McCray. Additionally, Duvall discusses his experience writing, directing, and financing the film The Apostle, inspired by Pentecostal preachers.