Robert Duvall

THE FILMS of Robert Duvall are laden with huge portions of sleek movie art.  This man, Mr, D, is a favorite of my friend and also, yours truly. I got thinking about this acting wizard so I viewed again, the powerful 'Nam' story, 'Apocalypse Now; with Robert playing the part of the dynamic Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore. This sly movie is a rambunctious, poignant characterization of the Vietnam experience. I also recently viewed Mr. R.D. in 'The Godfather, Part II.' In this work the many layers of the legal contemporary mind are explored quite craftily...and this film makes one think long and hard about the rigors of what we amusingly call modern life. Good films can engage our brain cells in insightful ways.