Don't know about the States, but across the pond from there, THX 1138 is not as well known as it probably deserves. I hope the public here can appreciate this Sci-Fi movie and Duvall is great there.
My dad was a big fan of westerns, so Lonesome Dove was a big deal in our house when I was a kid. Sometimes I think about showing them to my son, but I know there's no way he'll have the patience to sit through it all. I'm worried that I might not have the patience either anymore.
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stephc_int13
Sad that even obituaries are written by AI these days...
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sgt
RIP Duval - he inspired me, like he inspired many others. I can't explain why, but his demeanour and sensibility. Recently watched Open Range. Need to watch more of his westerns.
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mbowcut2
Loved him in Secondhand Lions.
partiallypro
He has too many great films to list, but one I really like that is lesser by him known nowadays is "Secondhand Lions."
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justin66
Peculiar to think he was already forty when THX 1138 came out, 55 (!) years ago.
michaelsbradley
The Apostle is worth watching and rewatching; written and directed by, and starring, and financed by, Duvall.
"Atchley do you realize that several Marines were killed by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor while taking craps?"
"No, sir."
"A fighting man must be vigilant to surprise attack no matter where he is. The survival of our nation depends on the readiness of Marines all over the world. Also more importantly, you only wiped yourself twice - grossly insufficient. Right now, germs with names you can't even pronounce are preparing to launch a devastating attack that will render you helpless in the defense of your country... Do you read me?"
(The Great Santini)
Don't know about the States, but across the pond from there, THX 1138 is not as well known as it probably deserves. I hope the public here can appreciate this Sci-Fi movie and Duvall is great there.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/THX_1138
He was very underrated in Falling Down, a sleeper of a film everyone should see at least once.
He was a huge Clemson fan.
https://www.tigernet.com/clemson-football/story/legendary-ac...
My dad was a big fan of westerns, so Lonesome Dove was a big deal in our house when I was a kid. Sometimes I think about showing them to my son, but I know there's no way he'll have the patience to sit through it all. I'm worried that I might not have the patience either anymore.
Sad that even obituaries are written by AI these days...
RIP Duval - he inspired me, like he inspired many others. I can't explain why, but his demeanour and sensibility. Recently watched Open Range. Need to watch more of his westerns.
Loved him in Secondhand Lions.
He has too many great films to list, but one I really like that is lesser by him known nowadays is "Secondhand Lions."
Peculiar to think he was already forty when THX 1138 came out, 55 (!) years ago.
The Apostle is worth watching and rewatching; written and directed by, and starring, and financed by, Duvall.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apostle
"Atchley do you realize that several Marines were killed by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor while taking craps?" "No, sir." "A fighting man must be vigilant to surprise attack no matter where he is. The survival of our nation depends on the readiness of Marines all over the world. Also more importantly, you only wiped yourself twice - grossly insufficient. Right now, germs with names you can't even pronounce are preparing to launch a devastating attack that will render you helpless in the defense of your country... Do you read me?" (The Great Santini)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Duvall
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000380/
Thank you for your work, Don Hagen.
NYT obit: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/movies/robert-duvall-dead...
why do people venerate actors?
Jeez I thought he was long gone. The family will remember your service, Mr. Hagen.