DAC Episode 301: The Random Canon #29 - The Old Man and The Gun (2018)

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The meta is strong with this one. In Robert Redford’s last feature film, the actor plays Forrest Tucker, an incorrigible bank robber who was known for being polite and charming as he cleaned out regional banks in several US states. Adam and Aidan talk about the parallel tracks of Redford and Tucker’s careers, as well as the way in which director David Lowery dives deep into the mythology of criminality and outlawhs in America. Most importantly, the film features Tom Waits in a supporting role, whose only stipulation for appearing in the film included the opportunity for a Waits-ian monologue. Which he gets. Listen below, or find us on your podmasher of choice.