It’s difficult to believe it’s been four months, as of yesterday, since the passing of one of our greatest actors, Philip Seymour Hoffman. We’ve remembered his contributions to the craft with detailed tributes, both in video form and audio, but today we have something entirely different to gain a deeper insight into the actor’s life.
In late 2012, philosopher Simon Critchley took the stage at New York’s Rubin Museum of Art to talk to Hoffman not primarily about his career, but rather the meaning of happiness, love, life and death. It’s quite striking to hear the actor discuss these facets of his life, including the pleasure he found spending time with his children, so close to his death and another reminder of the talent we’ve lost.
Also focused around his performance in Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master, check out the illuminating conversation below, as well as an animated excerpt from David Gerlach and animator Patrick Smith (via First Showing), which highlights one of the best moments from the talk.
What did you take away from the discussion?