You won't see these types on interviews on television anymore
No sex, no violence. Just two people discussion literature in an adult fashion. No flash, no searching for titliating details. Some wit, lots of candor, honesty, and intelligence. All relics of the 20th century, seemingly lost forever.
Buckley's interview style mixed with Borges willingness to talk about anything, is a pretty good mix. It is sometimes difficult to understand Borges, at least at first, until you tune into his cadence.
But overall, a refreshing conversation with one of the greatest writers of the 20th century about writiing, writers, and literature in general. If you have a genuine interest in any of these topics, you will enjoy the interview.
Exceptional Dialogue between two giants
Though Borges evinces the intellectual wear of old age, with some of his peregrinations on issues not bearing on the posed question, he provides answers that offer a good deal of insight into the mind of this giant. Buckley's inquiries are often addressed very laconically, but nonetheless the interaction between the two never proves insipid.
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