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Oscar Isaac as the titular character in the upcoming Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis. Alison Rosa/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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World Cafe

Oscar Isaac On World Cafe

WXPN

December 20, 2013 • The actor and singer visits the WXPN studio to talk with host David Dye about his title role in the film Inside Llewyn Davis, which is loosely based on the life of the late folk musician Dave Van Ronk.

Oscar Isaac On World Cafe

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On Becoming Llewyn Davis, A Hero Who Excels At Failing

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Movie Interviews

On Becoming Llewyn Davis, A Hero Who Excels At Failing

December 4, 2013 • Actor Oscar Isaac disappears into the title role of the new Coen brothers film, Inside Llewyn Davis, a black comedy about a '60s folk singer who just can't make it, no matter what he does. He speaks with NPR's Melissa Block about playing the less-than-likable character.

On Becoming Llewyn Davis, A Hero Who Excels At Failing

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