Robert Redford

How The Chase set the topical, visceral tone for New Hollywood

By Chloe Walker

Though largely forgotten today, Arthur Penn’s 1966 crime thriller remains a fascinating precursor to a filmmaking revolution.

In praise of Robert Redford’s Ordinary People

By Rafa Sales Ross

Redford’s directorial debut holds its ground as one of cinema’s most moving explorations of loss and guilt.

Watch: The Movie GIFs That Keep On Giving

By Leigh Singer

In a new video essay, Leigh Singer explores a curious modern phenomenon...

Capitol Gains: The dramatic allure of political campaign films

By Elena Lazic

From The Candidate to The Front Runner, Hollywood has a rich history of illuminating the electoral process.

Nine roles that defined Robert Redford’s on-screen persona

By Elena Lazic

From the Sundance Kid to Jay Gatsby, here are some of the Hollywood icon’s most memorable characters.

Why Hobo is the perfect typeface for Robert Redford’s swansong

By Jake Cunningham

Title designer Teddy Blanks on how The Old Man & the Gun’s font of choice reflects the actor’s legacy.

Robert Redford: ‘I’ve always loved the idea of the outlaw’

By Christina Newland

They say you should never meet your heroes, but that’s just wrong. LWLies receives a valedictory audience with Hollywood royalty.

The Old Man & the Gun

By Hannah Strong

Robert Redford plays an ageing gentleman bankrobber in this glorious throwback to his ’70s pomp.

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The Old Man & the Gun – first look review

By Hannah Strong

Hollywood icon Robert Redford plays a charming career criminal in his final ever screen performance.

Why Barefoot in the Park is the perfect example of on-screen chemistry

By Louise Busfield

Robert Redford and Jane Fonda play young newlyweds to uplifting effect in this lighthearted comedy.

The Discovery – first look review

By Ed Gibbs

Jason Segel and Rooney Mara are an unlikely central pairing in this low-key sci-fi about the discovery of an afterlife.

All Is Lost

By Sophie Monks Kaufman

Robert Redford gives it his all in director JC Chandor’s sedate seafaring drama.

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