Robert Redford

"Um, Robert Redford? Rev, I don't think I know who that is......" 

At 87 years of age, it's been quite awhile since Redford was the focus of Hollywood's press corps. That said, is it really possible this latest generation has never heard of ROBERT REDFORD?

This past week my wife and I went to the Sundance Film Festival, an off-shoot of Redford's Sundance Institute. This ten-day showcase celebrates the art of storytelling. Now in its 40th year, Sundance is a place for emerging artists to shine. Named for his role in the 1969 smash, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Sundance is both Redford's creative legacy and his gift to the movie industry.

I simply can't bear to live in a world where Robert Redford is not a household name, so here is my own "top ten" list from his amazing body of work. Grab some popcorn, watch a movie or two, and then help me spread the word! #RedfordFanGirl

1. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

2. All the President's Men (1976)

3. The Sting (1973)

4. The Way We Were (1973)

5. Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

6. The Natural (1984)

7. All is Lost (2013)

8. Ordinary People (director, 1980)

9. A River Runs Through It (director, 1992)

10. Quiz Show (director, 1994)

"Storytellers broaden our minds: engage, provoke, inspire, and ultimately, connect us." - Robert Redford