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Robert Redford inspired Scarlett Johansson to try her hand at directing. The 40-year-old actress worked with the Hollywood icon - who died earlier this month, aged 89 - on the 1998 Western movie The Horse Whisperer, and Scarlett has revealed that he ultimately influenced her decision to become a director.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 19

Faye Dunaway's tribute to Robert Redford

Faye Dunaway has paid tribute to Robert Redford following his death earlier this week. The 84-year-old actress called her former co-star a “heartfelt American original” in a touching tribute to the late actor.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 18

Robert Redford ‘died carrying intense sadness over his son’s cancer death’

Robert Redford died carrying an “intense sadness” over his son’s cancer death, his former neighbours have revealed. The Oscar-winning actor and director

Sundance Resort to Host Chairlift Vigil for Robert Redford

Following the passing of award-winning actor and director Robert Redford, Sundance Mountain Resort will hold a chairlift light vigil in his honor. Redford, who passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 89-year-old, was the founder of Sundance Mountain Resort after he purchased the resort land in 1968.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 18

Paul Newman's family remember 'lovely man' Robert Redford

Paul Newman's family have paid tribute to Robert Redford following his death. The Hollywood legends starred alongside each other in the films Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, with Newman's daughter Nell describing their relationship as "a movie friendship that blossomed into a more serious friendship".

Entertainment News / The Spun / September 17

MLB Team Paid Tribute To Robert Redford With Iconic Celebration

Robert Redford was an actor who worked in nearly all film genres and famously dipped his toes into sports films with the 1984 baseball classic The Natural.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 17

Leonardo DiCaprio pays tribute to 'absolute legend' Robert Redford

Leonardo DiCaprio says that the movie industry has "lost an absolute legend" following the death of Robert Redford. The Butch Cassidy and the Sundance

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 17

Robert Redford wanted Candidate sequel

Robert Redford wanted to make a sequel to The Candidate. The late Hollywood legend - who passed away on Tuesday (16.09.25) aged 89 - starred as Bill McKay in the 1972 political satire and Rod Lurie, who directed his 2001 film The Last Castle, revealed they had spent many years discussing ideas to a follow-up film.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 17

Scarlett Johansson pays tribute to Robert Redford

Scarlett Johansson has praised "warm and kind" Robert Redford for teaching her "what acting could be". The Black Widow actress worked with the Hollywood legend - who died on Tuesday (16.09.25) aged 89 - on one of her first movies, 1998's The Horse Whisperer and she's reflected on the impact her director and co-star had on her future career.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 16

Mark Ruffalo hails 'American hero' Robert Redford

Mark Ruffalo has hailed Robert Redford as a "real American hero". The Hollywood icon passed away on Tuesday (09.16.25), aged 89, and Mark has taken to social media to share a letter than he wrote, but never actually sent, to the late movie star.

Entertainment News / The Spun / September 16

MLB Saddened By Death Of 'The Natural' Star Robert Redford

Robert Redford, who portrayed Roy Hobbs in The Natural, died at age 89. MLB paid tribute to Redford on Tuesday, mourning his loss on social media. "We're

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / September 16

Ethan Hawke pays heartfelt tribute to Robert Redford

Ethan Hawke has hailed Robert Redford as the "ultimate champion of independent film". The 54-year-old actor has taken to social media to pay a glowing tribute to the Hollywood icon, who passed away on Tuesday (09.16.25), aged 89.

Former Sundance Resort Owner, Robert Redford Dies at 89

Actor and founder of Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Mountain Resort, Robert Redford, passed away in his home near Provo, Utah, on Tuesday September 16, 2025.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 16

Robert Redford, Hollywood Legend and Independent Film Champion, Dead at 89

Robert Redford, one of the greatest leading men in history, Oscar-winning director, and champion of independent films, has passed away. The Hollywood legend was 89.

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The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025

Here are the notable movies that will be celebrating 50 years in 2025.

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20 movies where just about every character dies

Every so often, a story comes along in which no one (or almost no one) makes it out alive, and even if they do, they are either physically dying or dead on the inside.

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Classic 1970s films that still hold up well today

Harkening back to the 1970s — to many the best decade of American movies — here are a selection of films that hold up and are still worth watching (with little to no cringing).

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Titular movie twosomes that lived on as film legends

We all know some of the iconic duos out there — from peanut butter and jelly to Simon and Garfunkel to, well, the duos from films. The history of movies is filled with titular duos, and these are the most iconic of those duos.

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20 facts you might not know about 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the second film in the Captain America series but a different one from the first. Here are 20 facts you might not know about The Winter Soldier. Hail H.Y.D.R.A.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / January 3, 2022

Robert Redford remembers Betty White: 'I had a crush on her too!'

Betty White's one true love was Allen Ludden, her husband from 1963 until his death in 1981, but the iconic actress still had room in her heart for a celebrity crush: Robert Redford.

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The 25 most memorable fictional sports media figures

Every sports fan has his or her favorite commentator, analyst, columnist, or media personality. However, some of the sports' best media types aren't even real.

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20 facts you might not know about 'The Sting'

People love a good con film or heist movie or caper flick. They also love Robert Redford and Paul Newman. What happens when you put that all together? You get 1973’s “The Sting.” While the movie is a throwback in many ways, it was still a big success at the time and has continued to have a fine reputation.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2018

The arc we were not expecting in George Clooney's career

“Even before ‘ER,’ Warner Bros. had [George Clooney] under contract because we felt it was only a question of time before he popped and became a major television star.

The 25 greatest George Clooney roles, ranked

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 4, 2018

Would 'Indecent Proposal' move the needle 25 years later?

“Indecent Proposal” was a hit before a single ticket was sold. It started with a hook and a genius piece of casting: a 50-something billionaire proffering

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