One of the most well-known actors of his age Robert Redford has received two Oscars. Tellingly, none of them were for his acting. Redford’s most distinguished award came from France. In 2010 he was made a chevalier in the Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur. This is nothing to brag about, MOO’s probably got one. Although established by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte the decoration is now handed out willy-nilly to lesser mortals. It’s on a par with winning an England football cap.
Hollywood loved the young Redford. He was your average all-American good looking blond boy, made for the screen. Nevertheless the young star showed signs of vanity and only wanted to be shot (film terminology meaning shot from a camera not a gun, for the avoidance of doubt) from his best side. He was conscious of the presence of facial moles on his right side and they were kept to a minimum on film. This startles me as imperfection is more interesting. Motorhead’s Lemmy has warts the size of golf balls on his coupon yet it doesn’t bother him and he’s done alright for himself. Continue reading “Overrated: Robert Redford”
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