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Robert Redford

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Episodes mentioning them16
Total transcript notes16
Positive notes11
Mixed or critical2

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

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WHAT WAS SAID

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very favorableBill Simmons

All the President's Men (1976)

Praised as a major movie star, producer, and the key force behind getting the film made; the hosts admire his performance and control of the project.

About 0 min
very favorableSean Fennessey

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Praised for understated charisma, quiet performance style, and star-making turn.

About 48 min
favorableBill Simmons

Indecent Proposal (1993)

Praised as handsome, charismatic, and crucial to making the premise work, even if Bill jokes about not being a Redford fan.

About 8 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Jeremiah Johnson (1972)

Praised as the ideal star for this role and for his athletic, outdoorsy screen presence.

About 0 min
favorableBill Simmons

Ordinary People (1980)

Praised for casting and for making the film’s landmark Oscar-winning impact, though criticized as not especially visual.

About 8 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Quiz Show (1994)

Praised as the force behind the film and a major reason it works; the hosts say this was a passion project and part of his 1990s renaissance.

About 16 min
favorableSean Fennessey

She's the One (1996)

Referenced as the Sundance figure who helped launch Brothers McMullen and as a screen presence Burns could never quite match.

About 0 min
favorableVan Lathan

Sinners (2025)

Used as a comparison for Michael B. Jordan’s star quality and allure.

About 96 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Sneakers (1992)

Praised as an essential movie star whose reactions and straight-man energy anchor the film, though he is considered too old for the role.

About 16 min
favorableBill Simmons

The Natural (1984)

Praised as central to the movie’s magic, though Bill also thinks he is too old for the early flashback portion.

About 0 min
very favorableBill Simmons

The Sting (1973)

Praised as charismatic, athletic, and central to the movie’s success; also discussed as a power player who could get movies made.

About 0 min
criticalBill Simmons

The Verdict (1982)

Used as a foil to argue he would have made the movie too polished and bland.

About 16 min
mixedAmanda Dobbins

The American President (1995)

Discussed as an original intended star who would have changed the film's tone too much.

About 48 min
neutralBill Simmons

Blow Out (1981)

Suggested as a hypothetical star who would shift the film into a more heavy, 1970s register.

About 8 min
neutralBill Simmons

Pretty Woman (1990)

Suggested as another alternate for the Richard Gere role, though possibly too old.

About 56 min
neutralBill Simmons

The War of the Roses (1989)

Used as a comparison point when discussing older actors playing too-young roles.

About 16 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention Robert Redford

She's the One1996 · favorableQuiz Show1994 · very favorableSneakers1992 · very favorableJeremiah Johnson1972 · very favorableThe Sting1973 · very favorableSinners2025 · very favorableThe War of the Roses1989 · very favorableIndecent Proposal1993 · favorableThe Verdict1982 · very favorableBlow Out1981 · very favorableOrdinary People1980 · very favorableThe American President1995 · very favorableButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid1969 · very favorablePretty Woman1990 · very favorableThe Natural1984 · favorableAll the President's Men1976 · very favorable
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