How is Robert Redford's influence in Hollywood?

Some people have concluded that he is the founder of American blonde beauty. He changed people's stereotypes about blondes and things, making blonde men synonymous with sexuality. He is a defender of American liberal moral values. His maturity and wisdom and courage influenced Hollywood for twenty years. In 1969, he relied on the western film "Butch.cas private dy.and.the.sundance.kid" to make a sensation. Fifteen years later, he founded the "Sundance.film.festival", which changed the pattern of Hollywood.

It is no exaggeration to say that Brad Pitt's rise is almost imitating Robert's path, even known as the second-generation heir to the American blonde handsome man.

Robert never won the award of the Oscar winner in his entire life. Although he had won the nomination by "deception" as early as 1973, the most glorious moment in his life was to rely on the movie "Ordinary People" to dominate the 53rd Oscars in 1981.

However, in Robert's career, from a leading superstar in the 1970s to a top producer in the 1980s, to a defender of independent films after the 1990s, his 30-year acting career can definitely be said to have influenced the development of Hollywood in all aspects.

Although Robert is not a familiar name for many people, especially those who have only come into contact with movies after the 21st century, at least not as familiar as those of Steven Spielberg and Francis Ford Coppola; but in the huge Hollywood machine, Robert is a very important part, just like Steven joins forces with David Geffen and others to create a DreamWorks, Robert almost relies on his own to hold Sundance. His influence can be seen.

Robert almost spent his entire life running the Sundance Film Festival, wanting to promote independent films. Until 2014, before Hugo traveled through time, he also contributed awesome performances in an independent film "all.is.lost". But ironically, the so-called independent films are actually to resist the system and rigid genre films of Hollywood's major studios. However, due to the lack of funds and lack of production and distribution channels for films, they have to accept attention from Hollywood, which makes Sundance a platform for delivering independent works to Hollywood.

This is really a contradictory situation.

On the one hand, we must boycott Hollywood, but on the other hand, we cannot leave Hollywood.

But then again, this is also a question that must be considered in all film festivals, award ceremony and even all art works: How should the balance between art and business be mastered?

For the 11th Sundance Film Festival in 1995, they need Hollywood attention, they need independent films to have a display platform, they need a way for independent filmmakers to make a living while creating art, and most importantly, they need an opportunity to let people truly understand the charm of independent films.

So, Hugo came.

Not to mention that Robert and Hugo have no personal grudges, even if there is, Robert will definitely be willing to turn a war for the Sundance Film Festival, so Robert appeared at the premiere of "Before Sunrise".

"Hey, boy." Robert gave Hugo a big hug, which made Hugo a little uncomfortable.

Although Hugo and Robert seemed to have had many confrontations before this, in fact, this was their first official meeting. In the past, Robert did not need to come forward to deal with second- and third-tier actors like Hugo; but later, Hugo rose too fast, but instead had no intersection with Robert.

"So, welcome to Sundance." Robert said with a smile on his microphone. He looked at the crowd in front of him. "This year's welcome ceremony was particularly grand." Robert said meaningfully, causing another noise in the scene. "I heard that this movie was written by you personally? So, how would you introduce this movie?"

Hugo was a little surprised that Robert would come to interview him in person, but he didn't think too much. In fact, although the media has been hyping up the competition between him and Brad recently, the memory of Robert had long disappeared with Tracy's silence, and Hugo was a relaxed person.

"Uh... a boring movie?" Hugo looked back at Charlize and Richard beside him, and showed an apology smile. Sure enough, he saw the two people's surprised expressions, which made the scene burst into laughter. Even Robert was quite surprised, "Why?"

No one would call their movie "boring". Even if the movie is really boring, the crew would make the movie wonderful.

Hugo also chuckled, "Because the movie... is very, uh, boring." Hugo thought about it and used the same word. Robert couldn't help laughing. Charlize and Richard both faces were full of helplessness. "I believe that everyone will have similar ideas to me when they enter the cinema, but I think this is a movie worth savoring slowly. Maybe the movie is indeed boring, but in fact, we have repeatedly conceived many lines and scenes. Maybe everyone can find the voice in their hearts from those scenes that seem to be nothing special."

"Very good, if this is your strategy, I have to admit that you succeeded, you successfully attracted my attention, and I was a little curious about this movie." Robert said with a smile.

Hugo spread his hands and expressed helplessness. Objectively speaking, "before sunrise" is indeed boring in the eyes of many people. This is a very special movie. People who like it particularly like it, and people who hate it disdain it. But in fact, this is a movie that needs to be calmed down and tasted. It is not just the interaction between the lines and the male and female protagonists. In fact, Richard's shots also have profound meanings, just like the slowly flowing Seine River. It looks dull or even the same on the surface, but under the shimmering river surface, there is never a repetitive part.

"So, Richard, do you agree with Hugo?" Robert was not a reporter. He would not focus all his eyes on Hugo, so he immediately handed the microphone to Richard.

Richard didn't expect the topic to be thrown to him so quickly, and he was stunned, "Uh..." Then he pursed his lips and suddenly realized that if he wanted to find a suitable word to describe his movie, he had only one answer, "I think it's really boring."

"Oh..." There were wailing sounds at the scene. No one promoted their movie like this, as if saying, "Hey, don't come in to watch the movie, otherwise you will regret it." This is really an unusual way.

After Richard finished speaking, he realized this and scratched his head in annoyance, and then saw Hugo casting a look of "I'll just say it", which made Richard laugh awkwardly, and Charlize, who was standing in the middle, rolled his eyes helplessly.

Robert caught Charlize's eyes immediately, so he handed her the microphone, "So do you have any different comments? Young lady?"

"I think my answer is 'boring' is the most appropriate one, right?" Charlize's witty answer immediately made the scene feel applause, which made Charlize feel a little uncomfortable. She was not the protagonist at the premiere of "Schindler's List" last time, but today she is. Charlize knew that she had to start getting used to this feeling. To be honest, it felt good. "Actually, I think Hugo meant that this movie was like a cup of warm water."

"Warm water?" Robert asked curiously.

Hugo looked at Charlize with a smile on his face. Sure enough, Charlize could understand what he meant. "Actually, many people don't like warm water because they don't feel that it doesn't taste. Everyone will choose orange juice and Coke, but they are absolutely unwilling to choose warm water because warm water... is too boring." After Charlize said that, he glanced at Hugo and saw Hugo's smile. She glared at Hugo helplessly and continued, "But in fact, if you taste this glass of water carefully, you can feel that sweetness. This is the original taste of warm water. As long as you are willing to calm down and feel it, you will experience something different."

"So you mean that the movie is just a warm water?" Robert went straight to the conclusion.

In fact, Charlize's explanation is very clever and correct. But it sounds strange when Robert says this, because in the film reviews, a movie is like "warm boiled water", which is a derogatory term. Of course, "boring" is even more so.

Charlize was stunned for a moment, she really didn't know how to answer. At this time, Hugo took over the conversation, "You know, in fact, every audience will feel differently. Maybe I hope everyone can feel the aftertaste of warm water, but everyone tastes like soda or whiskey, and I can't say 'no', right?"

Hugo's change of concept not only helped Charlize, but also made the scene burst into laughter. The difference between warm water and whiskey is so big.

Robert also laughed silently, "Then let's wait and see."

The premiere of Sundance Film Festival is very simple now. There is no reporter's question-and-gossip session, just a simple Q&A interview, then take photos, and then wait for everyone to enter. Because the movie is always the most important part.

When everyone started to enter the venue in a row, Robert gave Hugo a hug again. This time there was no microphone amplification, and he still formally said to Hugo, "Welcome to Sundance." Although he had already said this sentence just now, the meaning this time was obviously different.

Hugo looked at the smile on Robert's face, and he could feel Robert's efforts to the Sundance Film Festival. The enthusiasm was also the most admirable part. So Hugo smiled and said, "I hope my movie is not here to smash the situation." This sentence made Robert smile.
Chapter completed!