Iwas astounded this week that a young relative, GEN X or Y, I think, when asked about Robert Redford's death, said, "Who's Robert Redford?" Huh? Just the star of classic movies like The Sting, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men . And as the founder of the Sundance Institute and Festival, a major inspiration for young independent filmmakers.

The History of Sound: 3 ½ stars

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey: 2 ½

American Sweatshop: 4

Him: 2

THE HISTORY OF SOUND : This one is quiet and restrained, but it’s also very affecting, and you’ll remember it for quite a while. It lets you watch a friendship grow into a deep love and then watch it eroded by world events and missed opportunities. A lot is going on and the film just has to be an Oscar contender i

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