How Robert Redford reshaped Hollywood

Inside: The ouster of Jimmy Kimmel; Paul Thomas Anderson on his chaotic new film; the Oscars power rankings for best picture.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 21, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Robert Redford dreamed of a festival in the mountains. Ultimately, he reshaped Hollywood With his founding of the Sundance Institute and development of America's signature indie showcase, Robert Redford redefined independent filmmaking as we know it. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Robert Redford's legacy in 10 essential films From "All the President's Men" and "The Natural" to "All Is Lost," these films capture the legacy of Oscar winner Robert Redford onscreen and behind the camera. Read More He's made the most incendiary movie of the year. But Paul Thomas Anderson remains an optimist The director of "Boogie Nights" and "There Will Be Blood" returns with an angry epic about American dissent, born from grappling with Thomas Pynchon's "Vineland." Read More ADVERTISEMENT Jenny Han on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' series finale and why Belly had to go to Paris The author, producer and showrunner knows fans are restless about how her hit Prime Video series might end, but she says she "loves surprising people." Read More Oscars power rankings: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now The end of the fall festivals means Oscar season is in full swing. Awards columnist Glenn Whipp handicaps the best picture race as it stands right now. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Behind the decision to bench Jimmy Kimmel: Trump FCC threats and charges of corporate cowardice SAG-AFTRA and WGA protest the decision to pull the late-night show after FCC chairman's threats. Read More Commentary: After Kimmel and Colbert, who's next in the war against free speech? Not Gutfeld After late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had his show pulled Wednesday, and Stephen Colbert's was canceled, who the Trump administration might target next has been top of mind. Read More A Yiddish version of 'Fiddler on the Roof' at the Soraya shined a light in a darkened America A concert version of National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene's acclaimed production of "Fiddler on the Roof" in Yiddish has its West Coast premiere at the Soraya in Northridge. Read More Troy Kotsur made you laugh and cry in 'CODA.' But in 'Black Rabbit,' he wants to scare you The deaf Oscar winner plays a vicious gangster in Netflix's crime thriller "Black Rabbit" opposite Jason Bateman and Jude Law. Read More Best and worst moments of the 2025 Emmys, from Stephen Colbert to that money clock Times writers share their favorite moments from behind the scenes and on the show, along with one lesser moment. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com