From Van Nuys High School Class of 1954 to Hollywood legend, the late Robert Redford’s path spans “Butch Cassidy” and “The Sting” to his Oscar-winning “Ordinary People” and the founding of the Sundance Film Festival. Our coverage revisits a 2016 Mirror cover story, charting his campus roots and “Great Gatsby” connection. Explore how a student from the Valley became a global name in film.
The surge in horror films highlights societal anxiety and economic pressures, with low production costs and high returns making the genre increasingly appealing to audiences and filmmakers.
The dominance of adapted screenplays and sequels makes us question what truly counts as original in cinema, challenging the idea of a golden age of unmatched creativity.
