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Redford says sacrifices for film fest 'worth it'; slams Butch Cassidy remake with Affleck, Damon
Deseret (Utah) Morning News ^ | Jan. 19, 2006 | Jeff Vice

Posted on 01/19/2006 1:21:03 PM PST by seamus

Edited on 01/19/2006 3:43:25 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

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So, Redford is in a remake of Charlotte's Web, and that's OK. It was also OK for Redford, in the early '70s, to be in talks to star in a remake of "Double Indemnity," the 1944 classic that made Fred MacMurray a star. Of course, it was also OK for him to star in the Great Gatsby, which was made twice before he got his turn. But, remakes are bad. Yes, Robert. You're right.

I also love how he points out that he really had to hold his nose to accept the Kennedy Center Honors bestowed by President Bush. Funny how Bush is always gracious to his political enemies, but they can never return the favor -- even a little. But, that's become par for the course. Bush should give Tom Selleck, Mel Gibson and Gary Sinese Kennedy Center Honors before he leaves office. Surely, they'd show more respect.

1 posted on 01/19/2006 1:21:07 PM PST by seamus
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To: seamus

Good points!


2 posted on 01/19/2006 1:21:52 PM PST by cvq3842
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To: seamus

Hey Robert, you look like a FREAK after your plastic surgeries!


3 posted on 01/19/2006 1:23:26 PM PST by Sir Gawain
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To: seamus

The man makes me puke.


4 posted on 01/19/2006 1:24:50 PM PST by reagan_fanatic (Darwinism is a belief in the meaninglessness of existence - R. Kirk)
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To: seamus
Funny how Bush is always gracious to his political enemies, but they can never return the favor -- even a little.
Not just Bush, conservatives in general. Convervatives are polite to the opposition and get slammed for their efforts.
5 posted on 01/19/2006 1:27:11 PM PST by samtheman
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More movies I will never pay for, or see.


6 posted on 01/19/2006 1:31:17 PM PST by lormand (...the wrong person came out of the water that fateful night in Chappaquiddick)
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Funny how Bush is always gracious to his political enemies, but they can never return the favor -- even a little.

Bush did that for most of 2005 and they belittled him down to a 39% approval rating.

8 posted on 01/19/2006 1:33:24 PM PST by KC_Conspirator
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To: bobbdobbs

I dunno. I'd say King Kong was worth it. So was Lord of the Rings (Ok, it was an extended remake of an animated feature, but still).


9 posted on 01/19/2006 1:34:31 PM PST by seamus
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Isn't he starring in the remake of "Leather Face"?
10 posted on 01/19/2006 1:35:03 PM PST by BallyBill (Serial Hit-N-Run poster)
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Asked about rumors that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck may be remaking "Butch Cassidy," Redford said he finds that "depressing."

I have to agree with him. Butch and Sundance were best played by Redford and Newman. And then let it rest...

11 posted on 01/19/2006 1:36:10 PM PST by Snardius (Some women want to walk hand in hand through the park; sing them a song; bite them on the spine...)
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Asked about rumors that Matt Damon and Ben Affleck may be remaking "Butch Cassidy,

Another movie about gay cowboys eating pudding?

12 posted on 01/19/2006 1:36:23 PM PST by Clemenza (Smartest words ever written by a Communist: "Show me the way to the next Whiskey Bar")
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may be remaking "Butch Cassidy

Anyone care to wager on whether or not Butch and Sundance are more than "just friends".

13 posted on 01/19/2006 1:36:40 PM PST by dinasour (Pajamahadeen)
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"Hey Robert, you look like a FREAK after your plastic surgeries!"

Whatdaya mean? Redford claims he's never had any cosmetic surgery. Just like Nacy Pelosi.

14 posted on 01/19/2006 1:36:58 PM PST by joebuck
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So does remaking the Butch Cassidy movie mean we'll have to listen to Brittany Spears singing Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head ad infinitum?


15 posted on 01/19/2006 1:37:01 PM PST by Riverman94610
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Grrr. Beat me by 20 seconds.


16 posted on 01/19/2006 1:37:28 PM PST by dinasour (Pajamahadeen)
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To: bobbdobbs

The eighties TV remake of Casablanca with David Soul as Rick proved that point once and for all.


17 posted on 01/19/2006 1:42:03 PM PST by Kiss Me Hardy
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"but they can never return the favor--even a little."

That's because they have no class or integrity.

Mr. Redford is an overrated actor. When I've watched him in films, especially those produced much later in his career, I see a character being played by Robert Redford. When I watch the likes of an Maximilian Schell, Sir Lawrence Olivier, Al Pacino or Robert DeNiro, I see the character.

"...he points out that he really had to hold his nose to accept the Kennedy Center Honors..." So did I(Figuratively speaking).
19 posted on 01/19/2006 1:44:34 PM PST by This Just In ("Those are my principles, if you don't like them, I've got others" - Groucho Marx)
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Which one plays the "butch" character?


20 posted on 01/19/2006 1:49:11 PM PST by PzLdr ("The Emperor is not as forgiving as I am" - Darth Vader)
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