Robert Redford's death will bring many examinations of his legacy, all deserved: Robert Redford, dramatic and romantic and comedic actor. Robert Redford, accomplished director. Robert Redford, champion of independent cinema.

I want to talk about another thing: Robert Redford, titan of the afternoon thriller.

What is an afternoon thriller? It is a thriller you watch on a Saturday afternoon, especially in fall or winter. Maybe you pull a blanket over your legs, maybe you have a beverage of some kind, maybe you're with someone else and maybe it's just you. And you stream a thriller with exactly the right mix of tension and charm and maybe a little bit of sexy intrigue.

And you know who was really good at that? Robert Redford.

All The President's Men (1976)

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