2.13.10 – Fleeting Fame

Instead of watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics last night, I watched Downhill Racer. It’s a film made in the sixties with Robert Redford staring as a small-town guy who’s thrust into the big-time ski world. I think the moment that stuck with me the most is right at the end Redford does the impossible, by seemingly beating the European favorite’s time down the course. His coach, the press, and the fans all surround him and congratulate him until it appears that another skier is about to beat his time. First the coach, then the press and the fans begin moving away from Redford little by little to catch sight of the newer and better star.