“Forrest Gump” has an odd, essentially contradictory position in pop culture. But that befits an odd, sometimes contradictory movie. Thirty years after its July 1994 release, “Forrest Gump” remains ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment. Forrest Gump—starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally ...