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Robert Towne obituary

American screenwriter and director best known for the hit films Chinatown, The Last Detail and Shampoo

The Guardian - UK

'Chinatown' Writer Robert Towne Dies Aged 89

Robert Towne, the Hollywood writer whose "Chinatown" script is often described as the greatest screenplay ever written, has died at 89.

International Business Times

Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of ‘Chinatown,’ dies at 89

Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning screenplay writer of "Shampoo," "The Last Detail" and other films whose script for "Chinatown" became a model of the art form and helped define the jaded allure of his native Los Angeles, has died

The Independent UK

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‘You have to get over the me thing’: Kevin Bacon on money, marriage – and learning to live with himself

Kevin Bacon, Hollywood’s great survivor, first set hearts fluttering in the 1984 classic Footloose. Now 65, he’s back on the big screen again. Here, he talks about his band, politics, family, embracing change and, most of all, learning selflessness…

The Guardian - UK

The most iconic movies of the '80s

From heartwarming romantic comedies to iconic horrors, these are the most iconic movies of the '80s

Woman & Home

35 Years Ago, Tim Burton Made a Groundbreaking Sci-Fi Movie That Could Never Happen Today

Today, any franchise with a hint of value is so tightly controlled by its corporate owners that it barely makes a difference who directs what. But back in the '80s, Tim Burton was allowed to interpret one massive character in his own unique way.

Inverse

The 15 scariest horror movies ranked, from Don’t Look Now to Possession

According to critics, Russell Crowe’s new horror film ‘The Exorcism’ is a lacklustre affair. Thankfully, Adam White has curated 15 of the all-time spookiest horror movies to watch instead

The Independent UK

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Chinatown at 50: has there been a greater screenplay since?

The 1974 noir boasts standout acting from Jack Nicholson and director Roman Polanski at peak form but it’s Robert Towne’s deft, intelligent script that takes breath away

The Guardian - US

30 Years Ago, Jack Nicholson's Bizarre Werewolf Movie Killed the Strangest Hollywood Trend

The weirdest werewolf movie of the '90s was the apex and the end of a strange, surreal subgenre.

Inverse

I’m a dad, and these are my 7 favorite movies to watch for Father’s Day

The best dad movies to watch to celebrate Father's Day

Tom’s Guide

Fred Roos, ‘Godfather Part II’ producer and longtime Coppola collaborator, dies at 89

Fred Roos, the Oscar-winning producer of “The Godfather Part II” who helped launch the careers of numerous superstars from Jack Nicholson to Tom Cruise, has died

The Independent UK

Roger Corman obituary

American film director and producer who liked to describe himself as the ‘Orson Welles of the Z movie’

The Guardian - UK

Roger Corman, the B-movie legend who launched A-list careers, dies at 98

Over some five decades, Corman filled America's drive-ins with hundreds of low-budget movies. Many of Hollywood's most respected directors have at least one Corman picture buried in their resumes.

WEKU

From meet-cute to marriage breakdown: Streep and Nicholson shine in Nora Ephron’s bittersweet Heartburn

This forerunner to the writer’s charming romcoms is real and relatable – the truest of her meditations on love

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7 new to Prime Video movies with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes April 2024

Prime Video is adding plenty of must-watch movie this movie including "The Holdovers", "Rosemary's Baby" and much more.

The Guardian - UK

More than a contender: Marlon Brando’s greatest performances – ranked!

Lovers, fighters … and gangsters? On the centenary of the actor’s birth, we pick out his greatest roles

Top News

John Candy Filmed Iconic Scene In Splash On Little Sleep

Learn about John Candy's dedication and professionalism while filming 'Splash' despite being hungover.

International Business Times

10 Best '80s Movies: Gems That Defined Cinematic Excellence

The 80s produced a treasure trove of unforgettable films that continue to captivate audiences today. Here are some of the most beloved movies of the era.

Cinemablend

The 100 Best Movies Of The 1990s

The CinemaBlend staff voted to create a list of the 100 best 1990s movies.

Evening Standard

The Shining, Fargo, The Terror! – the 20 greatest cold scenes ever

True Detective: Night Country is the best show on TV right now: fancy some more wintry action? Here's the Top 20 best cold scenes on screen

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