The Latest Breaking News from Robert Towne

Renowned screenwriter Robert Towne, known for 'Chinatown,' passes away at 89. His impactful career spanned decades, earning him an Oscar and critical acclaim.

Writer, who died in his Los Angeles home, also worked without credit on The Godfather and Bonnie and Clyde

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

As Luca Guadagnino’s tennis film Challengers makes its case for sporting immortality, critic Guy Lodge chooses 20 of the genre’s undisputed heavyweights

The author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls has turned his gaze from Hollywood to prestige television, arguing that a golden age of TV that began with The Sopranos has been ruined by corporate greed

Film director whose debut feature Chariots of Fire won four Oscars

Important, controversial, and incredibly influential, this contentious classic remains as chilling as it was in the 1970s.

“Top Gun: Maverick” is the biggest global blockbuster of Tom Cruise’s already blockbustery career. Perhaps you’ve been compelled to rewatch the original “Top Gun” from 1986 — or, depending on your generation, watch it for the first time. But me? I went back to revisit another movie Cruise made with…