No one could rescue a troubled movie like Robert Towne
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Robert Towne, the most celebrated screenwriter of the New Hollywood era of the 1970s, died at the age of 89 in Los Angeles. He won an Oscar for writing the movie 'Chinatown' and was known for his influential work on other films such as 'The Last Detail,' 'Shampoo,' and the first two 'Mission: Impossible' films. Towne was also a storied script doctor, rewriting scenes in movies like 'The Godfather' and 'Bonnie and Clyde.' He had a talent for leaving a sense of moisture on the page, as if he just breathed on it. Towne's understanding of the 'state of mind' in 'Chinatown' was crucial to the film's success. Despite his successes, Towne's life was marred by cocaine addiction and his secretive writing collaborations with Edward Taylor. However, he was still considered an architect of America's post-'60s cultural 'state of mind.'
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2024/07/03/robert-towne-chinatown-appreciation/
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