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Maggie Smith, Two-Time Oscar Winner and ‘Downton Abbey’ Star, Dies at 89

Since breaking out in 'The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,' the legendary British actress distinguished herself in comedies as well as dramas during her six-decade career.

Maggie Smith

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‘Better Off Dead’: THR’s 1985 Review

On Aug. 23, 1985, the Warner Bros. teen comedy starring John Cusack hit limited release.

1985's 'Better Off Dead'

Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter, Dies at 89

The San Pedro native also wrote 'The Last Detail,' 'Shampoo' and 'Tequila Sunrise' and forged a superstar reputation as a script doctor and consultant.

Robert Towne

Donald Sutherland, Versatile Star of ‘M*A*S*H,’ ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘The Hunger Games,’ Dies at 88

His celebrated career also included turns in 'The Dirty Dozen,' 'Klute,' 'Don't Look Now,' 'Animal House' and 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers.'

Donald Sutherland

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Roger Corman, Giant of Independent Filmmaking, Dies at 98

The fabled "King of the B’s" producer and director influenced the careers of Jack Nicholson, Ron Howard, Peter Bogdanovich, Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Jonathan Demme and many others.

Roger Corman

Barbara Rush, Classy Star of 1950s Melodramas, Dies at 97

The actress appeared in the films 'Magnificent Obsession,' 'Bigger Than Life' and 'The Young Philadelphians' and on TV's 'Peyton Place.'

Barbara Rush

Norman Jewison, Director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ Dies at 97

The Canadian filmmaker’s spectacular résumé also includes 'The Thomas Crown Affair,' 'Fiddler on the Roof,' 'The Cincinnati Kid' and seven Oscar nominations.

Norman Jewison

‘sex, lies and videotape’: THR’s 1989 Sundance Review

The Steven Soderbergh film premiered at the fest when it was still called the United States Film Festival.

SEX, LIES, AND VIDEOTAPE, Andie MacDowell, James Spader, 1989.

‘The Godfather: Part III’: THR’s 1990 Review

On Dec. 20, 1990, Francis Ford Coppola unveiled the conclusion to his mafia trilogy at its Beverly Hills premiere.

'The Godfather: Part III' (1990)

‘Amistad’: THR’s 1997 Review

On Dec. 4, 1997, Steven Spielberg unveiled the historical drama at its premiere in Washington, D.C.

'Amistad' (1997)

George Maharis, Star of ‘Route 66,’ Dies at 94

He had to leave the popular 1960s CBS series after coming down with hepatitis.

George Maharis

Ed Ames, Singer and ‘Daniel Boone’ Sidekick, Dies at 95

He's also known for landing a tomahawk in an uncomfortable place on 'The Tonight Show.'

Ed Ames

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