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Robert Towne, Screenwriter of ‘Chinatown’ and More, Dies at 89

Celebrated for his mastery of dialogue, he also contributed (though without credit) to the scripts of “Bonnie and Clyde” and “The Godfather.”

By Bill Morris

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A New Norman Mailer Documentary Explores His Thorny Legacy

“How to Come Alive With Norman Mailer” hits on an ingenious structure that avoids hagiography even as it includes friends and family.

By Alissa Wilkinson

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Kinky Friedman, Musician and Humorist Who Slew Sacred Cows, Dies at 79

He and his band, the Texas Jewboys, won acclaim for their satirical takes on American culture. He later wrote detective novels and ran for Texas governor.

By Clay Risen

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Kevin Kwan’s Art Deco Heirloom

The author, who received the ring from his favorite aunt, described himself as its custodian “for this generation.”

By Amelia Diamond