Robert Townsend discussed his career, including his groundbreaking 1987 feature "Hollywood Shuffle," as well as the Oscar nominations ... in the ’80s and ’90s, ...

As his 1987 classic finally hits the Criterion Collection this week, director Robert Townsend reflects on the legacy and impact of ‘Hollywood Shuffle,’ from ‘Atlanta’ to ‘Get Out.’ ...

Robert Townsend, the triple-threat creative force behind "Hollywood Shuffle"--the 1987 groundbreaking satire of the movie business--is caught in a Sunday evening TV shuffle.

Robert Townsend needed no introduction, at least not for Eric Garcia. The “Kaleidoscope” creator counted himself a fan of Townsend’s since the director’s 1987 feature debut, “Hollywood ...

After years of paying the bills with commercial gigs and extra work, by the mid ’80s, Robert Townsend was making a decent living performing in comedy clubs and appearing in small roles in big ...

Townsend has zealously poured himself into show business since the ‘80s, and brings all the same vigor to his one-man show, “Living the Shuffle,” which plays at The Marsh in Downtown ...

Robert Townsend: I never want to hurt anybody or anything. And there are some jokes in “Hollywood Shuffle” where we were just being comedians going for any joke that was on the table.

Conclusion: Robert Townsend’s Ongoing Legacy. Robert Townsend remains a formidable figure in both the entertainment industry and in activist circles. His career is a testament to the power of ...

Smith's selections include Townsend's "Hollywood Shuffle," Linklater's "Slacker," and Ron Shelton's "Bull Durham." “This movie made me build my boat because I remember, like — Number one, this ...