Rosemary's Baby

Roman Polanski has no intention of crossing the pond. According to court documents filed Tuesday, the Rosemary's Baby director may be trying to clear his Los Angeles rap sheet but he doesn't plan to return to the United States—ever. Polanski does not have to appear in person in order for a judge to rule on the decades-old statuatory-rape that the Oscar winner is trying to have dismissed on grounds of judicial bias, his camp argues. Polanski, who was born in Poland and is a French citizen, has been living and working in Europe since 1978, when he left the U.S. before he was due to be sentenced for having sex with then-13-year-old Samantha Geimer—who agrees that Polanski shouldn't have...

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Roman Polanski - forget the politics or the ethical questions about his character. The man can make a damned good film. Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, and - holy hell - Chinatown. To name a few. Sadly, the only thing that a lot of younger film fans know about the man ...
Cole Abaius

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Starring a very young Catherine Deneuve as Carole Ledoux "Repulsion," is one of Roman Polanski's most thrilling films from his early career. Shot in London with a contrasting black and white scale the film plays on the viewer's fears of urban living and the descent of central character Carole into a darkening madness. Unsettling today as the film was in the past this instant horror classic will shock those looking for something more in the psychological realm of filmaking. "Repulsion," can now be found on Blu-ray this July 28.
Roman Polanski's most paranoid horror film will offer 5.1 suround sound and audio commentary from the director with central character Catherine Deneuve supporting. Not to be missed this newest version of "Repulsion," will be shown in the highest quality visual format high-definition digital and offer a behind the scenes video with several interviews. Have a look at the full list of extras past the break.
Michael Ross Allen

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