Rage, Revenge, and Recovery Battle It Out in Virginie Despentes's #MeToo Novel
The essay by Virginie Despentes responds to the protest against Roman Polanski at the Césars, calling for accountability in the face of normalized abuse.
The protest signifies a cultural shift toward rejecting complicity in the entertainment industry regarding abuse and assault.
Filmmaker Polanski goes on trial in France on defamation charges
Roman Polanski faces trial in France over defamation allegations by a British actress accusing him of sexual abuse.
Polanski, a veteran filmmaker, is not due to appear in court, while his accuser, Charlotte Lewis, is expected to be present.
Six great films that turn 50 in 2024 to watch on streaming
1974 was a great year for American cinema, with filmmakers from different generations and styles producing notable works.
Chinatown, directed by Roman Polanski, revitalized the film noir genre with its story of betrayal and self-destruction.