Roman Polanski

A photo illustration of Julia Garner in Apartment 7A

‘Apartment 7A’ May Be the Most Pointless Prequel Ever

It’s not clear who in the world this movie—which ridiculously reiterates nearly the exact same plot as “Rosemary’s Baby,” but with a different character—is for. What’s the point?

Nick Schager

A court cleared Roman Polanski of defamation after he claimed British actress Charlotte Lewis had lied about him raping her when she was a teenager.

ACQUITTED

Roman Polanski Victorious in Rape Accuser’s Defamation Case

The 90-year-old director had said in an interview that Charlotte Lewis lied about an alleged assault.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Director Woody Allen poses during a photocall for the film “Cafe Society” out of competition, before the opening of the 69th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 11, 2016.

WHAT CONTROVERSY?

Venice Film Festival Includes Roman Polanski, Woody Allen

Both directors have previously been accused of sexual abuse.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Film director Roman Polanski poses prior to the screening of his movie \"D'apres une histoire vraie\" (Based on a true story) at the Cinematheque in Paris, France, October 30, 2017.

BAFFLING

Roman Polanski Poses for Smiley Pic With His Rape Victim

Samantha Geimer sued Polanski in 1988 but since then says she has forgiven the director.

Victor Swezey

It’s Complicated

If We Cancel Michael Jackson, Must We Cancel ‘Thriller’ Too?

In ‘Monsters,’ Claire Dederer explores the heartbreak wrought by great artists who are also horrible people.

Nick Hilden

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The Reason Roman Polanski Fled Revealed in New Transcript

The filmmaker ran from the U.S. in 1978 after a judge who had agreed to a plea deal over having sex with a teenager told Polanski's lawyers he changed his mind.

Barbie Latza Nadeau