Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

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Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

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Interesting doco about Roman that focuses mainly on his kiddie-fiddling case. I've always loved his movies but never knew much about the man. I found him a very sympathetic character... despite the fact that he got a 13-year old wasted on quaaludes and banged her. Recommended film - it's currently on HBO on demand.

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I've only seen three of his films (Chinatown, Frantic & The Pianist), but I quite liked them. I still feel sad over the whole Sharon Tate thing, but not in that crippling, self-serving way that a bleeding-heart hausfrau might.
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I remember digging Repulsion but Bitter Moon was a joke
What's his best movie?
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The Tenant is probably my favorite.

Yeah, poor Sharon, she was a cutie.
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Oh yeah I liked Frantic I forgot about that one
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HankMcCain";p="964781 wrote:The Tenant is probably my favorite.
I saw this for the first time two weeks ago, and it just might be my favorite of his as well.
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Re: Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired

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HankMcCain";p="964732 wrote:Interesting doco about Roman that focuses mainly on his kiddie-fiddling case. I've always loved his movies but never knew much about the man. I found him a very sympathetic character... despite the fact that he got a 13-year old wasted on quaaludes and banged her. Recommended film - it's currently on HBO on demand.

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The tenant is great, but I've always had a soft spot for Chinatown, I know it's not the most exciting choice, but it's a great movie. His short films are insanely great!
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He raped her in Jack Nicholson's house while Jack was away
WHY WAS THERE BACON IN THE SOAP!!?
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