Flashback Five – A Look Back at the Movies of Controversial Director Roman Polanski
As you may know, director Roman Polanski was arrested this week in Switzerland as a result of his fleeing the United States 30 years ago after he plead guilty to unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. Some members of Hollywood are up in arms. Their argument? Polanski is a brilliant filmmaker who doesn’t deserve to be persecuted for a crime committed long ago, and that his victim has forgiven him. Great artistic achievement itself shouldn’t excuse criminal behavior. But here’s a question: What has Polanski directed that inspires such adulation? Following is an overview of his finest moments on the big screen in the English language.
It was the warble heard round the world this week, as Whitney Houston’s comeback performance on “Good Morning America” turned into a big letdown. Houston and company complain she lost her voice talking to Oprah Winfrey, but regardless of the reason, Whitney has some major image rehabilitation to do. Our suggestion? Make another movie! The Bodyguard (1992) proved that Houston has box office cred, and if she looks at all the other singers who’ve successfully renewed their careers on the silver screen, she’ll see she’s in good company:
