manages to do a number of things incredibly well, even if the 171-minute running time is a bit of an endurance test. Adapted by Polanski (with Gerard Brach and John Brownjohn) from Thomas Hardy’s 1891 ...

Tragedy is the stuff of great drama, but in the world of cinema it is usually given short shrift. Most of the time, Hollywood has a clear preference for happy endings. Filmmakers may tease a sad or ...

Known for “Chinatown,” “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Pianist,” Roman Polanski is one of the most acclaimed directors in cinematic history. He is also a convicted child rapist who has faced several sexual ...