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Farrow Apologises To Mps Over Darfur Faxes

12 July 2009 7:21 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow has apologised to British Members of Parliament after they were bombarded with faxes detailing information from the actress' website.

The Rosemary's Baby star is a human rights campaigner and is encouraging the U.K. government to help those effected by civil war in Sudan's Darfur region.

Farrow, who recently fasted to raise awareness of the campaign, writes a daily blog online - but was left red-faced after MPs at the House of Commons in London were sent up to 60 pages from her site at least once a week for an entire month.

The star feared the online spy is trying to weaken her fight for the cause by deliberately spamming politicians.

Now she has offered an apology to the MPs who were disrupted by the documents, insisting she is not responsible for them.

In an email sent to the House of Commons, Farrow says, "I completely understand and share your frustration. Please be assured that I am not sending any such faxes and I have no idea who would do such a thing. My website is visited by thousands around the world. There is no way I can trace visitors or identify the individual who is doing this."

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Farrow Warns Online Spies

10 July 2009 12:17 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Campaigning actress Mia Farrow fears an online spy is threatening to derail her efforts to help refugees in the Sudan.

The Rosemary's Baby star fights tirelessly to highlight the plight of those effected by civil war in the country's Darfur region, and encourage governments to do more to help them.

Farrow recently fasted to raise awareness of the cause and runs a daily blog showing pictures and up-to-date news on the situation in the Sudan - which she fears is being targetted by spies who are tipping off the British government about her actions.

In her latest updates, the star writes, "I have been notified today that someone has been faxing the contents of this site to members of the House of Commons in England. I hope whoever is doing this will cease as this sort of harassment is counterproductive to all we are hoping to accomplish for the people of Darfur... Shame on you."

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Beatty Likens Manson Murders To 'Nuclear Device'

3 July 2009 5:21 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Warren Beatty was terrified when the notorious Charles Manson murders swept California in the 1960s - he compares the killing spree to a nuclear bomb attack.

Beatty was one of the A-listers who stumped up cash in a bid to try and hunt down the killers of his pal Roman Polanski's pregnant wife Sharon Tate, who was slaughtered at her Los Angeles home by members of the Manson clan in 1969.

The cult-like group, led by Manson, was also responsible for killing six other L.A. high-flyers, and Manson was later jailed for life.

And Beatty recalls how Hollywood went into meltdown as the murders mounted - comparing the killing spree to a "nuclear device" going off.

Speaking just weeks ahead of the grisly event's 40th anniversary next month, he tells Los Angeles magazine, "This hit the movie community very deeply. On the 10-point scale, it disturbed me at around a 27.

"They were friends of mine. It was something that happened, and no one knew why. Everybody was trying to come up with a reason.

"The collective response to these killings was what you might expect if a small nuclear device had gone off."

And Beatty believes some media handled the story badly by putting the blame on Polanski's controversial movies.

He adds, "In their rush to assess what had happened, some of the mainstream press brought the nature of Roman Polanski's movies into the nature of the crime and held the movies responsible.

"Roman was a total innocent. Neither his life nor his movies had anything to do with this. But because he'd made Repulsion and Rosemary's Baby, he was made to seem responsible."

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Remake of Hitchcock's The Birds May Die, Thankfully

16 June 2009 6:30 AM, PDT | From Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news

There may be a brief reprieve in the hideous world of Hollywood remakes. Chud.com reports that producers Brad Fuller and Andrew Form might shelf their planned rehash of Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds. These are the same two geniuses that thought it would be a great idea to remake Roman Polanski's Rosemary's Baby. That project got the axe, and hopefully this one will too.

Did the dynamic duo come to the sensible conclusion that a classic shouldn't be touched? Did they realize that the movie's legendary sound design and subtle pacing couldn't be replicated? Hardly. Fuller is apparently only concerned with the birds as a plot device:

What do they do? They peck and poke ... so there's not a lot of variety as to what can happen. Had they not seen the original? You have to wonder if these basic bird traits came as a surprise.

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Rich Z Zwelling

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Linkellaneous

4 June 2009 12:53 PM, PDT | From FilmExperience | See recent FilmExperience news

Off Cinema

National Theater London, Greece & DC Film Experience readers take note: Dame Helen Mirren in Phèdre! Greece in July. DC in September.

Little Pixel classic records reimagined as Pelican books. Fun.

Time "10 Most Reclusive Celebrities". It's not at all surprising that the list is ancient history. I'd like someone to try a contemporary reclusive list. Who would be on it: Isn't everyone overexposed?

I'm Not Crazy. I Promise.

I didn't know where to put this and I probably shouldn't share but for the possible pity-party perks. I regret to inpform that I was repfused a one-on-one interview with Michelle Pfeiffer to celebrate Chéri's release. Perhaps they were apfraid I would only drool and spout gibberish? Or maybe ask archaic questions derived from interviews and anecdotes from the 1980s? Or that I would demand that she sign a pframed Jeff Bridges original from the set of The Pfabulous Baker Boys.

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NATHANIEL R

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Polanski's Scariest Movie Getting Criterion Treatment

21 May 2009 3:03 PM, PDT | From Cinematical.com | See recent Cinematical news

The Roman Polanski horror movie everyone knows and loves is, of course, Rosemary's Baby (and to some extent The Ninth Gate, except for the "loves" part, though I think that one gets a bad rap). But the seriously scary Polanski film that is criminally underseen -- though generally appreciated by those who see it -- is his 1996 effort Repulsion, the first movie in his "apartment trilogy" that would conclude with Baby and The Tenant. Certainly it's the scariest movie about sex that you'll ever see, putting Teeth to shame. (Any other contenders?) A character study that gradually reveals a very disturbed psyche, it's super-creepy in insinuating, unconventional ways. (Remember the constantly ticking clock in Rosemary's Baby? It's here too. And mysterious bells. And sometimes the sound just cuts out...)

If you've never seen Repulsion -- as I hadn't until very recently -- you might hold out for July 28th, when

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Eugene Novikov

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Farrow's Fast Prompts Black Caucus To Give Up Food

19 May 2009 6:35 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Members of America's Congressional Black Caucus are following Mia Farrow's lead and fasting for Sudanese refugees.

The actress was forced to give up a much-publicised awareness hunger strike earlier this month after 12 days when doctors warned her she'd be putting her health at great risk if she continued.

Farrow began her fast on 27 April and hoped to survive without food for 21 days as part of an effort to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in Sudan. But her fasting came to an end on 6 May when her doctor instructed her to stop immediately.

The Rosemary's Baby star's initial disappointment at not being able to complete the fast has been replaced by the pride her efforts were not in vain.

Virgin boss Richard Branson took over from her and staged a three-day fast for the cause, and now U.S. Congressman Donald Payne has announced plans for his Black Caucus members to give up food "in solidarity with Darfur’s people".

Payne, who started fasting last week, says, "I joined the Darfur Fast for Life because I wanted to stand in solidarity with the people of Darfur and to express my outrage at the ongoing crisis in the Sudan.

"In addition to my personal fasting, I am launching a Darfur Fast for Life Campaign on Capitol Hill to urge my colleagues to join me... It is my hope that our fasting will compel decision makers to act more decisively to put an end to the suffering of millions of innocent men, women and children in Darfur. We must do all we can until the violence, suffering, and displacement have ended."

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Farrow's Disappointment At Fast Failure

10 May 2009 7:00 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow is disappointed she failed to finish her 21-day fast - but insists a doctor's warning she could suffer seizures forced her to end nine days early.

The actress began a hunger strike on 27 April and hoped to survive without food for 21 days as part of an effort to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in Sudan.

But her fasting came to an end on Wednesday when her doctor instructed her to stop immediately.

She tells People.com she lost 13 lbs (5.9 kg) during her 12 days of fasting, and became so weak she couldn't stand.

Farrow says, "I was very disappointed. I am a very stubborn person and very determined. I had modified my goal from 21 days and really hoped that I would reach my goal of fasting for 16 days, which is the number of aid agencies expelled (from Sudan)."

The Rosemary's Baby star stayed close to her bed and passed the time listening to classical music and reading books. She is now back to eating food again and is feeling better.

She says, "While a million people in Darfur are facing starvation, I have the ability to end my fast. These people do not have that option. If I have any use at all, it is to speak for them."

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Farrow Ends Fast

8 May 2009 6:25 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow has ended her fast after 12 days after doctors told her she was risking her health if she continued.

The actress began a hunger strike on 27 April and hoped to survive without food for 21 days as part of an effort to raise awareness about the plight of starving refugees in the Sudan.

Earlier this week, she revealed she felt fine, but medics monitoring her health have advised her to stop fasting.

In one recent blog posting, the Rosemary's Baby star wrote, "Feeling awful. Blood sugar under 40. Muscles hurt. I won't be able to continue much longer."

And in her latest online message to fans, she adds, "I'm really struggling today.I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns - including possible seizures.

"I am fortunate. The women, children, and men I am fasting for do not have that option.

"When beginning this fast twelve days ago, I said that when I could go no longer, I hoped another would take my place, and another, and another, until the expelled humanitarian agencies are readmitted and finally there there is finally justice and peace for the people of Darfur."

Virgin boss Richard Branson has "stepped forward" to take on the celebrity fasting chain.

He says, "I'm honoured to be taking over the fast for the next three days from Mia Farrow in her courageous stance to support the people of Darfur.

"Over a year-and-a-half ago, I travelled to Darfur and was horrified by the stories that people of all ages shared with us.

"Now, with 13 aid organisations expelled from the country, over one million people are at grave risk. We cannot stand and watch as one million people suffer. We all need to stand up and demand that international aid is restored and that the people of Darfur are protected and given the chance to live in peace."

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Doctor Calls Off Mia Farrow's Hunger Strike

8 May 2009 3:15 PM, PDT | From E! Online | See recent E! Online news

Mia Farrow is done fasting. The Rosemary's Baby star has been ordered by her doctor to end the hunger strike she embarked on 12 days ago to protest the dire conditions for native tribes in the Darfur region of Sudan. "I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns—including possible seizures," Farrow, a longtime human-rights activist, wrote on her website Friday.  "I am fortunate. The women, children, and men I am fasting for do not have that option."   Earlier in the day, she had blogged that she felt "awful" and had a blood-sugar count under 40. "I won't be able to continue much longer," she...

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Farrow Ends Fast

8 May 2009 2:49 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow has ended her fast after 12 days after doctors told her she was risking her health if she continued.

The actress began a hunger strike on 27 April and hoped to survive without food for 21 days as part of an effort to raise awareness about the plight of starving refugees in the Sudan.

Earlier this week, she revealed she felt fine, but medics monitoring her health have advised her to stop fasting.

In one recent blog posting, the Rosemary's Baby star wrote, "Feeling awful. Blood sugar under 40. Muscles hurt. I won't be able to continue much longer."

And in her latest online message to fans, she adds, "I'm really struggling today.I have been instructed by my doctor to stop my fast immediately due to health concerns - including possible seizures.

"I am fortunate. The women, children, and men I am fasting for do not have that option.

"When beginning this fast twelve days ago, I said that when I could go no longer, I hoped another would take my place, and another, and another, until the expelled humanitarian agencies are readmitted and finally there there is finally justice and peace for the people of Darfur."

According to the blog, Virgin boss Richard Branson has "stepped forward" to take on the celebrity fasting chain.

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Judge Refuses To Toss Out Polanski Case

8 May 2009 2:32 AM, PDT | From Studio Briefing - Film News | See recent Studio Briefing - Film News news

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza ruled Thursday that while new facts, disclosed in the documentary Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired did indeed suggest misconduct on the part of the judge who presided in Polanski's original trial, he could not overthrow the conviction without Polanski's appearance in his courtroom. Los Angeles authorities have indicated that if the director returned to the U.S. he would be arrested as a fugitive. Polanski's attorney, Chad Hummel, said that he would file an appeal, telling reporters later that the misconduct of the judge is "plainly evident" and that Polanski's victim, Samantha Geimer, had also requested that the charges against the director of Chinatown, Rosemary's Baby and The Pianist be dismissed.

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Director Roman Polanski to Remain a Fugitive

5 May 2009 4:30 PM, PDT | From WorstPreviews.com | See recent Worst Previews news

An attorney for director Roman Polanski (Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist) has told a Los Angeles judge that his client won't appear at a hearing this week to seek dismissal of the 31-year-old sex case against him. A court document filed Monday argues that Polanski's personal appearance is irrelevant to the question of whether official misconduct violated his constitutional rights. Polanski, now 75, pleaded guilty in 1977 to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl. He subsequently fled to France. The judge has refused to consider dismissal as long as Polanski remains a fugitive. If he returns to the United States from France he would risk arrest.

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Farrow Wears Necklace To Remember Darfur

29 April 2009 5:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow wears a symbolic necklace given to her by a Darfurian refugee whose children were murdered to remind her of the plight of those in the war-ravaged region.

The Rosemary's Baby star began a three-week fast on Monday, in a bid to raise awareness of those going hungry in the Sudanese area.

The actress has visited Darfur 12 times and lived amongst the people caught up in the conflict.

And Farrow admitted on Monday's Larry King Live show that one experience had a particularly lasting effect on her.

She says, "I wear around my neck a safety charm given to me in 2004 by a woman named Helema, who was wearing it when her village was attacked, when her baby son was torn from her arms, and bayonetted before her eyes.

"Three of her five children were similarly killed on that day, she told me. And she clasped my hands and said, 'Tell people what is happening here. Tell them we will all be slaughtered. Tell them we need help.'"

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Farrow Fasts For Axed Aid Workers

29 April 2009 5:10 AM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow is determined to last at least 16 days in her hunger strike - to honour the 16 aid organisations banned from helping refugees in Darfur, Sudan.

The Rosemary's Baby star is planning to live off just water during her three-week fast, which she began on Monday in a bid to raise awareness of the plight of those starving in the war-ravaged region.

The actress gained nine pounds to cope with the weight loss she will encounter during the challenge, but is still worried she won't manage the entire 21 days.

But Farrow revealed on Monday night's Larry King Live show she's set herself a personal goal - to last 16 days in honour of the aid workers who have helped the region with its plight.

She explains, "Last March, things just got a whole lot worse when the president of Sudan, a wanted man for war crimes and crimes against humanity, expelled 16 key aid agencies from the Darfur region, leaving about four million (people), approximately, without a life line.

"I've set a goal of three weeks. But my doctor said, given my weight, it's unrealistic to suppose I could go that long. Maybe it will be two weeks. Maybe it will be 16 days, one day for every single one of the aid workers that have been expelled."

In March, 13 international non-governmental organisations were expelled and three Sudanese relief organisations were closed after the International Criminal Court (Icc) issued an arrest warrant for President Omar el-Bashir on war crimes charges. He denies the charges.

The United Nations claims these closures will leave 1.1 million people without food, 1.5 million without health care and at least one million without drinking water.

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Farrow's Fast Goes Online

28 April 2009 6:40 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Actress Mia Farrow is set to share the ups and downs of her hunger strike with her fans - she will blog about the experience every day of the three-week fast.

The Rosemary's Baby star is planning to live off nothing but water for 21 days, in a bid to raise awareness of the plight of those starving and suffering in war-ravaged Darfur in Sudan.

Doctors have warned the 64 year old she could cause irreversible damage to her body by fasting, but Farrow still began her strike on Monday, and she's adamant she'll continue for as long as she can.

And she will write daily updates on the internet so fans can monitor her progress.

She says, "I would ask people (to) go to my website, MiaFarrow.org. I'll be blogging every day that I can."

And the actress is hopeful her stand will encourage others to do the same for the people of Darfur.

She adds, "If anyone wants to join me in a fast, you're welcome to it, even for one day, to show solidarity with Darfur's people, and express our own outrage at a world that has allowed this to happen."

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Farrow Bulks Up Ahead Of Starvation Stunt

23 April 2009 2:55 PM, PDT | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news

Mia Farrow is fattening herself up to prepare for a three-week fast, planned to raise awareness of the plight of starving refugees in Sudan.

The actress will live off just water from the end of April, despite doctors fears she could cause irreversible damage to her body.

Farrow admits she's a "little bit" scared about the stunt, but has bulked up in a bid to help her body cope with 21 days without food - and she is looking forward to a last supper of "a fist full of aging chocolate Easter eggs".

The Rosemary's Baby star tells People.com, "I gained nine pounds. That is about as much as I could gain in a month because I know I am going to lose a fourth of my body mass. But that will quickly go. I am just eating fruit and vegetables this week and I am reading certain things and spending time with my kids, trying to be quiet, because among other things it is a very personal and spiritual journey.

"I'm taking vitamins this week, but when I wake up on Monday, April 27, it will be strictly water."

Farrow admits she may not last the full three weeks - because of her small frame: "I am going to try for three weeks. Given my weight, that may not come to pass. I am going to get my blood tested after two weeks and if there is organ damage, I will have to stop. But my goal is three weeks.

"I won't be able to go to the doctor at that point, someone is going to have to come to the house and give me a blood test."

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Roman Polanski's 'Repulsion' to Hit Blu-Ray

22 April 2009 12:48 PM, PDT | From ESplatter.com | See recent ESplatter news

His major horror film before "Rosemary's Baby," Roman Polanski's somewhat rare "Repulsion" is now hitting Blu-Ray courtesy of Criterion in July! The HD room broke the news about the release, which is hitting stores July 28. Here are specs: Repulsion * New, restored high-definition digital transfer * Audio commentary featuring director Roman Polanski and actress Catherine Deneuve * A British Horror Film (2003), a documentary on the making of Repulsion, featuring interviews with Polanski, producer Gene Gutowski, and cinematographer Gil Taylor * A 1964 television documentary filmed on the set of Repulsion, featuring rare footage of Polanski and Deneuve at work * Theatrical trailer * Plus: A booklet featuring an essay by film scholar and curator Bill Horrigan Click here for our original review of this classic film.. . . .

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Descent into Madness

20 April 2009 8:18 PM, PDT | From 28 Days Later Analysis | See recent 28 Days Later Analysis news

Starring a very young Catherine Deneuve as Carole Ledoux "Repulsion," is one of Roman Polanski's most thrilling films from his early career. Shot in London with a contrasting black and white scale the film plays on the viewer's fears of urban living and the descent of central character Carole into a darkening madness. Unsettling today as the film was in the past this instant horror classic will shock those looking for something more in the psychological realm of filmaking. "Repulsion," can now be found on Blu-ray this July 28.

Roman Polanski's most paranoid horror film will offer 5.1 suround sound and audio commentary from the director with central character Catherine Deneuve supporting. Not to be missed this newest version of "Repulsion," will be shown in the highest quality visual format high-definition digital and offer a behind the scenes video with several interviews. Have a look at the full list of extras past the break.

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Haunting Details About Polanski’s ‘Ghost’ Emerge

21 January 2009 5:39 PM, PST | From FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news

Roman Polanski - forget the politics or the ethical questions about his character. The man can make a damned good film. Rosemary's Baby, The Pianist, and - holy hell - Chinatown. To name a few. Sadly, the only thing that a lot of younger film fans know about the man ...

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