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more about #debrawinger Dirk Anger: She was a minor and she was intoxicated and she was raped when she said no. Any of the tree circumstances would make it rape, but it happens all thre... more » Mr_Human: I ind this all very depressing. Women I know -- women! -- think he should be released because a) he's sexy and a great filmmaker, and b) it's ancient ... more » Thus Spake KATE!: legal question to anyone who may know: does his jumping bail before official sentencing invalidate the plea bargin? if it does, can he be prosecuted o... more » ArtfulSlinger: The last thing I think I can ever say on this topic is: I think its strange that we ourselves are guilty of doing what Whoopi did today and putting de... more » VirginiaDentata: He raped a child. Someone we deem to be too young to consume alcohol or tobacco, too young to drive a car, too young to vote, too young to buy a movie... more » Kristinkles Ingabogovinanana: This entire issue makes me want to rethink my no alcohol during the week stance (I'm getting really fat from all the delicious pumpkin beer) and finis... more » randomnessish: I remember one French professor (a young man in his 30's from South America who lived in Paris who was very gay and very urbane) saying that "European... more » nyc-caribbean-ragazza: Have the people who are so quick to defend him read the victim's testimony? Do they know what he plead guilty to? Mel Gibson was slammed for his... more » YourScreenplaySucks: I really don't understand some of the statements in those articles - the people supporting him don't seem like sociopaths, so is it that they're not a... more » keldo: Why not step up and deal with the consequences, Polanski. Think of it as closure. The world has better causes to deal with. more » Pantra: I like how a victim's feelings suddenly matter very much when she wants to let it go, or says she's over it. It's not like rape victims who'd like to ... more » funzette: This guy's lastest Facebook post: Sept 28, 09 current mood: devastated currently listening to: bladerunner soundtrack question. if a tortured genius... more » quatrevingtquatre: This whole thing disgusts me to no end. I was molested as a child and had to testify against my BFF's uncle (the molester) in the trial. He was sent t... more » my cousin is an ape: "His victim, Samantha Geimer, who long ago identified herself, has joined in Polanski's bid for dismissal, saying she wants the case to be over. She s... more » morninggloria: I didn't realize that "surviving the Holocaust" came with a "and now France will protect you if you ever drug and rape a 13 year old girl" clause. more » lalaland13: I very much doubt Hillary Clinton will intervene in this. She has other things to worry about, me thinks. Besides, she's generally worked to prevent w... more » Penny: I think this whole thing does bring up some interesting issues around consent and the legalities around consent. For example, we've been talking abou... more » lilbobbytables: Who knew that Debra Winger was an internationally respected arbiter of justice? Oh, wait, she's not? Well, then. more » alexburrito: Winger has an 12 yr old son. Wonder how she'd feel about "minor technicalities" releasing someone who drugged and raped him....? This whole thing is... more » girly: They want Switzerland to let Polanski go home? Where were these people when Polanski would not just let a child go home? more » -
#thefugitive
This Roman Polanski Thing? International Clusterfuck
Oh brother: France is calling on Secretary Hillary Clinton to intervene, actress Debra Winger says Polanski should be released on a minor "technicality", and WaPo readers wonder whether rape is just plain okay in France. [Times Online, Bloomberg, WaPo] -
#girlsonfilm
Debra Winger: "Women Don't Write Enough"
Debra Winger, who has become a bit of a poster girl (against her will) for the difficulties women face in Hollywood as they age, sat down with Rachel Cooke to discuss the decisions she's made. -
#dirtbagafterdark
Burglars Pull A Fast One On Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton was robbed! $2 million worth of jewelry and other items were taken from her Hollywood Hills pad this morning. The crooks entered through an unlocked front door. Oh, girl. Lock the door next time!
