Author: William Booth
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Documentary paints Polanski as a victim, too
CANNES, FRANCE – Before the new documentary about Roman Polanski and his statutory rape case had its gala opening here at the film festival, there was speculation that the 74-year-old Oscarwinning director might attend the screening. But that never really made sense. He would stroll the red carpet? Not for “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Chinatown” or “The Pianist,”…
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Designer aimed for sensation with art
LOS ANGELES – When street artist and guerrilla marketer Shepard Fairey got word from the Barack Obama people that they would welcome his contribution to the campaign, he knew he wanted to create a phenomenon.All political art is propaganda, but most political posters are bland and forgettable. Fairey wanted something more iconic – aspirational, inspirational…