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Friedkin felt the 140 minute-long cut was perfect, but the studio insisted he trim it to two hours to allow for more daily screenings. Blatty was willing to fight for the whole film as it was, but over his objections Friedkin cut roughly 10–12 minutes.
William David Friedkin (/ ˈfriːdkɪn /; August 29, 1935 – August 7, 2023) was an American film, television and opera director, producer, and screenwriter who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s. [1][2] Beginning his career in documentaries in the early 1960s, he is best known for his crime thriller film The Frenc...
Oct 4, 2023 · But when Friedkin showed Blatty his initial cut of the film, he was elated. That cut, however, hadn’t yet been shown to the studio.
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Dec 14, 2012 · Friedkin showed studio executives a cut that was about 140 minutes long. The studio wanted it trimmed to two hours, fearing the longer running time would turn off audiences.
- Rules of Engagement (2000) Notoriously described as being “probably the most racist film ever made against Arabs by Hollywood” by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, it’s no wonder that 2000’s Rules of Engagement is a very problematic and misunderstood war picture.
- Rampage (1987) This dark crime drama stars Michael Biehn as Anthony Fraser, an assistant district attorney at odds with public defender Albert Morse (Nicholas Campbell), who’s pleading insanity for killer Charlie Reece (Alex McArthur).
- The Guardian (1990) A return to the horror genre with ample amounts of hokum, and no shortage of splatter, The Guardian is a somewhat silly, enjoyably indulgent thriller that has, in the years since its rather drab release––critics and audiences seemed to hate it––morphed into something of a cult classic.
- Blue Chips (1994) A predictable sports picture focussing on college athletics in the basketball court, Blue Chips is burdened with much of the stock characters and platitudes that overrun the genre.
Aug 9, 2023 · William Friedkin’s 1973 The Exorcist remains one of the most influential and iconic horror films of all time, inspiring several sequels and even a television remake. But why?
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Aug 8, 2023 · Friedkin had difficulty getting a read on Cher, but when push came to shove, she showed up and did the work. The film suitably has the energy of a couple of friends getting together to make something in their garage in their spare time.
