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Are you a fan of him?

posted 7 years ago by Jones70 (6862)
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The Exorcist and The French Connection are 2 of my favorite movies ever. I also love To Live and Die in LA, I also enjoyed Killer Joe, Bug, The Hunted, and Blue Chips. So overall i'd say i'm a pretty big fan of his work.

[–] Jones70 (6862) 7 years ago

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[–] ShogunofYonkers (78505) 7 years ago

He is an excellent director
Of his movies that i have seen i am especially fond of Killer Joe, Bug, The Guardian, The French Connection, The Exorcist and To Live and Die in LA...
That is a great body of work and by no means have i seen all of his yet

Two memories of Friedkin i will always have...

In To Live and Die in LA a main character is bumped off very suddenly...Friedkin filmed this scene in such a manner that its shocking, brutal and completely unexpected
I think i may have even gasped while watching it

At the start of The Exorcist there is a brief scene of nuns walking on a lane...the way Friedkin shot it, the morning sun filters through their veils (im not sure thats the right term) and cloaks...its a beautiful and serene bit of photography and puts us at ease...THEN, nothing but terror!!

Friedkin is brilliant
One of the very best

[–] BugisStreetAnnie (1297) 7 years ago

I have 'The Exorcist' and 'Cruising' on DVD. I don't think I've seen the other movies you mentioned.

[–] [deleted] 7 years ago

I hated The Exorcist first time around, then I was persuaded to rewatch and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

[–] SkyeRiley (313) 11 days ago

I've only seen 4 of his movies but yes, all 4 are very good and I'd call myself a fan.

My ranking of his work;
1. The Exorcist
2. Sorcerer
3. The French Connection
4. To Live and Die in L.A.

[–] TheHardSell (2073) 11 days ago

Yes