When it comes to the great directors of the 70s, it's hard to come up with a more potent one-two punch than THE EXORCIST and THE FRENCH CONNECTION. Two undisputed classics in filmmaking finesse, approach and directorial style.

Like a lot of big directors most of his filmography is hit or miss but SORCERER is certainly a good film and TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A. is also worth seeing. A couple of his late movies were at least watchable (RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, THE HUNTED), more so than the high profile misfires he had (DEAL OF THE CENTURY, CRUISING, JADE) and occasional "what the..." outings (THE GUARDIAN!)

His commentaries are also some of the most entertaining out there -- and we'll even forgive him for the color retiming on that FRENCH CONNECTION Blu-Ray.

RIP Billy...

One of my favorite Friedkin anecdotes -- talking about EXORCIST II

AndyDursin wrote: ↑Mon Aug 07, 2023 1:48 pm One of my favorite Friedkin anecdotes -- talking about EXORCIST II

A little late in responding to this one!

John Boorman was so embarrassed by Exorcist II he was reluctant to go out in public for months, and was paranoid that everyone was pointing at him and saying "He's the one who made that awful film!"

Ironically, Boorman had been offered the original Exorcist but turned it down, because he didn't like the idea of a young girl being tortured.