The movies William Friedkin called the backbone of American cinema Essential viewing. Emily Ruuskanen Oct 13, 2024
‘The French Connection’: The movie Gene Hackman said nobody else could have made Almost quit… Mu Lakhi Oct 1, 2024
Sean Penn names the directors who inspired his career as a filmmaker “A very visceral filmmaker.” Jacob Simmons Sep 28, 2024
William Friedkin on the movie that every film is indebted to Few would disagree with him… Lily Hardman Sep 27, 2024
‘Gone With the Wind’: The classic movie that William Friedkin never wanted to watch again Not a fan. Aimee Ferrier Sep 18, 2024
The director Al Pacino found extraordinary: “It’s like a temple he’s creating” He’s been around an auteur or two. Scott Campbell Aug 15, 2024
William Friedkin names the movie that changed his life: “My only education” A crash course in greatness. Scott Campbell Aug 6, 2024
William Friedkin’s deal-breaking disagreement with Steve McQueen: “I was an arrogant moron” A regrettable decision. Scott Campbell Aug 3, 2024
‘Seytan’: the wildly strange Turkish remake of ‘The Exorcist’ “What the market asks for…” Swapnil Dhruv Bose Jul 27, 2024
William Friedkin explains why Ken Russell’s ‘The Devils’ was torn to shreds Similar stories, different responses. Scott Campbell Jul 20, 2024