On its 50th Anniversary, THE EXORCIST can still boast being as effective today as it was on its release date. With an intense production & determined minds, mix in some truth & multiple controversies, this film cemented a permanent place in pop culture history. Take a trip back to uncover the story behind the film which caused people to question their beliefs & faint in theaters.
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William Peter Blatty’s inspiration for & true story behind The Exorcist novel, plus fact vs. fiction comparisons; early readings & retaining the novel’s integrity; securing & fighting for William Friedkin to direct; screenplay adaptation, pacing & themes; production difficulties & studio interference; assembling the cast, complications, behind the scenes stories & character breakdowns; music, special effects, make-up & stunts; Friedkin’s unorthodox methods of direction & marketing, injuries & rumors; release, audience reactions & recognition; the 2000 re-release, initial sequels & memorable scenes.
Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, Jason Miller & Max von Sydow star in THE EXORCIST (1973) /// Directed by William Friedkin.
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///***Picks of the Week***\\\
• Lindsay’s Pick: BUG (2006). Ashley Judd, Michael Shannon, Harry Connick Jr. /// Directed by William Friedkin.
• Justin’s Pick: CRUISING (1980). Al Pacino, Paul Sorvino, Karen Allen, Richard Cox /// Directed by William Friedkin.
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Meager Murray Christmas memories, plus some love thrown to the family matriarch, Lucille.
///***Final Thoughts on THE EXORCIST***\\\
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Be Kind & Rewatch // December 5th, 2023
Episode 36 : Coming To America
Episode 35 : Deliverance
Episode 34 : Magnolia
Episode 33 : RE-ANIMATOR
Episode 32 : New Jack City
Episode 31 : But I’m A Cheerleader
Episode 30 : Repo Man
Episode 29 : Ghostbusters (1984)
Episode 28 : A Fish Called Wanda
Episode 27 : ALIEN (40th Anniversary)
Episode 26 : The Legend of Billie Jean
Episode 25 : Heathers
Episode 24 : Casino
Episode 23 : Fargo
Episode 22 : Batman (1989)
Episode 21 : Penny Marshall Tribute (A League of Their Own)
Episode 20 : Sequels That Don’t Suck!
Episode 19 : My Cousin Vinny
Episode 18 : The Ice Storm
Episode 17 : Kids
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