I have seen every one of William Friedkin’s theatrically released films, and this is how I’d rank them from worst to best: 19. *Deal of the Century* The director has never spoken of this film. For good reason. 18. *The Night They Raided Minsky’s* A Sixties musical about the back stage interactions at a burlesque repertory? “Yes, please!”, said nobody ever. 17. *Good Times* Everyone starts somewhere. 16. *The Guardian* The late great Roger Ebert in his review humorously pointed out that this is the first horror film in history where a chainsaw is used to attack a tree. 15. *The Brink’s Job* This crime caper comedy drama is a curiously unambitious step back for the director considering the film he did before this one. 14. *Bug* A psychological horror film that should have grabbed me but didn’t. 13. *Blue Chips* I like a great sports movie, but this is not one of them. Nick Nolte is however very fun to watch in the role of a college basketball coach. 12. *The Birthday Party* A filmed play, basically. I think I liked this better than the director did. And it’s always a joy to watch Robert Shaw’s acting chops. 11. *Jade* More or less a total rehash of Basic Instinct (which Joe Eszterhas also penned), albeit an entertaining one. But the movie is far from Friedkin’s best work (contrary to what he claimed otherwise). 10. *Rules of Engagement* Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L. Jackson are always a treat to watch in this very competently made courtroom drama. But long gone is the Hurricane Billy era. 9. *The Boys in the Band* Another filmed play. Not very cinematic, but this is an extremely well-acted relationship drama that ushered in the Queer Cinema subgenre. Highly recommended. 8. *The Hunted* If you liked the source novel to First Blood better than the classic Stallone film, you should check this adventure thriller out. 7. *Rampage* This hidden gem was shelved for five years before getting a theater release in 1992. Not without some flaws, it does feature one memorable jump scare-and the movie is a legal drama! 6. *Killer Joe* Though not quite a return to form as far as edge goes, this is the best film he’s done in many years. 5. *Sorcerer* Often cited as one of the last intellectual films that typified the “New Hollywood” of the 1970s. Not quite a masterpiece, but absolutely a must watch. This would be the first in a string of flops that the director never quite recovered from. 4. *To Live and Die in L.A.* The last great film by this legendary director, it feels like The French Connection hopped up on 1980s coke! And whatta car chase! 3. *Cruising* I don’t care what anyone says, this is one fearless and edgy crime thriller, and it’s all the better for it. Classic Friedkin nastiness. 2. *The French Connection* Nothing more needs to be said about this film, except to say that if you haven’t seen it, you are not a true cinephile. 1. *The Exorcist* The greatest horror film ever made. Period. Full stop.
21:15 this is such a hateful weird thing to say. imagine if a christian hoped on a podcast and said christian and muslims get along because of their hatred of jews. like even if it's true why would you say that out loud?
Conor is my favorite songwriter. And I’m not someone who usually listens to whatever genre you want to put Bright Eyes under. I mostly listen to hip hop. I just like great lyricism whatever genre it’s in.
Good fucking Christ the first 16 minutes are waffling and advertisements, fucking hell. 16:51 is the start of the interview, without the unnecessary lead-up to show his pedigree.
GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF FEAR / THE CABAL IS OF SATAN HIMSELF / REMEMBER WHAT BOB DILLON SAID ON 60 MINUTES / THAT HE MADE A DEAL WITH SATAN TO BE WHERE HIS IS TODAY AT THE CROSS ROADS / THE ONLY DEAL SATAN MAKES IS FOR YOUR SOUL AND FOR MONEY AND FAME AND TO BE A SO CALLED STAR / SATAN IS THE FATHER OF THE LIE / TAKING THE PERSONA OF SOME THING ELSE TO GET WHAT YOU WANT BY TRICKERY IS ACTING AKA A LIE / LIKE WHEN SATAN TOOK THE FORM OF A SERPENT AND TRICKED EVE WITH A LIE / SATAN SAID GOD DOES NOT WANT YOU TO EAT THE FRUIT BECAUSE YOU WILL BE LIKE GOD / AND THAT WAS A LIE (SELAH ) / KEEP THE FAITH , JESUS SAVES
Pixies were in a different league to anything that Kim did. And i say that as a big fan of the woman. Steve knows that too, but because he was so close to our wonderful Kim, he unfairly dismissed the greatness of the Pixies. Only sour note - as he could have given Charles and Kim an honest appraisal.
People always make such a big deal about her name being Moon. Nowadays there are a billion new kids all with way weirder names than Moon. Its not that weird especially when lots of girls are named Luna.
Bravo Todd Glass standing up for the little guy. Its uncool to show compassion towards gays and that always bothered me and the parents thing made alot of sense that shit has to be a nightmare. Hopefully our world changes
The admiration, friendship, and love that Rob , Charlie, and Glenn have for each other just oozes out on their podcast. It’s no surprise that they have lasted so long together in Hollywood.
