Podcast appearances and mentions of William Friedkin

William Petersen joins me to talk To Live And Die In LA, William Friedkin, Robby Müller, Darlanne Fluegel, Willem Dafoe, Manhunter, Michael Mann, Chicago theatre, 12 Angry Men, Dennis Farina, James Caan, nearly working with Oliver Stone, Richard Chamberlain, Hamlet, working with George C. Scott, what brought him to acting and much much more.The Craig & Friends Movie Club for To Live And Die In LA. The full show features chats with Billy Petersen, Bob Yeoman, Wang Chung, Linda Bass & Gala Avary (and more that I can't reveal at the moment) will be out later this year. Portions of this chat will be included, along with material we taped that's exclusive to the larger show.If you haven't heard the Manhunter Movie Club (with Gala Avary & Rich Johnson) or watched it on YouTube...don't depreive yourself. Get into it, sport.Head over to The Craig & Friends Patreon and get set for raw To Live And Die In LA interviews and other exclusive material. New programming to be announced shortly. Up right now is the Q&A I moderated at Wang Chung's concert for To Live And Die In LA's 40th Anniversary, taped in December at the Belasco Theater in LA.

On this week's episode, we travel back to 1978 for a caper comedy from director William Friedkin. Peter Falk and Peter Boyle lead an all-star cast in The Brink's Job.  Joining us for the main discussion is David Brooks from Blue Print Review. We also have a lively round of trivia and our latest film recommendations.

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa discuss a blockbuster that is also one of 2019's critical darlings.***Referenced media:“Reservoir Dogs” (Quentin Tarantino, 1992)“The Adventures of Cliff Booth” (David Fincher, 2026)“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: A Novel” (2021) by Quentin Tarantino“Pulp Fiction” (Quentin Tarantino, 1994)“Parasite” (Bong Joon Ho, 2019)“Argo” (Ben Affleck, 2012)“The Wrecking Crew” (Phil Karlson, 1968)“Heat” (Michael Mann, 1995)“The White Album” (1979) by Joan Didion“Zodiac” (David Fincher, 2007)“Django Unchained” (Quentin Tarantino, 2012)“The Hateful Eight” (Quentin Tarantino, 2015)“Inglourious Basterds” (Quentin Tarantino, 2009)“The Night They Raided Minsky's” (William Friedkin, 1968)“Joanna” (Michael Sarne, 1968)“The Great Escape” (John Sturges, 1963)“The A-Team” (Frank Lupo and Stephen J. Cannell, 1983-1987)“Psycho” (Alfred Hitchcock, 1960)“Billions” (Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin, 2016-2023)“Band of Brothers” (Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, 2001)“Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” (Joseph Zito, 1984)“Helter Skelter” (Tom Gries, 1976)“Helter Skelter: The True Story of The Manson Murders” (1974) by Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Gentry“Mindhunter” (Joe Penhall, 2017-2019)“The Thing” (John Carpenter, 1982)“The Green Hornet” (George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, 1966-1967)“Enter the Dragon” (Robert Clouse, 1973)“The Movie Critic” (Quentin Tarantino, ND)“I Am Curious (Yellow)” (Vilgot Sjöman, 1967)“I Am Curious (Blue)” (Vilgot Sjöman, 1968)“Les Diaboliques” (Henri-Georges Clouzot, 1955)“Rebel Without a Cause” (Nicholas Ray, 1955)“Jackie Brown” (Quentin Tarantino, 1997)“True Romance” (Tony Scott, 1993)“Kill Bill: Volume 1” (Quentin Tarantino, 2003)“Kill Bill: Volume 2” (Quentin Tarantino, 2004)“Death Proof” (Quentin Tarantino, 2007)Audio quotation:“The Adventures of Cliff Booth | Official Trailer (Brad Pitt, 2026)”, posted by “Entertainment Tonight”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik0drfECnPo“Argo” (Ben Affleck, 2012), including “Argo” by Alexandre Desplat, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8rnhVty_F0&list=PLLa5IJKUlCqpjmFZfaViCGKOFBEo9-uHG&index=1“The Wrecking Crew” (Phil Karlson, 1968), including “House of 7 Joys” by Mack David and Frank DeVol, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqXtrTEfADk&list=PLPfZYwgBvrXEoh8KJpt9_mf9s4JRjDv9y“Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” (Quentin Tarantino, 2019), including the songs “Good Thing” and “Hungry” (1966) by Paul Revere & The Raiders, and “Jenny Take a Ride” (1965) by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDisKgcnAC4Tn2kjbXBPiXDu5lVCffkLr“The Hateful Eight” (Quentin Tarantino, 2015), including “Ouverture” by Ennio Morricone, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UP_S_UKU64s&list=PLNObdymy4C-pt9t0oSeLWTVFu8UxpEVvV&index=3“Reservoir Dogs” (Quentin Tarantino, 1992), including “Stuck in the Middle With You” (1973) by Stealers Wheel“Rebel Without a Cause” (Nicholas Ray, 1955), including “Main Title” by Leonard Rosenman, 

We are the Mother Aphid! Our experience with drugged out cinema in our theme “Rrrrrreal f*ckin' High on Drugs” takes us to the itchiest corner of cinema with master filmmaker William Friedkin's BUG! We have arguably one of our richest film discussions digging into this fever dream of meth-soaked cinema and along the way we talk more about Cody's Only Child Chair, Super Bowl nonsense, and some classic blindspots!   Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies!   00:00 - 15:15ish - Intros - Super Bowl commercials + trailers, Cody's Only Child Chair   15:15ish - 39:00ish - The other stuff we watched this time!   Curtis - Hard Boiled, Hold the Dark, Goat, The Worst Person in the World   Austin - Train Dreams   Lucas - The Northman   Cody - Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Jeopardy, Sisu: Road to Revenge   39:00ish - 1:15:30ish - BUG - SHUDdown and discussion!   1:15:30ish - End - The fourth and final film of “Rrrrreal f*cking High on Drugs” brought to you by Lucas!

Fan favorite Garrett Smith returns to the podcast to make us a three-man team, trekking across the jungle, and talking about Sorcerer! After sharing the crazy backstory behind this movie (and admiring the equally crazy filmmaking of William Friedkin), we talk about how stressful Sorcerer is -- even if you've seen it before. We talk about the story of four doomed men, the incredible Tangerine Dream score, and an era of guys filming crazy things in movies that have never been seen before and will never be seen again. Joey tells the tale of Martin the Torch. We talk about the immediacy of the tragedy in the film, as well as its ties to both Fast & Furious and Fast Five -- and a theory for Fast Forever. "Where am I going?" Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠family@cageclub.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above!Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

If you think L.A. is Sodom and Gomorrah 2.0 today, it was not exactly Disney World in the 80s either. A movie came out in 1985 that showed the not so glamorous side of L.A. with a story about Secret Service agents chasing down a murderous, psychotic counterfeiter around L.A. That movie is William Friedkin's “To Live And Die In L.A.”, and if Friedkin's name sounds familiar, it's because he also directed “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection.” He brings his gritty, never-know-what-you're-gonna-get style to his action thriller. William L. Peterson plays the main character, Secret Service agent Richard Chance and his target in a quest for vengeance is a clever counterfeiter named Eric Masters, played by Willem Dafoe. Masters murders someone very close to Chance and that triggers a dangerous, frenzied pursuit where you never know who's going to make it out alive. “To Live And Die In L.A.” is also famous for a 80s cool soundtrack by Wang Chung. Is it worth checking out? Check out this episode to find out! “To Live And Die In L.A.” also stars Darlanne Fluegel, John Pankow, Debra Feuer, Dean Stockwell, Steve James and Robert Downey Sr.Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook

¿Sabías que el rito del exorcismo estaba casi en el olvido antes de 1973? Analizamos el impacto de la obra de William Friedkin en la sociedad y cómo Hollywood revivió una práctica que el clero joven ya no ejercía. Un estudio sobre el poder de los medios de comunicación para transformar el miedo en una realidad cotidiana y el resurgimiento masivo de solicitudes de liberación en todo el mundo. Reaccionamos al siguiente contenido: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbMXVroPEyQ SUSCRÍBETE AL NUEVO CANAL DEL MONSTER: https://www.youtube.com/@LasCronicasDelMonster Se miembro patrocinador de este canal y recibe beneficios especiales: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcBupkTcoMG3lIrPFcL87iw/join *************************** No te llegan las notificaciones? ... Únete al Canal de WhatsApp del Monster: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb5xVM10LKZMSij5y22j Escucha las canciones del Monster en SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/0ECEeXllqqlGxLLGYhzGNX?si=VusRzh2qRiecKPnXRq1z5w Escucha Radio Caballo de Troya: https://radiocdt.com Hacemos directos semanales SIN CENSURA en Kick: https://kick.com/yosoyelmonster ****************************** Únete al TELEGRAM de Lo extraordinario: https://t.me/lo_extraordinario Únete al TELEGRAM de JJ Benítez: https://t.me/mipadreesazul Únete al TELEGRAM de Salvador Freixedo: https://t.me/comandosalvadorfreixedo Únete a nuestro grupo de Facebook sobre JJ Benítez: https://www.facebook.com/groups/jjbenitezpodcast/ Únete a nuestro grupo de Facebook sobre Salvador Freixedo: https://www.facebook.com/groups/comandosalvadorfreixedo/ Únete al grupo de Facebook de Lo extraordinario: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021757459206454/ ****************************** Sígue al Monster en sus redes sociales: FACEBOOK https://facebook.com/yosoyelmonster TWITTER https://twitter.com/yosoyelmonster TIK TOK https://tiktok.com/@yosoyelmonster INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/yosoyelmonster/ ****************************** #jjbenitez #caballodetroya #urantia #salvadorfreixedo #ovni #ufo #lagranjahumana #arcontes #misterio

Adam and Nate fall into Ace in the Hole (1951), Billy Wilder's box office flop that Matt Groening reclaimed for the plot of The Simpsons episode “Radio Bart” (S3E13).Also in this episode:• When you get a recommendation from Spike Lee, you accept • Is this the most Simpsons-y plot we've covered to date?• A social satire that we wish wasn't so relevant today• Do this movie's film noir tropes still hold up?Plus, check out our show notes for a complete list of Simpsons references, double feature suggestions, and further readingNext time, director Alex Ross Perry joins the podcast to talk “Mr. Plow” (S4E9) and its parody of another reappraised flop, William Friedkin's Sorcerer (1977).For more Simpsons movie parody content, check out SpringfieldGoogolplex.com, or follow us at @simpsonsfilmpod on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, YouTube, and Letterboxd. Discover more great podcasts on the That Shelf Podcast Network.

Ciara und Franz arbeiten ihren Pile of Shame ab und sprechen über Brennpunkt Brooklyn von 1971. Der Film von William Friedkin wurde ein Meilenstein des "New Hollywood", heimste fünf Oscars ein und katapultierte Gene Hackman in die Elite der Schauspielzunft. Wir analysieren Story, Technik und Entstehungsgeschichte eines Genre definierenden Klassikers.

ABOUT NAT SEGALOFF'S BOOK HURRICANE BILLYOriginally published in 1990, Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin is at last available again with a new foreword and extensive afterword written in assessment of William Friedkin's career following his 2023 death. Biographer Nat Segaloff draws upon his fifty-year friendship with the controversial director of The French Connection, The Exorcist, To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, and his greatest achievement, Sorcerer.. This was the first book to offer an intimate portrait of the director. BearManor Media is proud to bring this work back into print. Nat Segaloff's Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin is an in-depth look at this mercurial filmmaker of "The French Connection," "The Exorcist," Sorcerer" and other dynamic classics. Billy (his friends called him that) was as explosive as his movies. He was known to hit actors, shoot off a handgun to get an effect, and tell people off to their faces regardless of the consequences. Nat knew him for 50 years and wrote "The Exorcist Legacy" (2023) as well as more than 30 other books, mostly about movies. "Hurricane Billy" was written with Friedkin's participation in 1990 and is being republished after disappearing on its publication 35 years ago.ABOUT THOMAS CLAGETT'S WILLIAM FRIEDKIN: FILMS OF ABERRATION, OBSESSIIN & REALITYWilliam Friedkin: Films of Aberration, Obsession, and Reality was first published in 1990 and has been massively revised and expanded it for this new 2026 edition. It covers all of Friedkin's films in detail, and explores the connections between the man and his movies, as well as their cinematic legacy. It is incredibly provocative in showing how Friedkin's films reflect not only the man who made them but also the world he lives in. Tom went to USC and worked on "The Two Jakes" and "St. Elsewhere" as an assistant editor and since then has won awards for his books in the genre of historical fiction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Welcome back to purgatory!!!!! The boys are back together again and this week we jump into an early 2000's thriller and underrated in our opinions The Hunted directed by the great William Friedkin!!!! The film is written by David & Peter Griffiths and Art Monterastelli!!! The movie stars Tommy Lee Jones, Benicio Del Toro, Connie Nelson, Leslie Stefanson, John Finn, Jose Zuniga, Ron Canada, Mark Pellegrino, Jenna Boyd, Aaron DeCone, Carrick O'Quinn, Lonny Chapman, Rex Linn and Eddie Velez!!! Thanks for checkin us out!!! You can find our past and more recent episodes on Podbean.com and where most other podcasts are found!!!   Intro & Outro tracks from The Hunted soundtrack composed and conducted by Brian Tyler 1. Tabla Drive https://youtu.be/MMLEtcAGiuQ?si=mK7M-0LDb8iIE8HI 2. Tracking Hallam https://youtu.be/dskfBLpLrVQ?si=A_I-5E6JaVe07tS_  

ABOUT NAT SEGALOFF'S BOOK HURRICANE BILLYOriginally published in 1990, Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin is at last available again with a new foreword and extensive afterword written in assessment of William Friedkin's career following his 2023 death. Biographer Nat Segaloff draws upon his fifty-year friendship with the controversial director of The French Connection, The Exorcist, To Live and Die in L.A., Cruising, and his greatest achievement, Sorcerer.. This was the first book to offer an intimate portrait of the director. BearManor Media is proud to bring this work back into print. Nat Segaloff's Hurricane Billy: The Stormy Life and Films of William Friedkin is an in-depth look at this mercurial filmmaker of "The French Connection," "The Exorcist," Sorcerer" and other dynamic classics. Billy (his friends called him that) was as explosive as his movies. He was known to hit actors, shoot off a handgun to get an effect, and tell people off to their faces regardless of the consequences. Nat knew him for 50 years and wrote "The Exorcist Legacy" (2023) as well as more than 30 other books, mostly about movies. "Hurricane Billy" was written with Friedkin's participation in 1990 and is being republished after disappearing on its publication 35 years ago.ABOUT THOMAS CLAGETT'S WILLIAM FRIEDKIN: FILMS OF ABERRATION, OBSESSIIN & REALITYWilliam Friedkin: Films of Aberration, Obsession, and Reality was first published in 1990 and has been massively revised and expanded it for this new 2026 edition. It covers all of Friedkin's films in detail, and explores the connections between the man and his movies, as well as their cinematic legacy. It is incredibly provocative in showing how Friedkin's films reflect not only the man who made them but also the world he lives in. Tom went to USC and worked on "The Two Jakes" and "St. Elsewhere" as an assistant editor and since then has won awards for his books in the genre of historical fiction.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

One of our other mini-episodes is now available for your listening pleasure:   Like many of our amusing bloopers, the mics were still on but the Vern, Josh, Will & the main team were all giving a brief salute to actor/podcast host Michael Biehn.   Why was he not as big as other character actor turned leading men like Bill Paxton and Kurt Russell?   What recent comebacks and TV guest spots have we really liked him on?   And why was he not bigger outside of the William Friedkin and James Cameron films he was in?   All you need to end your Terminator week on is just a brief yet amusing honoring of the TRUE Resistance Fighter!     SOUND CLIP INTRO: "Fuck It! We'll Do It Live!!" by Bill O'Reilly

Die auf realen Ermittlungen beruhende Jagd zweier New Yorker Drogenfahnder auf den internationalen Heroinring „French Connection“ bildet die Grundlage für diesen rauen Polizeithriller, der durch seine nahezu dokumentarische Inszenierung und die kompromisslose Darstellung von Polizeiarbeit jenseits herkömmlicher Heldenbilder besticht. Dies ist nicht zuletzt dem intensiven Spiel von Gene Hackman als obsessivem „Popeye“ Doyle sowie dessen Partner Buddy Russo, dargestellt von Roy Scheider, zu verdanken.Kontakt: podcast (at) retroboost.de

In this episode, we kick off the new year with our first proper film. We felt it was time to circle back to the much-beloved 80s to revisit one of the first directors we geeked out over on this podcast. So join us as we check out William Friedkin's over the top epic To Live and Die in L.A. from 1985. Jason unpacks the mastery on hand during the film's production, and Dustin shares his initial impressions, having surprisingly never seen the flick before. But before all that, we dish on what we've been watching in 2026 so far, and that includes more Shaw Brothers antics and a pair of questionable found-footage horror movies. And so much more! Part of the Prescribed Films Podcast Network (www.thepfpn.com) What We've Been Watching: -Jason: Into the Storm (2015) & Invited (2024) -Dustin: The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) & Return of the One-Armed Swordsman (1969) & The New One-Armed Swordsman (1971) & The Lady Hermit (1971) & Assault of the Party Nerds (1989) Show Notes: -To Live and Die in L.A. Trailer -Go check out all the other fine shows on the Prescribed Films Podcast Network -Related Film: The Exorcist -Related Film: Sorcerer -Related Series: The Walking Dead -Related Film: Searching -Related Film: Zatoichi -Related Series: Up All Night -Related Film: Revenge of the Nerds -Related YouTube: Kings of Horror -Related Band: Wang Chung -Related Novel: To Live and Die in L.A. -Related Song: To  Live and Die in L.A. By Wang Chung -Related Topic: Ronald Reagan -Related Film: Manhunter -Related Series: Hannibal -Related Film: Lethal Weapon -Related Film: Streets of Fire -Related Film: Blow Out -Related Series: Breaking Bad -Related Film: The French Connection -Related Game: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas  -Related Game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City -Related Game: Grand Theft Auto V -Related Film: Furious 7 -Related Film: Terminator 2: Judgment Day -Related Film: I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang -Related Film: Them! -Related Film: Grease -Related Film: Blue Thunder -Related Film: Repo Man -Related Film: Family Switch -Related Film: The Babysitter -Related Film: The Babysitter: Killer Queen -Related Film: Terminator: Salvation -Related Artist: Rainer Fetting -Related Series: Magnum PI -Related Topic: Tony Scott -Related YouTube: The Corridor Crew -Related Series: Miami Vice -Related Game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories -Related Film: Cruising -Related Film: The Lighthouse -Related Film: Scream -Related Film: I Know What You Did Last Summer -Related Film: Urban Legends -Related Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer -Related Series: Angel -Related Film: The Housemaid -Related Film: The Mandalorian and Grogu -Related Series: The Mandalorian -Related Series: The Mandalorian Season 2 -Related Series: The Book of Boba Fett Next Time: Valentine (2001)

Sorcerer (1977), directed by William Friedkin, is a tense, gritty thriller about four desperate men hired to transport unstable explosives through a dangerous jungle. The film is slow-burning but relentlessly stressful, building dread through atmosphere rather than dialogue. Its practical stunts and harsh realism make it feel raw and exhausting in the best way. Often overlooked, Sorcerer is now considered a cult classic.And, one of us wishes for Jesse Ventura to run for president.

Brian & Cargill wonder why (in L.A.) To Live and Die in L.A. might be William Friedkin's darkest movie. …and encourage EVERYBODY to Wang Chung tonight!Support us on Patreon! 

Join Cult of the Living Dead as we descend into the Georgetown townhouse that forever changed horror in William Friedkin's The Exorcist (1973). In this episode, The Dale, Cea, and Twan unpack the film's collision of medical realism and spiritual terror, tracing Regan MacNeil's possession as faith erodes and doubt takes root. We explore how domestic normalcy turns to blasphemy, where science fails, the Church hesitates, and evil speaks in a child's voice. From crisis of belief, obscene whispers, and the immortal Pazuzu, we examine how The Exorcist weaponizes restraint to devastate audiences. Nearly fifty years later, it remains carved into the foundation of modern horror.

The thirteenth episode of our season on the awesome movie year of 1971 features the Academy Awards Best Picture winner, William Friedkin's The French Connection. Directed by William Friedkin, based on the book by Robin Moore, and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey and Tony Lo Bianco, The French Connection was nominated for eight Academy Awards and won five, including Best Picture.The contemporary reviews quoted in this episode come from Roger Greenspun in The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/10/08/archives/the-french-connection.html), Charles Champlin in the Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/archives/story/2022-08-26/from-the-archives-high-adventure-in-connection), and Pauline Kael in The New Yorker (https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1971/10/30/urban-gothic).Check out more info and the entire archive of past episodes at https://www.awesomemovieyear.com and visit us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/awesomemovieyear You can find Jason on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JHarrisComedy/, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jasonharriscomedy/ and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/goforjason/You can find Josh online at http://joshbellhateseverything.com/, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/joshbellhateseverything/, on Bluesky at signalbleed.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at https://letterboxd.com/signalbleed/If you're a Letterboxd user and you watch any of the movies we talk about on the show, tag your review “Awesome Movie Year” to share your thoughts.You can find our producer David Rosen and his Piecing It Together Podcast at https://www.piecingpod.com, on Twitter at @piecingpod, on Bluesky at piecingpod.bsky.social and on Letterboxd at

Every December, during the darkest times of the year in our part of the world, we take a little break from our unending Criterion Quest to gather with friends and watch a film that takes place during the winter holidays that is not at all a holiday movie. We may have found the platonic ideal of that concept in this year's offering. According to the intertitles, To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), directed by the late William Friedkin and co-written by Freidkin and former Secret Service agent Gerald Petievich adapting his own novel, takes place from December 20 to January 30. While many holidays take place during that time period each year, including the anniversary of Lost in Criterion and the birthdays of our two hosts, yet no one in this movie has any loved ones to spend their time with. Instead they are too busy being bad cops. Sure, all cops are bad, but at least in fiction some are competent, here they are morally, tactically, and investigatorially terrible. Our old friend Donovan H. joins us to talk about this bleak midwinter tale.

Flashdance leading man Michael Nouri sits down with Steve Kmetko for a wide-ranging, funny, and unexpectedly emotional conversation about his decades in Hollywood — from Goodbye, Columbus and Flashdance to Broadway, Victor/Victoria, Yellowstone, and beyond. Michael looks back on the night the acting bug bit him in a high school Gilbert & Sullivan production, his early stage days with legends like Julie Harris, and bombing his very first movie line opposite Ali MacGraw in Goodbye, Columbus. He talks about trying to dodge the Vietnam draft, enlisting, and then being honorably discharged because the Army literally couldn't find boots big enough for his size-16 feet. Of course, he dives into Flashdance: the terrible reviews, the electric audience reaction, that rare standing ovation in Westwood, working with director Adrian Lyne, producers Simpson & Bruckheimer, and co-star Jennifer Beals (plus their canine scene partner, Grunt). He explains how the massive success of the film didn't translate into the career momentum he'd hoped for, the movie with William Friedkin that fell apart, and how he ended up in Bay City Blues alongside a then-unknown Sharon Stone instead. Michael also shares powerful stories from touring South Pacific right after 9/11 — including emotional nightly renditions of “God Bless America” with audiences arm-in-arm — and the chance encounter with Blake Edwards that led to him starring opposite Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria, complete with a custom song by Henry Mancini. He reflects on aging in Hollywood, evolving from leading man to dads, granddads, and senators, still auditioning for filmmakers like Bradley Cooper, and staying grateful that the phone keeps ringing. Along the way, he remembers working with Sean Connery, F. Murray Abraham, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Kelly Reilly, and even Anna Nicole Smith, plus the life lesson he learned the hard way trying to approach Luciano Pavarotti backstage. He also opens up about political anxiety, the emotional toll of the news cycle, the importance of community, and why he now protects his peace by switching from cable news to TCM. And yes, we meet Charlie, his “heart on four legs,” and hear how daily meditation keeps him grounded after more than five decades in the business. If you love Flashdance, classic Hollywood stories, Broadway memories, and honest talk about surviving and adapting in this business, this episode is a gem. Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription:  Mushtaq Hussain   https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rampage available here: https://amzn.to/478MgvP Matthew Pejkovic of Matt's Movie Reviews is joined by Howard S. Berger to talk about the 1987 crime thriller Rampage starring Michael Biehn and directed by William Friedkin. Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast listed in FeedSpot's Top 100 Movie Podcasts  Support Matt's Movie Reviews PayPal TeePublic Amazon YouTube Membership Follow Matt's Movie Reviews Website  Youtube Facebook Instagram  Rumble

We're making up for a long-time oversight on the podcast by finally watching The French Connection, starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider! After exploring the historical context of 1971 films (and which Best Picture winners we've covered on the podcast), we turn our appreciation toward a thing that influenced so many on-screen car chases, cop movies, and The Wire. We talk about how our podcast keeps crossing over with fast food restaurants, how The French Connection captures the griminess of 1970s Brooklyn and subways and real locations (and real bars), and how William Friedkin seems hellbent on showing actual illicit activities on-screen. Joe admires chemistry glass Joey breaks down *the* on-screen car chase. We talk about how the film is like Fast Five. Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠family@cageclub.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our Patreon page at patreon.com/2fast2forever⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Show your support at the 2 Fast 2 Forever shop⁠⁠⁠⁠!Extra special shout-out to Alex Elonen, Brian Rodriguez (High School Slumber Party), Michael McGahon, Lane Middleton, Jason Rainey, Wes Hampton, Josh Buckley (Whole Lotta Wolves), Michael Moser, Christian Larson, Terra New One, Aaron Woloszyn, and Randy Carter for joining at the “Interpol's Most Wanted” level or above!Intro music by Nico Vasilo. Interlude and outro music by Wes Hampton.

Welcome all you slack jawing sons of bitches to the Men of Action Podcast, the monthly action movie throw down show. On this month's episode we will be examining the mission of Scanlon, Nilo, Kassem and Manzon's from William Friedkin's action adventure "Sorcerer" to see if it was a success, epic failure or complete waste of time. So buckle up buckeroos, cuz shit's about to get explosive.The Men of Action:Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave us a REVIEW.Follow the Show on our Socials:Facebook, Instagram & Threads: @menofactionpodcastBlue Sky: @CheekyBasterdsEmail: thecheekybasterdspodcast@gmail.comDropping A Bruce:Follow the show on our Socials:Facebook & Instagram: @DroppingABruceEmail: DroppingABrucePod@gmail.com

Happy Holidays! This week Tom and Julie put together the Double Threat High Pants Hall of Fame including William Friedkin, James Coco, Mickey Rooney, and more! Plus they watched a few Holiday themed clips submitted by you, such as Christmas Eve in McDonaldland, How To Make Christmas Tree Cheese, John Malkovich playing Santa Claus, and more. We'll see you all in the new year with more Double Threat!CLIPS FROM THIS WEEK'S EPISODE:-Christmas Eve in McDonaldlandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxY2KYDrB2Y-How To Make Christmas Tree Cheesehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GQ1LgggVX4-Amazon.com Christmas Commercial (2001)https://youtu.be/2_HywFG0ErA?si=6_ixLtc660a_GpK6-John Malkovich as Santa Claushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-n9YkTdIcbY&feature=youtu.be&t=02m30sOur brand new Double Threat merch is AVAILABLE NOW at https://doublethreatpod.merchtable.com - Join the Patreon to receive an exclusive discount code at https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon is the best way to support Double Threat! Your support keeps the show going and we appreciate it more than we can say. Plus you get weekly bonus episodes, access to monthly livestreams, merch store discounts, and more!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH VIDEO CLIPS OF DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE DOUBLE THREAT FAN GROUPS*Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://discord.com/invite/PrcwsbuaJx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Reddit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/doublethreatfriends/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/doublethreatfriends⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SEND SUBMISSIONS TO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DoubleThreatPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW DOUBLE THREAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doublethreatpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DOUBLE THREAT IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/double-threat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theme song by Mike KrolArtwork by Joe Frontel00:00 Intro01:10 Statham Steakums07:13 Frank Zappa11:20 William Friedkin19:39 Marty Supreme28:18 Scorsese doc31:10 Our new beef37:03 Michael Caine diarrhea39:44 The High Pants Hall of Fame49:33 Christmas Eve in McDonaldland01:04:07 How To Make Christmas Tree Cheese01:13:55 Amazon.com Christmas Commercial01:22:43 John Malkovich as Santa Claus01:29:55 OutroSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aujourdʹhui dans Travelling nous nous mettons dans la peau de policiers new-yorkais et nous partons traquer la drogue du côté de Marseille. Nous remontons la French Connection dans ce film policier américain réalisé par William Friedkin en 1971. Gene Hackman y est incroyable en flic incorruptible, raciste et véritable machine à pister les dealers. Il recevra lʹoscar du meilleur acteur pour sa prestation. Face à lui, Fernando Rey qui joue un riche criminel français, et Roy Schneider qui lʹaide pour camper la vraie histoire des flics du New York Police Department au département des narcotiques, ceux qui ont enquêté en 1962 sur les réseaux de la French Connection, organisation criminelle qui importait, depuis la France, la majeure partie de l'héroïne consommée aux États-Unis. Le film fait un triomphe à sa sortie. En France, il arrive auréolé de 5 oscars, y compris celui du meilleur réalisateur pour William Friedkin. Il sʹaccompagne également de mesures drastiques en France pour faire tomber la plateforme de la drogue marseillaise. Lʹhistoire du film et celle des dealers corses et marseillais se mêlent dans ce travelling. Il est temps de plonger dans la lutte antidrogue sans y risquer notre peau.

In today's Special Features episode Felicia is joined once again by the great Joey Gantner to discuss the world ending in the 80s, in Steve De Jarnatt's Miracle Mile (1988). We chat about why LA makes a great backdrop for so many memorable films, and why this story is even more relevant in today's climate. Send us your thoughts on the film and let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com Listen to our previous episodes with Joey here:To Live and Die in L.A. (D.O.P. Robby Müller 1985) Repo Man (Alex Cox 1984) Follow Joey here: Spotify: Out of the Podcast Tape Record Label: sludge-people.com IG: @sludgepeople IG: @outofthepodcast Outro Song: Teetering Scales by Tangerine Dream Sources: https://collider.com/miracle-mile-1988/ https://filmstories.co.uk/features/miracle-mile-director-steve-de-jarnatts-1988-film-is-still-one-of-the-best-nuclear-armageddon-thrillers/ https://lovehorror.co.uk/horror-reviews/55993/miracle-mile-1988-review/ https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/miracle-mile-1988-review/ https://journeysindarknessandlight.wordpress.com/2017/08/14/miracle-mile-1988-steve-de-jarnatt/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/tampa-bay-times-miracle-mile/100553558/ https://vhsrevival.com/2023/09/09/the-bomb-that-will-bring-us-together-miracle-miles-quirky-reflections-on-nuclear-holocaust/ https://itcamefromblog.com/2020/02/11/the-everlasting-impact-of-miracle-mile/ https://popdose.com/the-popdose-interview-steve-de-jarnatt/ https://www.stevedejarnatt.net/media https://www.money-into-light.com/2015/11/an-interview-with-steve-de-jarnatt-part_8.html Films Mentioned: Repo Man (Alex Cox 1984) To Live and Die in L.A. (William Friedkin 1985) Cherry 2000 (Steve De Jarnatt 1987) Twilight Zone: The Movie (John Landis, Joe Dante,George Miller, Steven Spielberg 1983) Wayne's World (Penelope Spheeris 1992) Dawn of the Dead (George A. Romero 1978) Strange Brew (Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas 1983) Over The Top (Menahem Golan 1987) Tarzana (Steve De Jarnatt 1978) Revenge of the Nerds (Jeff Kanew 1984) Top Gun (Tony Scott 1986) Peggy's Sue Got Married (Francis Ford Coppola 1986) Tarantula (Jack Arnold 1955) Revenge of the Creature (Jack Arnold 1955) The Mole People (Virgil W. Vogel 1956) Citizen Kane (Orson Welles 1941) Kiss Me Deadly (Robert Aldrich 1955) Children on Men (Alfonso Cuarón 1986) After Hours (Martin Scorsese 1985) Love Lies Bleeding (Rose Glass 2024) The Holy Mountain (Alejandro Jodorowsky 1973) Nymphomaniac (Lars von Trier 2013)

After some downtime Stewart, Rastislav and Ken make their return for Off The Record number 6 of 2025. Kens feature pick is Rampage from 1987 Directed by William Friedkin and starring Michael Biehn. A mostly sombre film about the vampire killer Richard Chase and what the experience was like in the courtroom for the jurors. Even though this was a serious film, Ken recounts a few memorable and funny moments and is on his recommended list.Stewart's greater pick Friendship from 2024 is a story about two neighbours who become great friends, but through the struggles of everyday life have a falling out because the main character is a bit of a born loser. Andrew DeYoung take this classic tale and puts a modern twist on it. The main character played by Tim Robinson is very good in his role. Rasto decides to go the documentary route this time with his 2022 pick called Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues, which explores the life and times of this pioneer of jazz. Directed by Sacha Jenkens using actual footage of Louis Armstrong. Rasto was very pleased with this film and the controversy surrounding Louis Armstrong at the time.We slide back to Ken for another semi-court room drama called Juror No. 2 directed by Clint Eastwood in 2024. Ken was somewhat impressed but also let down at a key moment in the film. Nicholas Hoult stars in the film, And Ken decides this film is worth a better score than our recent review of Cry Macho.After all these serious picks, Stewart from out in left field brings us his tale of the Toxic Avenger from 1984, which in all manor of speaking is a B Movie done so wrong, that it turns out alright! Tons of gore, red ketchup and brutal scenes, not for the faint of heart. Directed by Michael Herz starring Mitch Cohen. This bad boy falls under the classic Troma over the top film. As the name says a nerdy janitor turns into a toxic vigilante after falling into some toxic waste. You can watch the kill count on Youtube if you are brave enough.Rasto brings us back to reality with Three Pines from 2022 which he still gave a half descent score. Created by Emilia di Girolamo and starring Alfred Molina. This is a Canadian Film, from Montreal that explores the life of a small towns sins and how the residents navigate each others crimes while still trying to remain neighbours. There is one other ‘Meh' film that Rasto brought to our attention and that is sleeping Dogs starring Russell Crowe from 2024 which was in his opinion just meh.... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit unsungcinematics.substack.com

Los exorcismos en el cine, mejores y peores Desde que en 1973 William Friedkin impactó al mundo con El exorcista, la película de terror perfecta, una verdadera marejada de cintas alrededor de los exorcismos ha mantenido al tema vivo y a sus detractores muy activos con sacerdotes contando sus experiencias reales y demonios que se nos meten en el cuerpo, . Lo decimos porque, aunque el tema es emocionante, pocas o ninguna vez se ha llegado al nivel que Friedkin impuso a la primera y porque con todas las posibilidades temáticas y visuales que los exorcistas abren al cine, hemos tenido también verdaderos churros y películas completamente fallidas. En estos momentos, en que nos disponemos a comenzar el exorcismo del año 2025 —que entra a su mes final–, y a propósito del cumpleaños 20 de dos grandes películas con este tema (Constantine y El exorcismo de Emily Rose), es que vamos a revisar las mejores y peores películas sobre exorcistas y lo haremos con un gran amigo de Cinegarage: Leoncio Lara Bon, rockero, músico, compositor para cine y exorcista de tristezas mediante el blues, una de sus especialidades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month's Out Now with Aaron and Abe commentary isn't just leaving it up to chance. The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters and Movies, Films & Flix's Mark Hofmeyer join Aaron to discuss To Live and Die in L.A., from director William Friedkin, starring William Petersen, Willem Dafoe, and John Pankow. Listen in as the group discusses the neo-noir crime thriller that has rightfully earned plenty of esteem over the decades. Plus, there are many thoughts and stories about the film's reception, Friedkin's directorial style, the manliness of Petersen, tangents related to other movies, and so much more. So now, if you've got an hour to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter/Bluesky: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @MHofmeyer, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites and blogs:  The Code Is Zeek, Why So Blu?, The Brandon Peters Show, Movies, Films & Flix, Deep Blue Sea the Pod Watch the trailer for To Live and Die in L.A. Watch the music video for To Live and Die in L.A. by Wang Chung

Hey everybody! This week, we are discussing William Friedkin's adaptation of Wages Of Fear, Sorcerer (1977). Listen as we breakdown this incredibly tense and entertaining look into what it is to be truly desperate for a new life. Enjoy 

On this week's episode of The Business of Watches, we're doing something a little different. We're taking your questions, and we've got a special guest as Hodinkee Editor-In-Chief, James Stacey, joins the podcast to help answer your queries on the business side of the dial. We hit a lot of topics, from the best perpetual calendars under $20,000, to rising watch prices, the recent surge in Swiss watch exports to the U.K., and just how popular is Halloween in Switzerland? It's a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it. Be sure to leave any thoughts or questions in the comments section, and we'll do our best to respond. Want to subscribe so you never miss an episode? This new show is being published to the original Hodinkee Podcasts feed, so you can subscribe wherever you find your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or TuneIn.This episode of The Business of Watches is brought to you by Panerai. Click here to learn more about the Luminor Collection.Show Notes:2:30 How Halloween Became Part of Swiss Culture 3:20 William Friedkin's Sorcerer5:20 Simon Brette  5:25 Akrivia / Rexhep Rexhepi 6:10 MB&F 8:05 Sylvain Berneron 9:30 Omega Watches13:00 Omega Speedmaster Professional (White dial)13:30 New Speedmaster Dark Side of The Moon 15:40 Niels Eggerding interview16:20 FC Classic Perpetual Calendar 16:50 Furlan Marri Perpetual One18:00 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar18:30 Montblanc Heritage Perpetual Calendar 19:30 IWC DaVinci Perpetual Calendar Ref. 3750 (Fratello)19:40 Panerai 22:10 Swiss Watch Export Statistics 29:00 What Richemont and Swatch Financial Results Tell Us About The State of The Swiss Watch Industry35:40 Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 38 MM in Damascus Steel (Hodinkee) 35:45 Longines 35:54 Sinn Watches 

In Part 3 of my multi-part deep dive re-exploration of William Friedkin's 1973 masterpiece 'The Exorcist' I take a detailed look at the filmmaking in the first half of the movie.  Considering the Northern Iraq sequence, the Georgetown sequences, Father Karras in NYC, and the Medical sequences featuring Regan up to and including the hypnotism scene. The absolute mastery of camera movement choices and the spare use of score shows how the film eschews (I always wanted to use that word) "horror" film cliches. Mentioned in this episode: Jack Plotnick's Hilarious Exorcist Video  

EPISODE #469 Nice. Today we talk about the best of the worst William Friedkin movies, 1978's THE BRINKS JOB. Or is it the worst of the best? That sounds worse, but I'm not sure it is. Anyways, there's a lot of guys in this movie. If you want look at or to see a guy, of some sort, there's worse movies to go with. Anyways, we love Hurricane Billy. We also chat about a bunch of old THE SIMPSONS (1989 - ) episodes, and recommend Peter Yates' BULLITT (1968), Kenji Misumi's KEN (1964), and Martin Scorsese's AGE OF INNOCENCE (1993). LINKS Join the cause at Patreon.com/Quality. Follow the us on on Bluesky at kislingconnection and cruzflores, on Instagram @kislingwhatsit, and on Tiktok @kislingkino. You can watch Cruz and show favorite Alexis Simpson on You Tube in THEY LIVE TOGETHER. Thanks to our artists Julius Tanag  and Sef Joosten. The theme music is "Eine Kleine Sheissemusik" by Drew Alexander. Also, I've got a newsletter on Substack, so maybe go check that one out, too. Listen to DRACULA: A RADIO PLAY on Apple Podcasts, at dracularadio.podbean.com, and at the Long Beach Playhouse at https://lbplayhouse.org/show/dracula And, as always, Support your local unions! UAW, SAG-AFTRA, and WGA strong and please leave us a review on iTunes or whatever podcatcher you listened to us on!

In this first of a multi-part exploration of William Friedkin's ground-breaking and massively successful adaptation of William Peter Blatty's best-selling novel 'The Exorcist': Friedkin & DP Owen Roizman coming off 'The French Connection' and into 'The Exorcist' Casting travails involving Jack Nicholson, Paul Newman, Jane Fonda, Anne Bancroft, and Audrey Hepburn. Jason Miller and Ellen Burstyn willing themselves into their roles. Studio pushback on the film's prequel, set in Iraq, and Friedkin's demand that they film there despite political upheaval and a lack of an Iraqi film industry. The search for a girl to pay Regan; over 1,000 seen, hundreds screen-tested, before Linda Blair walked into the film production's offices. Special Effects approaches courtesy of Dick Smith and Rick Baker. Soundtrack troubles with Bernard Hermann and Lalo Schiffrin and the saving grace of Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells'. This episode features Friedkin, Blatty, Roizman, and Ellen Bursytn in their own words. Other Friedkin Full Cast & Crew Episodes: The French Connection To Live And Die In LA    

Happy Halloween! We hit our donations goal at this year's Livestream For The Cure, which means we are now on the hook to do commentary tracks for all five Exorcist films. Can't think of a better time to start than now, on Halloween day, so enjoy listening to us talk about William Friedkin's horror classic - ideally while you watch it!(Don't worry, The Embries 2025 should drop this weekend)Interested in more Contrarians goodness? Join THE CONTRARIANS SUPPLEMENTS on our Patreon Page! Deleted clips, extended plugs, bonus episodes free from the Tomatometer shackles… It's everything a Contrarians devotee would want!- Our YouTube page is live! Get some visual Contrarians delight with our Contrarians Warm-Ups and other fun videos!- Contrarians Merch is finally here! Check out our RED BUBBLE MERCH PAGE and buy yourself something nice that's emblazoned with one of our four different designs!- THE FESTIVE YEARS have been letting us use their music for years now and they are amazing. You can check out their work on Spotify, on Facebook or on their very own website.- Our buddy Cory Ahre is being kind enough to lend a hand with the editing of some of our videos. If you like his style, wait until you see what he does over on his YouTube Channel.- THE LATE NIGHT GRIN isn't just a show about wrestling: it's a brand, a lifestyle. And they're very supportive of our Contrarian endeavors, so we'd like to return the favor. Check out their YouTube Channel! You might even spot Alex there from time to time.- Hans Rothgiesser, the man behind our logo, can be reached at @mildemonios on Twitter or you can email him at mildemonios@hotmail.com in case you ever need a logo (or comics) produced. And you can listen to him talk about economy on his new TV show, VALOR AGREGADO. Aaaaand you can also check out all the stuff he's written on his own website. He has a new book: a sort of Economics For Dummies called MARGINAL. Ask him about it!

Episode 144: After a three-month hiatus, ONE FUCKING HOUR is back. We've got some life updates to share — including a temporary lineup change — but we're getting back into it with a true monster of cinema: William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST (1973). A transcendent work of horror that shook the world to its core, THE EXORCIST remains one of the most disturbing and emotionally powerful films ever made. Thanks for sticking with us and if you are able to support Tom Fitzgerald, please sign up for the OFH Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/onefuckinghour).

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Though Death By DVD is taking a break to relocate and build a bigger and better Death By DVD studio we thought it would just be down right insane to not have at least SOMETHING to offer our fine dead studio audience for Halloween. Halloween is our favorite holiday, our favorite time of year and I'll boldly say it's down right the best time of year, so we wanted to celebrate with you and boy howdy, though short in run time we have a whole lot for you to hear on this episode.An all new movie from your host Harry-Scott Sullivan is available now to stream, we have an exclusive new song from SATANIC HEARSE RECORDS called NO LIFE IN THEIR EYES from their forthcoming record DEATH SEX GORE HORROR and of course an update on when Death By DVD will return full time. Celebrate the season of the witch and hit play and hear this episode today! SATANIC HEARSE on Bandcamp : tap here or copy and paste the link belowhttps://satanichearserecords.bandcamp.com/WATCH YOUR HOSTS DOCUMENTARY AND DARK TALES FROM CHANNEL X NOW ON BLOODSTREAM TV: tap here or copy and paste the link belowhttps://bloodstreamtv.com/show-details/dark-tales-from-channel-xLearn more about Bloodstream TV : Tap here or copy and paste the link belowhttps://bloodstreamtv.com/homeIf you're reading this I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support. Death By DVD has almost existed for 2 solid decades, please consider supporting Death By DVD directly on Patreon to secure the future of this very show. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thank you for choosing Death. DEATH BY DVD FOREVER. FOREVER DEATH BY DVD. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ CHECK OUT DEATH BY DVD ON YOUTUBE : https://www.youtube.com/@DeathByDVDDon't forget, Death By DVD has its very own all original audio drama voiced almost entirely by Death By DVD!DEATH BY DVD PRESENTS : WHO SHOT HANK?The first of its kind, (On this show, at least) an all original narrative audio drama exploring the murder of this shows very host, HANK THE WORLDS GREATEST! Explore WHO SHOT HANK, starting with the MURDER! A Death By DVD New Year Mystery WHO SHOT HANK : PART ONE WHO SHOT HANK : PART TWO WHO SHOT HANK : PART THREE WHO SHOT HANK : PART FOUR WHO SHOT HANK PART 5 : THE BEGINNING OF THE ENDWHO SHOT HANK PART 6 THE FINALE : EXEUNT OMNES 

William Friedkin's film The Exorcist terrified audiences upon its release in 1973. They fainted, vomited, and went into hysterics in the theaters. Some overwhelmed viewers left early, only to return the next day, buying another ticket to see if they could make it to the end. But the story behind The Exorcist is just as compelling as the story on the screen. The film's production was marred by tragedy and the unpredictable behavior of its volatile director. The novel the film was based on became a best seller largely by happenstance. And the events that inspired the novel were so horrific and shameful that one man would spend his entire life trying to keep them a secret. To see the full list of contributors, see the show notes at ⁠www.disgracelandpod.com⁠. This episode was originally published on October 28, 2024. The Exorcist is certainly one of the scariest movies and books ever created. What is the scariest book you've ever read? Let Jake know at 617-906-6638, ⁠disgracelandpod@gmail.com⁠, or on socials @disgracelandpod. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to an exclusive mini episode about the music created for The Exorcist, become a Disgraceland All Access member at ⁠⁠disgracelandpod.com⁠. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - ⁠GET THE NEWSLETTER⁠ Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠X⁠ (formerly Twitter)  ⁠Facebook Fan Group⁠ ⁠TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DEFENDANT: Pazuzu EVIDENCE: Manos Special Edition "The Exorcist" Cabernet Sauvignon SCENE OF THE CRIME: Hell, or a staircase near you...  -- Hey friend — welcome to our spooky season send-off. We cracked a bottle of Manos Cabernet, sunk into the couch, and dove headfirst into The Exorcist: the movie, the poster, the Pazuzu lore and all the deliciously grim behind-the-scenes gossip. Expect laughter, wine-fueled tangents, and the kind of true-crime sidetracks that only two slightly lubricated hosts can provide. We unpack why that iconic image of Father Merrin under the lamplight still freaks us out (Magritte vibes included), how the film shaped the possession subgenre, and why Linda Blair and Ellen Burstyn left their mark on horror history. We talk casting choices that almost were (Marlon Brando, Audrey Hepburn?), the haunting performance choices, and how Pazuzu went from ancient Mesopotamia to Hollywood's demon of choice. Of course we get into the messy, human side: on-set injuries, practical effects (the real vomit/peanut-soup moment), Mercedes McCambridge's voicework, and William Friedkin's famously brutal directing methods. Plus the awkward modern problems — streaming paywalls, holiday theater lines, and whether you should ever feed Necco wafers to road-trip company. Sprinkled between film history are the personal stories: first-time screenings, dating decisions made at horror films, and the ridiculous pop-culture riffs that happen when you mix wine with movie analysis. If you love spooky, culty cinema, or just want a cozy chat about why The Exorcist still matters (and why Pazuzu might actually be misunderstood), this episode is for you. Give it a listen, tell us your favorite spooky bottle art, and rank our mini-series with us — we want to know which movie haunted you the most. Cheers (and maybe don't say Pazuzu in a mirror)!

Sitting in the Bel-Nor neighborhood of St.Louis, Missouri is a house with a dark history. Its brick exterior and white shutters makes it just as average and innocuous as the homes that surround it, but this was once the home of Roland Doe - the boy who would go on to inspire William Peter Blatty's 1971 novel “The Exorcist,”and subsequently William Friedkin's film of the same name.

This week, we're watching Andrzej Zulawski's Possession (1981) and William Friedkin's Bug (2006), two movies that test the limits of love and madness. These films take the 'will they/won't they' trope to new heights by asking not whether our two leads will finally hook up, but rather: Will these two people kill each other by the time the credits roll? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brady, Bobby, JM, and Mike discuss the controversial William Friedkin film, Cruising (1980). Has time allowed this movie to be viewed differently? Is it still considered controversial? What are the popcorn bucket ideas?!  And please check out JM's Kickstarter! Horror Not Hate: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jmbrandt/horror-not-hate 

On this week's episode, Brandy Joe sips his Nilbog milk with Best Worst Movie and Jeremy says a prayer to Pazuzu with Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist. Time Stamps: Best Worst Movie - 35:05 Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist - 48:24 We'd love to hear from you! Send your terrorgrams to scaringissharing@gmail.com. Also, check out all the other awesome shows coming at you from the Planet Ant/Planet Ant Podcast multiverse! For merch & more: https://linktr.ee/scaringissharing

Send us a text It's spooky season on Watch This or Die! Before diving into this week's featured film, we kick things off by introducing our craft beers of the episode and sharing a round table discussion on our latest Halloween season horror watches. Then it's time to head into the depths of one of the most iconic horror films ever made — The Exorcist (1973). We talk about how each of us first experienced this terrifying classic, the lasting impact it left, and what it means to us today. We also reflect on the legacy of the great William Friedkin before breaking down the film through our signature Watch This or Die categories. 

In our latest tribute, Janet, John, (and Pen) celebrate the life and career of a very culturally edgy producer, screenwriter, and director of film, television, and opera who was closely identified with the "New Hollywood" movement of the 1970s... William Friedkin! Inspired by Citizen Cane as a child, he threw away his "bad boy" ways from high school and began his career in media by working for his local news station at 16, moving onto directing a live television series and docuseries, The People versus Paul Crump (1962). From there he went on to direct an episode of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour and then his first feature, Good Times (1967) staring Sonny Bono and Cher. Friedkin would go on to make a fantastic crime thriller, The French Connection (1971), which would then win him five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. He is also well known for his Academy Award nominated film The Exorcist (1973) and other films spanning multiple other genres like The Boys in the Band (1970), Sorcerer (1977), The Brink's Job (1978), Cruising (1980), To Live and Die in L.A. (1985.  To learn more about this episode and others, visit the official Cinema Sounds & Secrets website!

This week Rennie and I discuss William Friedkin's SORCERER, a film that was a critical and commercial flop when it was released in 1977. As the years went by, the film enjoyed a critical reassessment and is even considered by some to be a classic.  If you are a fan of gritty realism where there are no heroes, this is a film for you. Also, dig the incredible score by Tangerine Dream. Intro:                   “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Intro 2:               “The Call” – Tangerine Dream Outro:                “Abyss” – Tangerine Dream

Actress and filmmaker Sarah Nicklin (THE BLACK MASS, POPEYE THE SLAYER MAN, SPLATTER DISCO, EXHUMED) joins Adam and Joe in the ArieScope studio to discuss her career journey. From how her young fandom for HOME IMPROVEMENT's Jonathan Taylor Thomas lead her to want to become an actress… to watching John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN and William Friedkin's THE EXORCIST as her first ever horror movies… to going to college at Emerson in Boston and launching her career in New England through whatever auditions she could find out about… to her discipline in always trying to better her craft despite having over 100 films and TV shows under her belt at this point in her career… to how she decompresses after finishing each role and more, Sarah's path is a perfect example of how never giving up can lead to continuing to work, work, work! Also, Dr. Arwen provides “Hollywood Therapy” for a listener looking for life hacks to improve their imperfect process. See Sarah in V/H/S HALLOWEEN coming this October!

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 154 - Tracy Letts - Actor / Writer In this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we speak with actor and writer Tracy Letts (AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY, BUG, HOMELAND). Born and raised in Oklahoma, Tracy struck out for Chicago after high school to find work as an actor in the city's active theatre scene, and we learn why Tracy began writing plays himself. We also discuss cinema's role as a messenger for exposing the stories of the stage to rural American communities without access to the theatre, and he shares his mixed experiences adapting his plays into films, from director William Friedkin's tense vision of BUG to the Hollywood ensemble version of his Pulitzer Prize winning play AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY. An accomplished actor as well, Tracy reflects on seeking advice for performing for the camera from his seasoned HOMELAND castmates Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin, and he reveals how he felt when, after being replaced on a film he had written, he was asked to act in additional scenes invented for his character. Plus, Tracy quotes a critical review that ironically sold out the remaining shows of his first play KILLER JOE.  - This episode is sponsored by Barco & Aputure

LA Times Film Critic, Co-Host of UNSPOOLED, author & basketball connoisseur Amy Nicholson joins me to discuss William Friedkin's 1994 basketball classic BLUE CHIPS. Starring Nick Nolte, Shaquille O'Neal, J.T. Walsh & Alfrie Woodard, written by Ron Shelton (Bull Durham, White Men Can't Jump) and stacked with real-life basketball legends (Bobby Knight, Penny Hardaway, Bob Cousy and more) BLUE CHIPS reeks of authenticity while examining the ethical complexities and financial realities of college sports. Amy Nicholson At The LA TimesAmy's InstagramCraig & Friends PatreonCraig & Friends YouTubeInstagram