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William Friedkin

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Episodes mentioning them5
Total transcript notes5
Positive notes3
Mixed or critical0

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

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WHAT WAS SAID

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Cruising (1980)

Praised for visual immersion, curiosity, and for making the film more interesting than its controversy.

About 0 min
very favorableSean Fennessey

The Exorcist (1973)

Praised as a genius, documentary-like stylist, and apex-mountain director whose film made his reputation.

About 0 min
very favorableBill Simmons

To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)

Praised as a director with great taste, a comeback film here, and a fearless, collaborative stylist.

About 0 min
neutralBill Simmons

Blue Chips (1994)

Mentioned as the director, with a joke about trivia for later.

About 0 min
neutralBill Simmons

The Program (1993)

Mentioned as the director of Blue Chips in a broader discussion of 90s sports-movie evolution.

About 16 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention William Friedkin

To Live and Die in L.A.1985 · very favorableCruising1980 · very favorableThe Program1993 · favorableThe Exorcist1973 · very favorableBlue Chips1994 · favorable
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