Books
William Friedkin’s memoir makes a strong ‘Connection’ with film
June 20, 2013
Movies
There are no rotating heads or spewing green goop on display, but “Exorcist” director William Friedkin’s documentary, “The Devil and Father Amorth,” serves as a curious companion piece to his 1973 horror classic and has its own chilling, if limited, charms.
April 18, 2018
The director of ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘To Live and Die in L.A.’ looks back on his big life.
Review of the documentary “Friedkin Uncut,” focusing on director William Friedkin’s biggest successes “The Exorcist” and “The French Connection.”
Aug. 29, 2019
Friedkin early, Friedkin later: Kenneth Turan’s DVD pick
April 24, 2014
Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, known for ‘The Exorcist’ and ‘The French Connection,’ has died. He was 87.
Aug. 7, 2023
By the luck of the draw, two significant films by director William Friedkin are about to be released for home viewing almost simultaneously.
Entertainment & Arts
Steven Berkoff, the British stage and screen actor who was to have appeared in a revival of Harold Pinter’s “The Birthday Party” at the Geffen Playhouse, said that he left the play after clashing with director William Friedkin.
Jan. 31, 2014
William Friedkin still under the spell of ‘Sorcerer’ 37 years later
April 11, 2014
William Friedkin blows out the candles on ‘The Birthday Party’