William Friedkin is a chameleon in choice of genres, though he does have a signature directing style.
Oscar Directors: Friedkin, William–“French Connection,” “The Exorcist” (One of Hollywood Best Filmmakers
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Purple Noon (“Plein Soleil”): Movies Almost Banned due to Gay Text or Subtext
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This seductive French film, directed by Rene Clement in 1960, is far superior to the 1999 version with Jude Law and Matt Damon (the latter miscast).
Maestro: Bradley Cooper’s Biopic–Actor-Director Studied Conducting for 6 Years to Portray Leonard Bernstein
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Bradley Cooper Studied Conducting for Six Years to Portray Leonard Bernstein
Haunting, The (1963): Robert Wise’s Subtle Supernatural Horror Movie, Featuring a Positive Lesbian Character (Risque Movies, Queer)
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The Haunting (1963) is a horror movie that features a positive lesbian character that’s feminine and not predatory.
Movie Stars: Child Stars–Drew Barrymore, from “E.T.” in 1982 to “Poison Ivy and “The Wedding Singer”
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Drew Barrymore Drew Barrymore’s career began with her breakout role in Spielberg’s 1982 masterwork, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at age 7. However, her early success was followed by turbulent period in adolescence. Barrymore’s comeback in the 1990s, marked by Poison Ivy and The Wedding Singer, demonstrated her resilience. The founding of her production company, Flower Films, allowed her to […]
