Imagine releasing a masterpiece and having it overshadowed by one of the most famous blockbusters of all time.
The career of outspoken and exciting director William Friedkin is one of the most fascinating in Hollywood. He’s a firebrand who pushed back on studios, did things his way, and gave some of the best interviews of all time.
Seriously, the guy never holds back and delivers the best snippets. It’s hard to pick a favorite movie he’s done, but I would have to say Sorcerer holds a special place in my heart because it’s audacious and stunning.
Friedkin’s Sorcerer had the unfortunate timing to premiere the same weekend as a little movie called Star Wars. While that movie overshadowed it in every way, every year I’ve heard of new people finding Sorcerer and falling in love with the thriller.
Recently, I came across this tweet from All the Right Movies, which features a clip of Quentin Tarantino and Francis Ford Coppola waxing philosophic about Friedkin’s Sorcerer.
Check it out below.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
