Episode 142 - Exorcist 2: The Heretic and The Exorcist 3: Legion

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10/13/23 • 193 min

In this episode of the show, we are discussing a pair of sequels to the iconic 1973 The Exorcist, namely the 1977 Exorcist 2: The Heretic and the 1990 The Exorcist 3: Legion. Over the course of our chat you will hear us wonder how exactly one is supposed to follow up a cinematic singularity that was the William Friedkin masterpiece, whether John Boorman was the right man to do it and if William Peter Blatty's movie needed an exorcism at all. We also talk about Richard Burton's detective skills, Pazuzu as a villain, carp as a Christmas staple in Poland and George C. Scott's gas.

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Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows

Featuring: Jak-Luke Sharp

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Outro: Infraction - Daydream

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Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows

Featuring: Jak-Luke Sharp

Intro: Infraction - Cassette

Outro: Infraction - Daydream

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BONUS Tie-in 27 - The Exorcist (teaser)

Here's a short teaser of our brand new Patreon-exclusive episode of Uncut Gems Tie-ins, a monthly series where we take a classic movie and connect it to a film discussed on our main show. In this special bonus episode of our show, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of William Friedkin's The Exorcist. Over the course of our chat you will hear us talk about how The Exorcist was a unique singularity that transcended the genre, how its horror works, and how its legacy continues to this day. We also talk about bridging the gap between science and religion, the horrors of medicine, Friedkin's rogue directorial methods, and most importantly, how this movie affects everyone who ever attempts to watch it.

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Episode 143 - Exorcist: The Beginning and Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist

In this episode of the show, we decided against our better judgment to take a close look at Exorcist: The Beginning and Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist. Over the course of our conversation you will hear us try to find a reason why these movies exist at all, what propelled Paul Schrader to step behind the camera in this instance, whether it is even possible to stage a prequel to The Exorcist and if this franchise has anything to stand on. We also talk about Renny Harlin's directorial talents or lack thereof, Gabriel Mann's background acting, the ability of these movies to slow down time and much more!

Tune in and enjoy!

Hosts: Jakub Flasz & Randy Burrows

Featuring: Jak-Luke Sharp & Carson Timar

Intro: Infraction - Cassette

Outro: Infraction - Daydream

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