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William Friedkin Thinks 'Cruising' Isn't Controversialnew
The director insists that certain gay groups' decision to assail the plot for being homophobic is akin to prostitutes complaining about a movie based on Jack the Ripper.
New York Press |
Eric Kohn |
09-06-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: William Friedkin, Cruising
Two Takes on William Friedkin's 'Cruising'new
The 1980 tale of an undercover cop's pursuit of a serial killer in the West Village's leather-clad S-M scene is being screened in select cities in anticipation of the DVD release.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Matt Sussman and Jason Shimai |
09-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: William Friedkin, Cruising
'Bug': Creepy Crawliesnew
Bug can't help but overwhelm the best of William Friedkin's intentions.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Felicia Feaster |
05-24-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bug, William Friedkin
Love 'Bug'new
The craziness is contagious in this claustrophobic, unsatisfying thriller.
Fort Worth Weekly |
Kristian Lin |
05-24-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bug, William Friedkin
William Friedkin's 'Bug' Gets Under the Skinnew
The director of The Exorcist can still deliver the creeps, even on a budget.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Rob Nelson |
05-23-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Bug, William Friedkin
Bugged: William Friedkin Follows the Trajectory of American Fear

William Friedkin ratchets up suspense and terror to an almost unbearable level with his adaptation of Tracy Letts' award-winning 2004 Off-Broadway play Bug.
Tags: Bug, William Friedkin
William Friedkin Talks About 'Bug'
I spoke with "Billy" Friedkin in the library dining room of a sleek purple and blue yacht floating beside a pier at last year's Cannes film festival where Bug won the International Critic's Prize.
Maui Time |
Cole Smithey |
05-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Bug, William Friedkin