Why haven't Dafoe and Peterson done any movies together since "To Live and Die in LA?" They had an edgy, electric, bad chemistry between their characters: "I have a friend in Palm Springs, Lenny Green, you know him?" "I have a friend in Hollywood, Donald Duck, you know him?" These two talents should be reunited on screen.
The chase is the best on film. It just keeps going and going and getting more and more surreal. Initially just two pursuers, it blossoms into several turning up everywhere ('all over $50k??' you wonder) and you are every bit with Peterson & Pankow emotionally in that chase. Friedkin refrigerated an entire set so the characters in "The Exorcist" would breath vapor, not just act cold. He goes all the way with his films.
My favorite crime thriller, that is why I can only see it once every 3 years or so, such to the extent where that scene still hits hard when he gets blasted. Thanks for the upload.
Great interview by Ben. I love how Billy Friedkin cops to being just like his protagonists, obsessed with his mission. Art and reality collide. So iconic, and a tribute to the man. RIP Billy Friedkin.
What a GREAT, wonderfully classy interview all around. Nice job, Ben. Friedkin was a cinematic master and it's wonderful to have his insights and behind-the scenes stories preserved. Bravo!
When I was a kid, I wanted the typical hero in films. This movie disappointed me then. Too dark. I wanted Lethal Weapon. Over the years, I can't stomach the formulaic cop films anymore. They're boring. They don't offer anything. But now, this movie is at the top. Yes, it's dark, but it's a warning not to go down this hole or you may be forever stuck. Great moral.
@@scottherriott4828 Streaming is over-rated. Especially if illegal. Amazon used to have a service called LoveFilm : they post the discs to your home, and then you post them back in the envelope supplied. Only 8 pounds a month. So affordable. Why didn't more people keep subscribing instead of streaming for free from unknown websites?
RIP William. TLADILA is an absolute classic.
love the scene where Dafoe breaths onto the plates to show the notes engraved on it..all to the excellent soundtrack by Wang Chung.
William Peterson was great in this movie and Manhunter.
Why haven't Dafoe and Peterson done any movies together since "To Live and Die in LA?" They had an edgy, electric, bad chemistry between their characters:
"I have a friend in Palm Springs, Lenny Green, you know him?"
"I have a friend in Hollywood, Donald Duck, you know him?"
These two talents should be reunited on screen.
Incredible movie.....perfectly cast. RIP Billy Friedkin.
The chase is the best on film. It just keeps going and going and getting more and more surreal. Initially just two pursuers, it blossoms into several turning up everywhere ('all over $50k??' you wonder) and you are every bit with Peterson & Pankow emotionally in that chase. Friedkin refrigerated an entire set so the characters in "The Exorcist" would breath vapor, not just act cold. He goes all the way with his films.
Really great movie and the sound track is Outstanding.
Right on, Wang Chung was a very bold choice, and 80's period perfect. Just gets better and better with age.
I can FEEL the heat coming off the LA blacktop when I hear that title song.
My favorite crime thriller, that is why I can only see it once every 3 years or so, such to the extent where that scene still hits hard when he gets blasted. Thanks for the upload.
Billy Friedkin and Walter Hill.the best.
I will always miss you dear friend 😢🌹❤️
Great interview by Ben. I love how Billy Friedkin cops to being just like his protagonists, obsessed with his mission. Art and reality collide. So iconic, and a tribute to the man. RIP Billy Friedkin.
What a GREAT, wonderfully classy interview all around. Nice job, Ben. Friedkin was a cinematic master and it's wonderful to have his insights and behind-the scenes stories preserved. Bravo!
When I was a kid, I wanted the typical hero in films. This movie disappointed me then. Too dark. I wanted Lethal Weapon. Over the years, I can't stomach the formulaic cop films anymore. They're boring. They don't offer anything. But now, this movie is at the top. Yes, it's dark, but it's a warning not to go down this hole or you may be forever stuck. Great moral.
The subtext of the movie is very spiritual. The subplot behind the narrative.
Yep. Live by the sword - die by the sword. Just like Friedkin mentioned in the interview.
Rest in Peace Billy
This great film finally gets a long overdue upgrade with a brand new 4k blu-ray in Dolby Vision/HDR10, to be released by Kino Lorber on July 18, 2023.
Any idea why it isn't available for streaming?
@@scottherriott4828 it should be such a great movie
@@scottherriott4828 Streaming is over-rated. Especially if illegal. Amazon used to have a service called LoveFilm : they post the discs to your home, and then you post them back in the envelope supplied. Only 8 pounds a month. So affordable. Why didn't more people keep subscribing instead of streaming for free from unknown websites?
I own it great 4k
Never seen Billy Friedkin without his glasses before. He looks really strange. RIP Bill and thank you for all you gave to cinema.
Petievich was an actual service secret agent ?!! great trivia, and great video. Hail TCM
Adiós, Billy, que la tierra te sea leve, maestro.
This movie isn’t available to stream anywhere. Its frustrating.
Trying to think what chase scene is best. The French Connection or To Live And Die In LA
....his The Sorcerer is great and still unknown.
Why does W.F. look like that? My god. A horror show.
You can't buy this in digital format.
dvds are scarce too I was lucky to find one on ebay. Definitely worth keeping this great movie.
The Blu Ray isn't rare, it's like $23 just buy it and burn your own digital copy.
@@debrapaulsonphotography-da4857 That's what I did, too.
Wow, Friedkin looks bad here, no wonder. RIP
He looks great, looks like he is mid to late 20's.... are you jealous ?
Younger Larry King, just looks. Not good lol
Most S/A in the USSS are boxes of rocks intellectually.
Badass movie. Great actors. Eric Masters killed it !! His bodyguard was hardcore too. Awesome 👍
The guy who portrayed the bodyguard to Eric Masters, was Jack Hoar. Hoar was a longtime LAPD officer at the time.
@@michaelthomas2916 he seemed like a tough guy for sure. Love that movie .