The New York Times – Film:
The director specialized in grimy thrillers and social dramas that occasionally courted controversy.
Category: The French Connection (Movie)
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William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87
The New York Times – Film:
He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.
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What’s Lost When Censors Tamper With Classic Films
The New York Times – Film:
A new edit of ‘The French Connection’ removes a racial slur. But nit-picking old artworks for breaking today’s rules inevitably makes it harder to see the complete picture.