William Friedkin is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for directing "The French Connection" in 1971 and "The Exorcist" in 1973; for the former, he won the Academy Award for Best Director.
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@RamseyMcV3 жыл бұрын
Old school. Loves answering questions and is obviously a film fan first. People like him are dying out. Great story tellers, very honest and not selling something or hiding behind a billion dollar brand.
@RoddyTullenz3 жыл бұрын
"Most movies should be watched with your emotions...I'm not looking at filmmakers for their philosophy, ideology, or psychology" So good, so true.
@KrisBryant99 Жыл бұрын
Most of his movies are ironically rooted in all that you listed lol In fact a lot of 70s Cinema like Network and Chinatown was political
@MaeyaTVusa4 ай бұрын
The creator hinking is important
@UltimateNinja-fe6yh6 жыл бұрын
I could listen to and watch Friedkin talk about films for the rest of my life.
@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cbАй бұрын
What a legend. RIP Billy Friedkin sir, the world is a far duller place without you!❤
@JacobLomax3 жыл бұрын
Film Lecture where he also roasts the audience if they aren’t paying attention or yawning but also if they’re paying too much attention lol I WORSHIP THIS MAN !
@philipperholland3 жыл бұрын
it is cool he totally rejects the sit in the chair and take questions before an audience format thing and immediately belittles the host and engages the audience haha
@philipperholland3 жыл бұрын
charmingly of course
@robertnegron9706 Жыл бұрын
Stand up comedy at its best.
@stefanross812910 ай бұрын
.... He was GREAT.
@judyd501110 ай бұрын
Ll I'm l
@intuitiveimprints10 ай бұрын
What a filmmaker and what a unique personality he was. Loved his sense of humor and his “tell it like it is” attitude. No BS with this man. He also was a filmmaker willing to take lots of risks. Sometimes they paid off big time and sometimes not. But the point is, he always stayed true to his vision and never compromised. He’s a legend in cinema and I will miss him dearly. RIP William Friedkin 🙏🏻
@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cbАй бұрын
Spot on mate. RIP Billy Friedkin sir, the world is a far duller place without him❤
@ricarleite7 жыл бұрын
William Friedkin is the "teacher" director. He knows a LOT and he demands a lot from those who listen from him - and he is just brilliant.
@nickfekula66173 жыл бұрын
Why didn't he get a standing ovation?
@dantedlane23 жыл бұрын
@@nickfekula6617 hes dropping jewels my goodness sharing secrets he shouldnt
@TheCreepyKroly Жыл бұрын
This man is so hilarious. Very dry and no-nonsense. I love his approach to answers and telling stories. I hope nobody in the crowd interpreted him as being rude or in an unpleasant mood. This is a very particular sense of humor that not everyone gets, unfortunately.
@tomhamilton52613 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest film directors ever. Brilliant speaker and insightful man.
@greg1mcintosh84410 ай бұрын
The two months before the sudden passing or at least I didn't know he was on his way to passing of Leonard Cohen I became spontaneously and inexplicably obsessed with everything about him always interviews his music. I got in touch with the background poetry and music of my generation that I never directly paid attention to but was always there from that genius and when I had exhaust my interest listening excessively he died. Suddenly an out-of-the-blue two months ago I started being excessively excessively preoccupied with all things William friedkin. Is interviews these talks is movies blah blah blah I found out he died.. I've had that experience with other artists off and on in my life. Personally I think it's a gift some wonderful thing can't explain it I'm so glad that I could learn and feel who these people were under absolute on her obsessive genius I love that so much. Thank you Leonard and William. You live on
@Grdnp034 жыл бұрын
This is one of the greatest american filmmakers in the history of cinema.
@marcusmorgan23734 жыл бұрын
To Live and Die in LA is so god damned overlooked and underrated
@mguevarra613 жыл бұрын
A damn good film, if you ask me....
@foosbooze2633 жыл бұрын
Along with Sorcerer.
@marcusmorgan23733 жыл бұрын
@@foosbooze263 agree...Sorcerer is one of the best films of the 70s
@kramalerav3 жыл бұрын
@@foosbooze263 Sorcerer was an interesting misfire.
@FrancoisDressler3 жыл бұрын
@@kramalerav Wrong.
@rossdiamondthief66272 жыл бұрын
William Friedkin is a great/underrated and under appreciated Director now. He seriously deserves more love/attention now!
@pressureworks Жыл бұрын
Not by any means underrated nor under appreciated. Get out of here.
@Golfstar174 ай бұрын
Underrated? Under Appreciated? Have you been living under a rock? He's been listed as one of the greats since the 70's
@Superpowerless17 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Friedkin all day..such an insightful, interesting guy
@JosephHfx6 жыл бұрын
Buy his book....The Friedkin Connection.
@samreid91063 жыл бұрын
“Anyone know who Peter Boyle is? He was on Everybody Loves Raymond that stupid show.” I love Friedkin
@snolan19907 жыл бұрын
Willy Friedkin. Perhaps the greatest raconteur of all time.
@mrsbaylocksvideoemporium96214 жыл бұрын
"Jesus...how do you qualify to get in here?!" hahaha I LOVE Willy Friedkin - raconteur par excellence!
@benjijack2210 ай бұрын
R.I.P - What a film maker he was! 29/8/35 - 7/8/23
@particleboy35845 жыл бұрын
'French Connection,' 'The Exorcist' and 'Sorcerer' - that lightning struck three times in one lifetime is incredible. And that's just three of the best, let alone everything else. One of a handful of geniuses of the New Hollywood.
@Nintendonomics2 жыл бұрын
@@kramalerav Nah. He's one of the greats
@kramalerav2 жыл бұрын
@@Nintendonomics Absolutely one of the greats..when working with the right material. Deal of the Century, The Guardian and Bug were all pretty terrible.
@mnewman77759 ай бұрын
Live and Die in LA
@user-bf5pk8lh3w5 жыл бұрын
i have ENDLESS respect for William Friedkin. What a legend!
@sonpham3210 ай бұрын
The French Connection and To Live and Die in L.A. are masterpieces. RIP.
@1dbanner6 жыл бұрын
Sorcerer. Masterpiece.
@kramalerav3 жыл бұрын
The Exorcist was a cinematic masterpiece. Sorcerer was an interesting misfire.
@Romul0992 жыл бұрын
His best screenplay in my opinion
@SquabbleBoxHQ2 жыл бұрын
Sorcerer absolutely his best film and a masterpiece.
@TheNewNationPodcast10 ай бұрын
I feel like the first four vignettes could’ve been amazing films in themselves
@gterrymed8 ай бұрын
He's so generous; with this interviews and lectures videos all over KZbin, its like he never left us.
@kthx11383 жыл бұрын
I like this guy, Friedkin--he's hilarious! He's a no-nonsense, no bullshit guy! His documentary-style realism is exactly what I go for when I make a film. I really love getting gorgeous images in almost no light.
@rossdiamondthief66272 жыл бұрын
There’s no phoniness or pretentiousness with William Friedkin. So humble and down to earth. Love this man!
@anthonyjohnson86722 жыл бұрын
i would pay big to listen to friedkin,he commands respect,brilliant guy
@tylertilwick68528 ай бұрын
I love any interview with Mr. William Friedkin! His knowledge about films and the craft of filmmaking, along with his anecdotes/stories were so entertaining to me! RIP Mr. Friedkin❤🙏
@escondido390110 ай бұрын
What an immense loss! Rest in peace Mr. William Friedkin! 🙏🙂🥀
@devin_shivmaster8 жыл бұрын
He didn't direct Paper Moon.. That was Peter Bogdanovich.
@roneteus4 жыл бұрын
Damn. Friedkin is the best. Would love to see him talk about his other works as well. Other than The French Connection and The Exorcist. He has so many overlooked movies that deserve more attention.
@BrentWilkins777710 ай бұрын
Yep, such as his first feature film, “Good Times” (1967) starring Sonny and Cher. I would have loved to hear his views on that film.
@legendofbillyjean2 жыл бұрын
“Everything you see, we had to do.” That’s how you make a great movie!
@Alexander-tj2dn4 жыл бұрын
French Connection and The Exorcist were such incredible and superb films.
@MindBat6 жыл бұрын
Mr. Friedkin is a movie directing GOD.
@universaltalentbookings13892 жыл бұрын
William Friedkin is Hilarious . and very entertaining . Man I would have loved to have worked with him on one of his sets.
@bankcounsel9 ай бұрын
This guy is basically my favorite now. After this Q&A, he leaped everyone else. What a performer himself.
@joeb57653 жыл бұрын
"It meant zippo". I'm from Manchester and to see empty chairs at this event boggles my mind. He stands up throughout the entire event and doesnt get a standing ovation? I cannot empathise with these people. And its not even like he doesn't deliver. It's insightful and funny and extremely entertaining. For some reason these people aren't that arsed. I honestly don't get it.
@RustyApper3 жыл бұрын
I'm up the road in Wigan and , ahhhh what I wouldn't give to be at an audience with Bill!
@nigelinasia20888 ай бұрын
That audience did not deserve him. 猫に小判。
@LorraineHinchliffe-vg5cbАй бұрын
Spot on mate, I'm from Salford. RIP Billy Friedkin sir, the world is a far duller place without him❤
@billybarnell199619 күн бұрын
I’m from down Sheffield way and I couldn’t agree more. RIP to a legend 💛
@IMangame7 жыл бұрын
This guy got such presence. Probably the best director to listen to.
@billjones85032 ай бұрын
The bang at the end I thought was one of those iron doors slamming. And to me was a stroke of genius. Great aural finale gave it gravitas.
@hauntedhose Жыл бұрын
He’s 82 years old ?? Looks f’ing amazing…god bless him and his no bullshit approach 🇺🇸🙏
@generationselfie9 ай бұрын
Dude you’re stupid, this was 12 years ago. Moron.
@purplecrown505 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy. So engaging to listen to, yet so unfiltered and irreverent as well. A true legend of cinema.
@stefanross81294 жыл бұрын
..... I've met Billy friedkin a few times and he was great! He had such insights into filmmaking and his approach to making good movies. He's quite an inspiration.
@stefanross812910 ай бұрын
.... R.I.P. William Friedkin. We lost one of the great filmmakers.
@davidsantacarlaАй бұрын
How lucky the world we’ve lived in to have Billy Friedkin.
@rext89494 жыл бұрын
I doubt whether Hitchcock would have ever done a standup Q&A ever . Freidkin's genius is his ability to choose a great story and then improvise the technique of filmmaking so that the audience could relate to it . Not surprisingly most of the participants in this session were all young . TFC was novel in it's approach .
@MrScopophiliac10 ай бұрын
a beautiful man with such humour and generosity and great insight!
@JosephHfx6 жыл бұрын
I love listening to him...very compelling talker...
@nickfekula66173 жыл бұрын
excellent speaker
@chrisgjohnson1345 жыл бұрын
INCREDIBLE DIRECTOR AND AMAZING HUMAN .......
@jonaslafonte90705 ай бұрын
The film world will never see another William Friedkin or any semblance of him.....
@stevenmcnicoll5060 Жыл бұрын
I had the great pleasure of meeting him at the Edinburgh International Film Festival after a screening of Killer Joe. He was a delight to talk to. Modest, self deprecating and funny.
@antonioHR232 жыл бұрын
this guy is such a great speaker its like watching stand-up setup-punchline setup-punchline
@Damiano06307 жыл бұрын
An extremely bright and forthcoming man who speaks as well about the craft of film as anyone. This is a true master class for these students. Love the Nick Nolte vignette too.
@radonpq994 жыл бұрын
Such an intelligent witty and brilliant person, only he could have pulled off a film like Exorcist, the film should have been given oscar for best picture and best director.
@iangrant361510 ай бұрын
I love that part way through, he could tell that the interviewer's questions were going to just be quite basic questions that he had answered many times before, and he says put your questions away and just talks to the audience himself and tells stories. He knew what was needed, and didn't need the interruption of questions, and just told his standard set of stories. In another interview he told someone that when the questions aren't original, he just gives the same rehearsed answers, and it's true. He was as much a wonderful performer as he was a director, and would have made a great stand-up comedian. A class act indeed.
@CuntLucifer11 ай бұрын
I learned 10 x more in a 1 h 37 m video, than I did in an entire filmmaking course on Masterclass a year ago. This stuff is priceless. Friedkin really is a master of his craft. Rest in peace, Mr. Friedkin
@chronoslv32 жыл бұрын
I like how he doesn't bother sitting down and barely pays attention to the woman interviewer. This guy is real
@z31rider246 жыл бұрын
Fucken Bad Ass Director. Remembering some of the things Director John Carpenter said on his Movie Halloween; shot in 20 days, phenomenal. French Connection; shot in like 30 or 40 days. Incredible that Movie Directors were able to pull that off and make movie history.
@cnfuzz10 ай бұрын
If you listen to him how he explains you understand why he was among the greatest directors.
@UltimateNinja-fe6yh5 жыл бұрын
Friedkins 4 Underrated Films- Sorcerer, Rampage, Jade and The Guardian.
@johnboy32064 Жыл бұрын
His depth of film knowledge is encyclopedic.
@JacobLomax3 жыл бұрын
Don’t go to film school: go to films and listen to Fridekin!
@eileen18203 жыл бұрын
This man is hilarious!
@ThomasLuca2 жыл бұрын
To all you film students, listen and learn from Billy, because he's one of the few #MastersofCinema
@Walber9965 жыл бұрын
What an incredible director...I will never forget the Exorcist...
@robertnegron9706 Жыл бұрын
I worked in the Randall’s wards island area back in the 80’s 90,s and 2000’s. Remember seeing the bridge they used in the final scene. Friedkin was rejected a permit for filming in that area by the parks Dept. So he had everyone show up real early before the parks DEPT knew what was happening. The rest is history. Great film making etc. one of the film greats.
@percyweasley93015 жыл бұрын
Why didn't he get a standing ovation?
@AoiHeartStranger2 ай бұрын
I think there is value in endulging in the art of cinema instead of trying to make everything seem real. Thats what made Buster Keaton stuff so good. I really want to watch "To live and die in LA" now, cause it looks very cinematic, without any pretense.
@jared72375 жыл бұрын
This is unbelievably good. Thank you for this upload @newyorkfilmacademy, sincerely.
@jimcameron123410 ай бұрын
Seven years ago he looks so fit for his age yesterday I was shocked about his looking three months ago in his fifty anniversary Interview
@MrOkami759 ай бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. He's a brilliant speaker.
@misterpowers523410 ай бұрын
RIP Legend🙏🕊
@Freeskiingisdabest Жыл бұрын
Friedkin is the definition of a badass.
@markybgoode10 ай бұрын
Wow!! The man is brilliant. I was entertained the entire time. Thanx for posting.
@ajones7477 жыл бұрын
excellent speaker
@alxandermurillo10 ай бұрын
The last minute carries a heavy weight. We will keep trying. Thank you, sir. RIP.
@danieljp3048 Жыл бұрын
The chyron at 15:04 states Friedkin directed “Paper Moon.” He did not. Peter Bogdonovich did.
@NoemiGuzman62 жыл бұрын
- Love William Friedkin ❤️👍🏼
@sttarch51506 ай бұрын
I've watched thousands of YT vids and this is one of the best.
@ThomasLuca4 жыл бұрын
*applause* THE EXORCIST (1973), SORCERER (1977) are masterpieces. And I'd love to see Fritz Lang Interviewed by William Friedkin (1975) Conversation with Fritz Lang. *thumbs up* Thank You, Bill, for terror-ific movie memories.
@jrdoran7 ай бұрын
Had a smile on my face while watching all the way thru. Such a charming, funny, and intelligent guy who commands the room. RIP
@JamesMc2051 Жыл бұрын
Great directors have a really strong vision and idea and that comes through in him as a person. He knows what he likes and what he wants to do.
@enriquesinghjr9 ай бұрын
Underrated! Maybe he won't rank in most people's Top 10 best film directors of all time, but for many years I always thought of him as among my favorite people to listen to talk about cinema, through his interviews/commentaries he was one of my favorite film professors.
@killbot_factory11 ай бұрын
15:03 whoa, I had no idea that Friedkin had directed Peter Bogdanovich's classic film Paper Moon!
@MalRome9 ай бұрын
Imagine talking to film students who need to be explained who Peter Boyle or Jackie Gleason is
@massi6528 Жыл бұрын
How come this only have 80000 views!? Thanks a lot for sharing. 👍
@jeshkam4 жыл бұрын
I'm so in love with this guy. I truly wish he was my dad :))
@Kezleu10 ай бұрын
Good evening, I remember when the connection was released, a very popular program in France told us about the number of shots during the chase. we were impressed. this director had so much to tell, I sometimes watch his films with the bonus videos c'est le cinema!!!
@roquefortfiles9 ай бұрын
Billy is the perfect conduit from the old to the new Hollywood. What a raconteur. And a very good film maker.
@dirbrody4 жыл бұрын
So glad I went to school there. Graduate of 2007...
@kerwingo998 ай бұрын
Absolute legend.
@crustafari8 ай бұрын
He was so incredible - a one of a kind - RIP
@krisscanlon4051Ай бұрын
God dang there is so much Friedkin stuff out there it will keep me busy for some time. I truly believe that Friedkin was a American filmmaker with European sensiblities.
@valentinapenta271510 ай бұрын
"How do you qualify to get in here?" Good question, Mr. Friedkin.
@greatdelusion76548 ай бұрын
A master of his craft. Literally no one else could’ve made The Exorcist. There’s a video somewhere in which Tarantino explains well why only Friedkin could’ve made it.
@cfx50003 жыл бұрын
The director of the most powerful film that will ever be made. No one can take that away from him.
@LeroyKinkade5 жыл бұрын
Best director ever.
@nikitamcconnell80272 жыл бұрын
That’s a genius. In real life he’s probably an asshole but that’s a part of him being a genius. Marvelous speech.