William Friedkin and Tobe Hooper In Conversation

[@ouaissupere8526]

Friedkin was such a showman... the timing, the jokes. There's few directors able to put a smile on my face everytime I hear them.

[@highvoltagemedia7150]

I was at this screening! This took place ten years ago in the summer of 2014 at the vista theater before they screened the 4K restoration!!! Sat in the same row as Friedkin and Hooper with a good friend of mine. Unforgettable experience. Hard to believe we’re now in the 50th anniversary. Rest in Peace to two titans!

[@jwilliams2965]

Wow what a fucking fun talk between 2 geniuses! R.I.P. guys you are sorely missed

[@duce6433]

RIP to both legends of cinema.

[@Alexander-tj2dn]

Two genius of cinema that made the two best horror films of all time.

[@yellowjackboots2624]

My dad has Alzheimer's and i can see Tobe displaying the same traits here. Bill is so considerate and patient, love them both 😍

[@Strode78]

Not only was Tobe Hooper a great filmmaker he was funny too and such a nice guy.

[@nicdurden]

I miss Friedkin and Hooper so much!!!

[@lowket]

2 of my favorite directors.

[@Ameara-LaVey]

Two kings of Cinema❕ 🩸🫀💋

[@jjphoenix4055]

What an incredible showman Bill Friedkin was.... he could've done stand-up comedy if he wanted to. Never tired of listening to him and the brilliant uncensored way he talks. Hooper is an amazing director too but he's really quite bad with words.

[@ghostwolf1435]

This is a Great Conversation between Two Legends

[@HonkyReduction-b2g]

Both men directed films that stand the test of time. Both of them made films that are in my top 10 favourite films of all time. Sorcerer is one of the most compelling films ever. Tobe Hooper had a real talent for crafting a film. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Eaten Alive (aka Death Trap) and The Funhouse are so well-crafted.

[@terencemiguana]

The architects of two films I was forbidden by law in the UK from seeing for decades and when I finally saw them I was rightfully blown away. To see them both together here is a true gift.

[@TheHandsomeman]

For William Friedkin to Love your film, is a great achievement.

[@JawsBites]

Two legends.

[@jessediaz1293]

It’s ironic that Friedkin called TCM the scariest movie ever made when Tobe Hooper always said it was a dark comedy. People also perceive The Exorcist as the greatest horror movie when William Friedkin says it’s not a horror movie, but to him it’s a family drama. 😂 Both made the two best horror movies in the genre, period.

[@texanology]

For me, Friedkin's The Exorcist is the most Catholic movie ever made. It's a movie that deals with the most powerful thematic aspects in storytelling, the battle between good and evil, between God and the devil/satan. While it may seem bleak and dark in terms of the film’s tone or atmosphere, it's actually optimistic. I love the slower pacing and mood, as well as the photographic style.

[@oscarotter790]

@@texanologyAgreed wholeheartedly--very well put!!! Thank you for posting this wonderful video!!!

[@johnbleakley4125]

On the Salem's Lot blueray commentary track by Hooper he mentions that he and William at one time we're going to do Salem's Lot togeather, with himself directing and William producing. Wow! What a darn picture that would have been!! But, Salem's Lot directed by Tobe Hooper has become a television horror classic in its own right. 🙂👌👌🙏🙏

[@randycunningham7318]

It might not have been as good. It is pretty flawless.

[@reservoirdude92]

Thank you so much for this, Texanology. I have no idea who you are, but you've given us such a treasure with this ❤

[@TheRealDoctorVincentWest666]

Two of the best hands down.

[@JonathanJudd-ve6lc]

RIP - 2 of the best

[@Tales-shorts-thx]

GREAT 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@stevedaszko1649]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I`ve been waiting ages to watch it!

[@MrCarpen7er]

Thank you for this !

[@carlosguillermo566]

7:59 hahaha!.... oh, wait. That's me everytime I like a movie! Fuck!!

[@slimjim4239]

this film is a one off - none of the remakes can capture the tone of this film

[@JasonSum1979]

wow this is awesome! never seen this (Two true game changer within Hollywood) There are no Directors like these two in 2024

[@quainejohnson4808]

I could listen to hooper tell bedtime stories

[@DarkClouds-v8]

RIP to both.

[@roywilson4514]

Magic

[@smashism]

Two treasures

[@paulbadoo9326]

Friedkin saying that he saw "the scariest film ever" is a joke in itself. I think he directed it.

[@elationmedia306]

8:00 *cough* christopher nolan *cough*

[@SpaceCattttt]

Dead men sitting. 😥

[@takeshi_gitano]

when this happened?

[@texanology]

July 21, 2014

[@johnbleakley4125]

Wonder if this has been put onto blueray? 🤔

[@habovay3]

What's with July 23, 1973?

[@texanology]

Date filmed

[@habovay3]

@@texanology What filmed? The movie or this interview?

[@texanology]

@habovay3 Sorry, it was supposed to day 2014, not 1973. The original film was shot from July 15 to September 3, 1973. This screening was July 21 or 23, 2014. ​

[@dannyboyc3po]

​@habovay3 does this look like 1973 ? He even mentions blue ray. Cmon dude.

[@habovay3]

@@dannyboyc3po Oh go change your tampon. Even the author of this posting admits error.

[@dannyboyc3po]

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