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Barre Phillips obituary

Jazz bassist and master of improvisation encouraged by Ornette Coleman who left the US for France

The Guardian - UK

Trick of the light: the enduring appeal of René Magritte’s big tease

The record $121m sale of his most famous painting last week sealed the Belgian surrealist’s place in art’s hall of fame. What does it mean for his legacy?

The Guardian - UK

“Suddenly he had a different attitude, and from that moment it wasn’t as much fun… It’s strange when one of the guys is a little less keen”: How The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway forced Peter Gabriel and Genesis apart

1974’s ambitious double-album took a heavy toll on the people who worked on it – then its lukewarm reception and bewildering stage show made things even more tense

Louder

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Take Two: classic horror movies

Which classic horror icon slasher has more movies? What version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers did critics like better?

WhatToWatch

The Best Movie Remakes of All Time

You might be surprised that some of these reimagine other films.

Marie Claire

What's hot in theaters? Old movies — and some that aren't so old

Look at almost any movie theater marquee right now and you’ll probably see not just new titles but a smattering of older films, too

The Independent UK

20 Years Ago, The Most Unnecessary Horror Movie Exposed Hollywood's Worst Habit

'The Exorcist: The Beginning' overcame a troubled production only to not be very good. But there's still a valuable lesson to learn from it and its dueling Exorcist prequel.

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Russell Crowe Almost Saves The Most Absurd Demonic Thriller of the Year

Russell Crowe stars in a meta-horror movie inspired by William Friedkin's 'The Exorcist.' But despite Crowe's best efforts, the goofy horror-drama finds a fun balance before petering out.

Inverse

The Exorcism review: Russell Crowe makes his second Catholic demon-hunting film in a year worth watching

While this new film lacks the Italian-accented camp of 2023’s ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’, it makes up for it with some decent B-movie thrills... at least until its climax

The Independent UK

5 best queer movies from the '80s to watch during Pride Month

The 1980s saw a shift that elevated LGBTQ movies to the mainstream

Tom’s Guide

5 movies like Netflix's 'The Wages of Fear' but better

Want to watch thrillers like Netflix's 'The Wages of Fear' that are higher rated? Here are our recommendations.

Tom’s Guide

Netflix’s new #1 movie is a remake of a French classic with divisive reviews

The Wages of Fear has climbed to the top of the Netflix charts

Total Film

“I’d never attempted to write a whole record on my own. I wasn’t feeling confident. I was concerned I might end up with a load of outtakes and waste the money”: How Steve Hackett made Voyage Of The Acolyte

Missing his pal Peter Gabriel and sensing more change in the air with Genesis, the guitarist overcame his confidence issues to become the first member to release a solo album

Louder

The 32 greatest '70s actors

These movie stars lit up the screen amid a tumultuous decade in American history

Total Film

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The Guardian - US

‘Rarely does a film cause national hysteria’: The Exorcist turns 50

In 1973, the demonic horror shocked and compelled the US, remaining a vital landmark for the genre in the decades since

The Hindu

The Exorcist and Tiger Stripes for midnight screenings at IFFK this year

William Friedkin’s horror classic The Exorcist and Malaysian director Amanda Nell Eu’s Tiger Stripes are the films to be screened at IFFK as part of the category this year.

Roll Call

The most DC story ever? Maybe it’s ‘The Exorcist’ - Roll Call

Most prominent Washington tales are political, but homegrown horror “The Exorcist” has been creeping people out for more than 50 years.

The Independent UK

Mark Kermode fans left delighted by critic’s angry evisceration of ‘staggeringly dull’ new Exorcist film

‘It truly delivered and was everything I could have hoped for,’ one listener said of critic’s latest takedown

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The Conversation

The Exorcist: Believer is a ‘retcon’ film - it imagines none of the sequels exist. This sequel shouldn’t exist, either

Halloween season is here, bringing with it the promise of new horrors at the box office. This year it’s all about renewed cinematic horrors.

The Conversation

The Exorcist at 50: a terrifying film that symbolises the decline of America's faith and optimism

Please note this piece contains spoilers.

The Independent UK

Mark Kermode fans left delighted by critic’s angry evisceration of ‘staggeringly dull’ new Exorcist film

‘It truly delivered and was everything I could have hoped for,’ one listener said of critic’s latest takedown

The Independent UK

Mark Kermode fans left delighted by critic’s angry evisceration of ‘trash’ The Exorcist: Believer

Kermode’s rant has been called his funniest in 10 years

The Independent UK

Satan, scandal and S Club 7: The remarkable story of The Exorcist child star Linda Blair

The former actor was just 14 years old when she terrified a generation of filmgoers as a schoolgirl who spits obscenities and masturbates with a crucifix after being possessed by the Devil. What followed was an Oscar nomination, an arrest and some of the wildest career moves you could imagine.…

Chicago Sun-Times

‘The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial’ an engrossing achievement by the late, great William Friedkin

Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Clarke star in Showtime’s crisp version of the classic, updated to the present day to allow for more diversity.

The Independent UK

Movie Review: 'The Exorcist: Believer' doesn't desecrate the original but it won't compel you

There may be no holier ground in horror than “The Exorcist.”

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