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gran, could it be possible that it's Merrin's shadow (or perhaps that's what you're saying)? I don't doubt you a bit because Friedkin was so meticulous with every scene.
Father Bowdern
Well, it could have been dreadful musical!
Crucifix Masturbation Scene – Song 8 – Regan singing, “Let it Bleed,” by the Rolling Stones.
Father Bowdern
I'll look for that, granville, when I watch the film again. The one thing I've always noticed in the Northern Iraq scene are the men with their pickaxes hammering away at … nothing. Some will swing and hit dirt, while a small group never touches. I can never figure that one out because Friedkin was so meticulous. Of course, the actors could have been on a particular sacred ground where destruction was not allowed. I wish I had never noticed it …
Father Bowdern
Damien, you also search for it on Google where there's a very large picture that shows minute details. The artist(s) spent a very, very long time on this version of Regan. I love the gesture in the hand very much akin to the draculas in old films.
Father Bowdern
Steve Dunlap said:
Late to the game here…sorry. 🙂
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In regards to one of the first bloopers, whoops, and such…the one where Kinderman asks for a pen, and there's a bunch in front of him….I think that was deliberate.
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Remember, he's laying on the schmaltz here. :) (Something Karras easily detected on him, in the novelization.) He's doing the Columbo thing. Acting simple and unassuming, to get under folks' skin (in a nice way) so that they can more easily relate to him, and perhaps in the process be more open to answering his questions. 🙂
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Chris seemed more of an easy mark for this than Karras…so Kinderman laid it on, right up to the point where he leaves, asking for the autograph. (Besides, you can see the grim, rather intimidating look on his face when he returns to the household as Karras is about to die….the look that says: “You ain't been entirely straight with me, lady….'specially after I was soooo nice.”) 🙂
Steve, that's a good characterization of Kinderman and I like it. However, the pen question actually came from Chris. I believe what I was pointing out is that Burstyn is a great actress who familiarizes herself with the sets she working on, and looks over at the pot of pens/pencils at the time she asks. There's really nothing intentional about the question … just worked out that way.
Father Bowdern
Justin said:
Aha, not yet! Those patterns and colours do not quite match:
It looks more like this gown she is wearing during the spiderwalk (if you blur it):
Only THE EXORCIST could have you analyzing fabrics.
AHA! That's not the same pic, Justin. You included the spiderwalk and even if blurred, it's not the same pale non-patterned pink in Sof's pictures. Now your first pic is much better in color than what we've so far. I can see a patterned robe like the one on the bed and I can see the pink nightgown underneath. Actually, I think you answered better through another AHA moment … you talented little artist!
Father Bowdern
Well, I'm glad you go the PM, Sof. Blah that spring break is over!
Anyway, I started looking more closely at the photos (particularly the ones in the links you provided). I see that the “pillow” should be the striped bed lines. However, the clue is that it is not a “pillow,” but rather Regans robe lying over the pillow!
See the new pics you provided and link them with the old ones.
~The 1st pic above shows Regan in a pink nightgown with a flowery robe.
~The 2nd pic above has the contrast adjusted and does not show the bed linens as well as your linked pic, but they striped.
~The 3rd pic is just another angle taken with Regan's flowery robe thrown on the pillow and looks like the bed linens. NOT!
Okay, next mystery! Good job, Sof!
Father Bowdern
Didn't really want to start another thread, but check out this Monsterpalooza sculpture of Regan …
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GrceHjWMaAo/TaYcepwKLvI/AAAAAAAACIE/aDHIeROImuM/s1600/reagan.jpg
One of the best I've seen …
Father Bowdern
Sofia said:
Oh.. they're not showing up!
Links then – http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a295/sofia_123/setulo-1.jpg
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Hmmm … I don't get the tie in, but I'm sure you do. What I see is yet another entirely different scene (the first one above that you posted) taken in Chris's bedroom of Regan lying on different bed sheets and dressed in a different nightgown. This is probably the “aha” you were referring to because it's definitely in Chris's bedroom and this probably explains that is actually the scene from the study where Rags complains of funny noises. Right?
If not, can you tie it together for me? Like I said, I'm sure you understand what I'm not getting. Which only leads me to the, “Dear God, WB, release ALL the cutting room floor material just like you did for the Washington sightseeing bit … we don't care about sound!”
Father Bowdern
Rowe is not a celebrity; just a woman who had notoriety based on what she did for Jackson. She's financially set for the rest of her life if she doesn't blow it. I should add that she wasn't a true surrogate, but rather a purchased womb to incubate the sperm Jackson chose. If those kids are his in a genetic sense, I have a lot of land to sell in the swamps of Florida.
Father Bowdern
fraroc said:
Father Bowdern said:
(aka avoiding fans and paparazzi).
Father Bowdern
Yeah, but the thing is, Hugh Jackman is a cool guy. friendly, very paitient with paparazzi, and to top it all he's freakin hilarious 🙂
fraroc, you misunderstood me. I wasn't referring to Jackman at all. I was just giving a general statement about most celebrities (and I don't blame them for being this way). I'm sure Jackman is a “cool guy.”
Father Bowdern
fraroc said:
I originally thought that I can voice act, but I dont sound demonic, more like a 90 year old woman with lung cancer :P.
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And also I saw another hilarious interview with Hugh Jackman and this settles it. I have to meet him one of these days! I know that a lot of celebs go to NYC all the time, and because I'm from L.I, I take periodic trips to the city all the time….mabye my next trip..a miracle will occur….. yeah, i don't think so 🙂 I HOPE. but the chances are slim to never gonna happen, who knows?
Don't be surprised … I've met many celebs in NYC over the years. All were friendly and always in a panicked rush to get to where they were going (aka avoiding fans and paparazzi).
Father Bowdern
