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Justin,
You are the man! That indeed is an interesting article and I hope you win it. If those words came from Ellen Burstyn, I believe them (and, of course I do because the person quoted is correct). Hmmm … what did Eileen do with that new asshole Ellen ripped her? 😉
Also, you were asking about the script in another post. Be aware there is an eBay auction for a “genuine script” at a cost of around $1800 USD. Skip it … even if you have the money.
Father Bowdern
That’s true … and it also means audiences were suckered into theaters for The Exorcist II: The Heretic while forcing them to watch the evil-spirited Pazuzu turn into a senseless swarm of locusts in an even more senseless movie.
Father Bowdern 😉
PS: Justin, did you check out Dietz’s website? You’ll be about as pissed as I am about the photos and proclamations. Yeesh!
Thanks for confirming this Ryan. I had that perception from the description regarding “The Exorcist Locations: Georgetown Then and Now” special feature and the lack of mentioning either of the Bill’s. It was a nice thought though, but I’m not surprised. At least there’s something on the BD about Georgetown. My real hope is that there will be actual footage (or at least photos) of the wing being constructed on the 3600 Prospect Street house.
I’m sure the special feature, “Faces of Evil: The Different Versions of The Exorcist” should cover what you’re refering here.
In time … in time.
Father Bowdern
Gab,
I hear you and you’re singing to choir regarding some 3D. However, Hollyweird is bombarding theaters with 3D films that appeal to those from the 1950s and 1980s as well as much younger audiences and turning profits for the studios like mad.
I think when you point to Avatar you are making a good analysis. Yet the film proved to be successful through its proper use of 3D technology along with James Cameron’s inventive thinking. I, for one, did not see Avatar in 3D. However, I did the film in 2D and kept wondering about the 3D aspects that were so obvious in almost every scene. Avatar didn’t merely go to the top of money heap based on the story line alone; the 3D aspect coaxed audiences into theaters and Cameron is enjoying his bang for the buck he invested upfront. Now, audiences will delve into the oceans of Pandora in Avatar 2.
I digress. WB has been smart enough to use (exploit to some degree as well) The Exorcist as a vehicle for cash since it the release 1973. At my age, I can’t tell you how often this film went to theaters and made money and how many times the film has been released in different formats (including a laserdisc which I owned) for “home theaters.†If WB is getting on the band wagon with BD and adding this much extra material, they know their cash cow is ready for milking again (especially by removing the original version for purchase).
So, I agree with you. However, whether it’s a gimmick or not, and if the current trend continues, we’ll be seeing Regan projectile vomit straight into faces of the audience. 😉
Father BowdernJustin said:
There’s a recent interview with Deitz at a horror convention somewhere on YouTube. She seems like a lovely lady but definitely takes a bit too much credit where it isn’t due. When the interviewer (who hadn’t seen the film) asked her what it’s like to have a NECA figure of herself, she didn’t bother to correct him and say it’s modelled after Linda Blair…
But I guess when your only claim to fame is THE EXORCIST, you would want to get as much out of it as you could. I certainly would.
And yes, it seems she does believe the Heretic picture is her, it’s all over her official websites and she sells it for signing at conventions.
Justin, I agree that she is quite eccentric and more than precocious regarding her appearance in The Exorcist. You must have seen the same link I put on here somewhere about Dietz because I do recall exactly what you are referring to about the NECA figurine. The link above is the Shockerfest 2009 (point 5:20) where Dietz refers to the bobble head and that hideous picture from EII.
The sad thing is that Eileen Dietz will never receive credit like McCambridge did and deservedly so. Like you said, she seems like a nice person, but you have to call an ace an ace.
Father Bowdern
Well, I still have this on my vacation reading list (especially on the plane because people usually stare at titles). This one has brought some attention on subways, planes, etc. in the past.
Sof, are you quoting from another source (I don’t think you are)? I ask only because I see the beginning quotation and the ending one after the comment I made about you. Knowing you pretty well, I believe it came from you and it actually makes sense in an altogether different fashion because it uses a lot of the verbiage from the film like “somnambulism†and “unconscious rebellion.”
Ah, you clever girl! I love that stream of thought that pours from your creative brain. 🙂
Father Bowdern
Justin,
I have mine (with all the scribbled notes in the margins), but I just can’t part with it … but sometimes you can find a copy of a copy online. Pay the least you can unless it’s authenticated as genuine.
Father Bowdern
Justin,
I have a few of my script pages scanned in on here somewhere, but here’s one scene that differs from the final cut:
Father Bowdern
I think Friedkin may have been shown how the film would look with the blue tint and he agreed (like Ghetto said … to give a more cold look to the film).
Being a diehard fan of the original, I’d much rather see it left alone … just use DNR without leaving artifacts would be fine with me.
Father Bowdern
Justin,
That is interesting news about the VHS. I recall reading an article about EII and Blair years ago. The article focused in on Blair and it boiled down to the small amount star power she gained from the original film and why we don’t see her in the possessed makeup. “Using stock shots of Linda Blair from the first film for the climax (all new shots of Regan possessed were done by a double because Linda Blair refused to have the possession makeup done on her again) …”
I did do a small amount research to see if EII gave credit to Blair’s demon makeup double, but I can’t find one. Karen Knapp comes up, but I believe she was the voice for only certain parts.
When you mention Dietz, did you mean she believes that the picture we’re talking of is that of her? Surely, she can’t think that’s a picture of herself. However, she’s a bit spaced-out and makes claims like this often: “People often like to call me a stunt double but I wasn’t a double and I wasn’t a stunt girl and I wasn’t all kinds of things they like to call me. I was a principal actress in the film. Photo doubles and stunt doubles do not get residuals, so it’s a delineation between being a double and being a principal actor in the show. Because I didn’t do extra work. Being a double is an extra. I didn’t do extra work then; I don’t do extra work now.”
Come on Eileen, you can’t get residuals for an non-credited, non-speaking role no matter how convincing you want those types of statements to sound. Even SAG guidelines state: “For acting/on-screen appearances you must provide a character name (e.g. “John”) or role (e.g. “Jury Member”). Submissions with an empty character field or with descriptions like “lead”, “supporting”, “featured”, “background”, “extra” or “bit-part” will automatically be discarded.” Tsk, tsk, Eileen. You must have a great lawyer or WB decided to give you residuals until you die because they like you, they really like you.
Father Bowdern
No problem on posting them. The makeup is horrible on their “professional model.”
BTW, I always get ticked when I see the photo of Blair’s double in The Exorcist II: The Heretic and it’s referred to as Linda Blair in the demon makeup in The Exorcist. The bad thing is that Blair actually signs those copies at conventions when fans bring them by.
Oh well.
Father Bowdern
Just another thought. The year 2013. Thirteen is the ‘evil’ number and The Exorcist will celebrate its 40th anniversary. I think a 3D theatrical release will happen regardless of what Friedkin says. I’m sure WB execs have already assigned a group of techs to work on this, merely because 3D home theaters are and will continue to be the big push. In fact, if you stop into any of your electronic stores, the CRs give you the glasses to watch snippets of 3D movies. Conversion from 2D to 3D will be the great test and James Cameron is doing this for Titanic 3D for a 2012 release date. The prices for these 3D home theaters sets and the glasses continue to drop and by 2013 they could be the best package going. So, I believe we’ll find The Exorcist: The Ultimate Immersion Into Evil version in theaters and on shelves in 2013.
Father Bowdern
