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jg, nice video. I like it when the interviewer asks what a director should “possess,” and then Miller continues on with the word in his answer. Interesting aspect for the question and answer.
These are just press-and-go image buttons stamped out on a hand-held device.
When the film was released, I was given an approximately 3-inch, black-and-white printed, circular sticker to be applied to your chest, much like a name tag. I still have it somewhere and it reads: “Nothing scares me, I’ve seen The Exorcist” or something very similar to those words.
Hi Daithi,
Yes. The full diary is located online and I have lost my bookmark. I do believe there is a blog posting somewhere on this site regarding the diary.
If you want further reading material, you may want to purchase Thomas B. Allen’s book Possessed. The diary is now included in the newer reprints, so check for this before you order here. I am not sure, but Captain Howdy could have a link to that particular book through Amazon on here. Therefore, I would suggest ordering the book through here to support this site.
FB
Dear FTP,
Yes. I can see why you think there is something more to the eye in Dietz’s left hand (see below). However, if I recall correctly, Dick Smith said the vomit contraption actually connected behind Dietz’s head. This probably meant the contraption was completely out of sight, perhaps under the pillow which led to the powerful pump necessary. Of this I cannot be certain. I looked this picture over to find this crucial element of which you speak, but I can’t find anything out of place; e.g., intravenous tube strapped to the blue restraint board and the two pieces of medical tape to secure the IV in Regan’s arm should be there. Therefore, I am posting the pic of that particular scene for your perusal (hopefully, you will see something I can’t).
On another note, the very next time in the film that we see Regan’s left hand is when the restraining strap rips apart through “demonic rage” or whatever name you wish to call it. In this shot, notice the difference in the strap’s relationship to the hand and the lack of elements I indicated above. Compare the pictures and you will see that things do are out continuity context.
Click the pictures to enlarge if you wish.
FB
Hmmm … or perhaps the Catholic church keeps things “shrouded” in mystery a little too much? Not really.
If Ronald Hunkeler wanted to come forward soon after the possession, he was under the scrutiny of his parents who made the right choices for their child.
If Hunkeler wanted to come forward when The Exorcist was released, perhaps he chose not to be in the public eye and chose his career at NASA as more important (albeit this “true story” has been on the table for discussion for many years about what a pubescent child can do for attention).
If he came forward today, I don’t feel he would have a much of a story. The book and movie of the “true story” have already been made.
He’s just not a cash cow, unless he releases a blow-by-blow detail that rivals the diary of Bowdern/Halloran.
FB
I envision the shirt design below in various flesh tones with the words “Help Me” along the midriff:
In my last house, I had a whole entertainment room dedicated to The Exorcist. Yes, it would creep folks out because I had one of the original Dick Smith molds of Linda Blair in demon makeup hanging up in an enclosed box on the wall.
If I can find the boxed-up materials of the signed autographs (even one with McCambridge in a candid shot), I’ll post them here.
Good news, Gabriel. I just read September 09, 2009, is the designated street date according High-def Digest. A month’s difference isn’t an issue because I’m going along with you Gabriel about the fact that WB chose TVYNS as the blu-ray edition. For me, it’s The Exorcist: TVIWB (The Version I Won’t Buy on blu-ray).
Is this the “golden child” blu-ray for The Exorcist? Not likely. My theory about this is based on the fact that Amazon lists a running time of 122 minutes, while High-def Digest gives a 132-minute viewing time. In other words, both sites can rely only on the information provided by WB. Therefore, I’m pretty positive WB has another blu-ray version up their sleeves with all the bells and whistles. I can wait.
As you’ve noted, it really doesn’t make sense to follow the Close Encounters of the Third Kind bundled blu-ray. However, The Exorcist is indeed a cash cow for WB and that makes sense to them from a financial point to keep re-re-re-re-releasing the film utilizing the newest and most technology.
Let us know how it looks on blu-ray with your new B-R player and HDTV! 🙂
