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Ben,
Magus brings up a good reference and book. For the librarian in you:
Oesterreich, T. K. (1921). Possession and Exorcism. NY, NY: Causeway Books.
[Reproduced (for obvious reasons) in 1974, pp.400, ISBN: 0 88356 035 6]Ben,
Thanks for the information on Wilson. I was trying to connect his book’s title, “CRASH GOES THE EXORCIST: WHERE THE EXORCIST FAILED,” with that of Christianity (Wilson) and the film itself.
I take it from your comments that Wilson is only analyzing the “failure” of The Exorcist on a Christian and/or Creationist level … perhaps the tenets of one religion over another (?). [Scratching head.]
Unfortunately, I can’t find a synopsis or review online. Would it be something that you could perhaps share? You have piqued my interest once again, friend.
Many thanks,
Fr. Bowdern
Enjoy this theory from Rob Ager about what you question here.
Father Bowdern
Ben,
Great collection! I have most of these. One in particular, “CRASH GOES THE EXORCIST: WHERE THE EXORCIST FAILED by Dr. Clifford Wilson (very interesting rebuttal of Blatty’s novel),” sounds inviting. In what way does Wilson’s rebuttal make it an interesting read?
I can’t find much online because it was written in 1974. I did find this, however, about Wilson here.
Ben, it is long wait for the novella and I hope the Blu-Ray 2009 version of The Exorcist is actually released in 2009! 😉
Ryan, I agree about the technology. If we can’t stop at HD-DVD or Blu-Ray, the only stage left is 3D! The latest and hottest technology is called “Holographic Versatile Disc” or HVD, which has been in development in Japan over the last ten years. And to think, I was happy when DVDs were remastered and ready to play on my DVD player!
As far as the Blu-Ray Exorcist, I do have one hope for this new release: I would love to see Ellen Burstyn’s opinions to be heard more. I know that The Fear of God had to be cut and that meant Ellen’s part, too. This time around, I hope WB will do real interviewing with one of the greatest actresses of our time. [And, yes, I will harp once more that she was gypped for not winning the Academy Award for her role as Sara Goldfarb in Requiem for a Dream versus Julia Roberts’ portrayal of Erin Brockovich. Hollywood is full of shit on their political viewpoints by picking Roberts over Burstyn.]
Clarification of “Political viewpoints:” Crash versus Brokeback Mountain. Why compare these two movies that were pitted against one another? Look at what happened to The Exorcist!
I’ll bite, Ben. Just let us know when. My first five months in 2009 will be spent on forensic anthropology.
Yes, indeed! Ryan, the Cap has posted a lot of new stuff on the homepage including this article. Catch ’em while their alive! 🙂
I am happy to see you agree on “9002 draculA ynnohj” posting a link for all of us curious about this dissertation. Johnny? 🙂
I have read the book and I believe Exorcist fans will find it a joy to read just as I did.
While a portion of the book’s title, “Critical Essays,” denotes a collegiate viewpoint only, don’t hesitate to buy this book. In America, the word “essay,” often screams “monotonous,” “tedious,” and “uninteresting.” This is not the case here.
Benjamin Szumskyj did a wonderful job of editing 13 unique compositions from compelling writers into one compilation of intriguing and thought-provoking “individual chapters.”
Enjoy!
When Regan/Pazuzu shouts, “MERRIN!,” it sure as shit scared the hell of Sharon and everyone else. That scene was so fantastic in the way in which it was shot … the viewer looking down to witness the terror from above. Friedkin rocked that scene as it was another build-up to the exorcism.
I agree about the EIII: Legion scene … it scared the shit of out me when it happened which is so rare because Blatty set it up so perfectly! See it here.
Good points again. I know Blatty did not have a thing in the movie about an exorcism being performed, but he had to write one to appease the studio. I’m really sure if the let Blatty go for it on his own, it would have had more impact.
Blatty’s direction and opening scene in the church was awesome. Plus, your the image of your gravatar is probably the scene that scared the hell out of me most because it had a clever set up.
