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Ep. 561: Sorcerer (1977)

Hello friends and familiars! Summer is in full force making us all hot, sweaty and tired—so what better way to celebrate than with William Friedkin's thriller Sorcerer. This 1977 action thriller has gained quite the reputation in the last decade or two, but is it worth the re-evaluation? We talk about the politics of Friedkin, the faith story that might be presented, and much, much more as we get Sorcerer to the analysis table.  TIMESTAMPS 00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis 03:33 - Quick Sorcerer Reviews 12:32 - Expanding the Syllabus 22:01 - Analysis 43:18 - Shelf or Trash 44:13 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film

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06 Jun 2024

Hello friends and familiars! Summer is in full force making us all hot, sweaty and tired—so what better way to celebrate than with William Friedkin's thriller Sorcerer. This 1977 action thriller has gained quite the reputation in the last decade or two, but is it worth the re-evaluation? We talk about the politics of Friedkin, the faith story that might be presented, and much, much more as we get Sorcerer to the analysis table. 

TIMESTAMPS

00:30 - Introductions and Synopsis

03:33 - Quick Sorcerer Reviews

12:32 - Expanding the Syllabus

22:01 - Analysis

43:18 - Shelf or Trash

44:13 - Wrap Up and Next Week's Film