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Frank's Movie Log

by Frank Showalter

Cast & Crew

William Friedkin

Director, writer, and performer with 5 reviewed and 19 watchlist titles.

24 Results
Release Year
  1. 1967
    1. Director
      Good Times  1967F: 1 star (out of 5)
  2. 1968
    1. Director
      The Birthday Party  1968C+: 3 stars (out of 5)
    2. Director
      The Night They Raided Minsky's  1968D: 2 stars (out of 5)
  3. 1970
    1. Director
      The Boys in the Band  1970
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  4. 1971
    1. Director
      The French Connection  1971
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  5. 1973
    1. Director
      The Exorcist  1973
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  6. 1977
    1. Director
      Sorcerer  1977
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  7. 1978
    1. Director
      The Brink's Job  1978
      Because William Friedkin directed and Warren Oates performed.
  8. 1980
    1. Director | Writer
      Cruising  1980
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  9. 1983
    1. Director
      Deal of the Century  1983
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  10. 1985
    1. Director | Writer
      To Live and Die in L.A.  1985B-: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
  11. 1986
    1. Director
      C.A.T. Squad  1986
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  12. 1987
    1. Director | Writer
      Rampage  1987
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  13. 1988
    1. Director | Writer
      C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf  1988
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  14. 1990
    1. Director | Writer
      The Guardian  1990
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  15. 1994
    1. Director
      Blue Chips  1994
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  16. 1995
    1. Director
      Jade  1995
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  17. 1997
    1. Director
      12 Angry Men  1997
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  18. 2000
    1. Director
      Rules of Engagement  2000
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  19. 2003
    1. Director
      The Hunted  2003D+: 2 stars (out of 5)
  20. 2006
    1. Director
      Bug  2006
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  21. 2011
    1. Director
      Killer Joe  2011
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  22. 2017
    1. Director | Performer | Writer
      The Devil and Father Amorth  2017
      Because William Friedkin directed.
  23. 2023
    1. Director | Writer
      The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial  2023
      Because William Friedkin directed.
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Frank's Movie Log

by Frank Showalter

Hi there, I'm Frank, a husband and father old enough to have sat wide-eyed during E.T's first theatrical run, I've been watching, absorbing, and dissecting films ever since.

This site began in 2003 when I realized two things: I had become the designated “movie guy” among my friends (you know, the one everyone asks about every new release), and I was frequently experiencing the peculiar déjà vu of realizing, halfway through a film, that I'd already seen it. Clearly, I needed a system.

What began as personal record-keeping evolved into this little corner of the internet where I share my thoughts on everything from blockbusters to obscure indies that deserved better.

New visitors might want to start by reading about how I grade films. After that, feel free to browse my reviews. If you're looking for something that flew under the radar but deserves your attention, I recommend my underseen gems section. Or, for those moments when you want to feel righteously contrarian, I maintain an list of overrated disappointments.

I also keep a viewing log that tracks everything I watch, whether it gets a full review or not, complete with stats. In an age of endless content, sometimes the act of remembering what we've seen becomes as important as the seeing itself.

And finally, if you're curious about what's on my critical horizon, my watchlist details the films I plan to review and why they've caught my interest.

In an era of algorithmic recommendations and corporate marketing machines, consider this site a human alternative—one person's attempt to catalog the vast ocean of cinema and maybe help a few fellow travelers along the way.

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