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This week’s titles at the Irish Film Institute from Friday, 29th September 2023 includes The Exorcist, Stop Making Sense, and The Old Oak. Read on for a selection of reviews or pop in to make up your own mind!
“Friedkin’s head-swivelling horror is still diabolically inspired.” 5/5 – The Guardian
“If movies are, among other things, opportunities for escapism, then “The Exorcist” is one of the most powerful ever made.” 4/4 – Roger Ebert (1973)
“After Nearly Five Decades, It’s Still Terrifying” – Collider
“Its poetic power is as potent as ever.” 5/5 – The Guardian
“Practically sparks with the synergy between filmmaker and subject.” 5/5 – Empire
“’Stop Making Sense’ is still burning down the house” – NPR
“A work of pure, cathartic power.” – Screen Daily
“Loach’s last orders deliver a generous round” 4/5 – The Irish Times
“Loach’s poetic final film deals with racism and immigration but leaves us with hope too” – Independent.ie
“A ringing statement of faith in compassion for the oppressed.” 4/5 – The Guardian
“Loach and Laverty’s latest work is essential viewing.” – Totally Dublin
A REAL PAIN 13:20, 16:00, 20:40
IRISH FOCUS: GAMA BOMB – SURVIVAL OF THE FASTEST 18.20
MARIA 14.50, 20.20
NICKEL BOYS 17.30
NOSFERATU (35MM & DIGITAL) 15.30 (35mm), 20.30 (35mm)
WE LIVE IN TIME 13.30, 18.15
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