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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
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT 15:40
ANORA 20:20
CONCLAVE 13:10, 18:00
HOUSEWIFE OF THE YEAR 14:10
IFI KINOPOLIS: IT’S NOT MY FILM + Q&A 18.00
IFI KINOPOLIS: MINGHUN + Q&A 20.30
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL 15:50 (OC), 18:15
RUMOURS 13:30, 20:40
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