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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
BLUE ROAD – THE EDNA O’BRIEN STORY 13:00
FRÉWAKA 14:10, 20:10
HOLY COW 16:30
IBERSCREEN: I AM NEVENKA + Q&A 19.50
IBERSCREEN: LA SUPREMA 12.40
IBERSCREEN: RITA 17.00
IBERSCREEN: WE SHALL NOT BE MOVED 14.40
JULIE KEEPS QUIET 15:10, 18:40
THE PENGUIN LESSONS 20:50
THE RETURN 17:20
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