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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 QUIET LOVE 16.15
ARCHIVE AT LUNCHTIME: MISSPENT YOUTHS? (PROGRAMME 2) 13.15
IFI TALKS – THE RHYTHM OF IDEAS: JEAN-LUC GODARD AND THE CINEMA OF THE FRENCH NEW WAVE 18.30
IT’S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY 15.40, 18.00
MY FATHER’S SHADOW 13.30
NO OTHER CHOICE 13.40
SENTIMENTAL VALUE 20.20
THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE 14.00, 20.30
THE SECRET AGENT 16.30, 19.50
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