William Friedkin is nothing if not daring. That quality has proven to be a gift and a
curse. His inability to reign himself has
proven quite costly to him commercially.
Still, it’s unwise to write off an immense talent, even one who appears
to be well past his prime. Unhindered by
the commercial expectations of the mainstream, a man like Friedkin is free to
explore undiscovered country. This year,
he delves headfirst into the seedier side of Middle America with Killer Joe.
