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William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87

He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.

By William Grimes

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What’s Lost When Censors Tamper With Classic Films

A new edit of ‘The French Connection’ removes a racial slur. But nit-picking old artworks for breaking today’s rules inevitably makes it harder to see the complete picture.

By Niela Orr