"What an excellent day for an exorcism." Famous for many reasons, The Exorcist is one of the finest horror films ever made. Linda Blair's transformation is something else to behold. Her character is so scary that she's effective. Who can forget the taxi stop for Father Lankester Merrin in front of the house?

Bug is a unique, intense work of art about mental illness. The gasoline-soaked finale is unbelievable and crazy. Although Ashley Judd was struggling on her own from the outset, it's not until Michael Shannon shows up that things start to click. They're extraordinary and complement each other very well. It's the level of their conversations that's cerebral and fascinating which probably gripped William Friedkin's interest in the first place.

Sorcerer is a unique motion picture from William Friedkin that's shot on location in the Dominican Republic. This isn't about the plot per se but an adventure of four men who are down on their luck and will do anything to turn their fortunes around even if it means life and death. Among the finest and most unforgettable scenes in cinema history is the bridge crossing, twice at that, which took three months to film.

Best Picture winner of 1971, The French Connection is one of the most famous cop movies made. Gene Hackman is unforgettable as Popeye Doyle. A scene that's often imitated in many movies is the dirty car being taken apart in search of drugs. There's the legendary car chase after the elevated train, and the ending is chilling to watch.

William Friedkin sure knows how to make exciting movies. There are many compelling elements in To Live and Die in L.A., and the biggest of them all is William Petersen's supercharged performance. Of course, Michael Mann saw so much talent that he had to have him again for Manhunter. Then, there's the young Willem Dafoe in a brilliant, chilling role as Eric Masters.

William Friedkin delivers a quality film once again, and this time, it's called Rules of Engagement. What a strong cast: Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Kingsley, Anne Archer, Guy Pearce, and Philip Baker Hall, among others. Even more important is the story. Sure, it's easy to be reminded of Man in the Middle, Breaker Morant, and A Few Good Men, but the genre is always compelling: military courtroom drama.

Everything is the same but with a different cast and some changes in the script, among others. Hence, the highest rating I can go is '7'. If it's original, then sure...I'll give it a '9'. Why not William Friedkin try to change it up by having the jurors vote "guilty" across the board? He just needs a persuasive argument to reach for the big swing.

William Friedkin's attachment to the project is reassuring because he's an excellent director who isn't afraid to take on anything. It's been the case for Jade which is a satisfactory crime thriller. The acting, the storyline which was penned by Joe Eszterhas, and the lushful cinematography are the hallmarks of the film.