David Midell Archives - Irish Film Critic

“The Ritual” draws from the 1928 exorcism of Emma Schmidt, one of the few cases officially recognized by the Catholic Church. Led by a Legendary Exorcist, the real-life exorcism was performed by Father Theophilus Riesinger, a Capuchin priest known for conducting some of the most intense exorcisms in American history. The exorcism took place over …

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Movie Review: “The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain” Is One Of The Most Profound And Heart-Wrenching Films You’ll Ever See

Malika HarrisSeptember 17, 2021September 15, 2021

Based on the true story of the events that led to the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., an elderly African American veteran with bipolar disorder, who was killed during a conflict with police officers who were dispatched to check on him.