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Anthony Hopkins and Colin O'Donaghue in THE RITE
The Devil and the related phenomenon of demonic possession, have been the source of several horror films for the years. Previous decades offered THE EXORCIST (1973), with its Roman Catholic perspective, and the various films that made up Protestant responses to it in THE OMEN (1976) and its [...]

Yes, once again it’s time for a weekly round-up of news, events, and home video releases brought to you by the Cinefantastique Round Table Podcast. With host Dan Persons missing in action, Steve Biodrowski steps into the driver’s seat, joined by regular contributor Lawrence French and by Arbogast, proprietor of the Arbogast on Film blog. [...]

RANGO features explosions, more explosions, and… other stuff. Ah, truth in advertising.

[ March 4, 2011; March 11, 2011; March 19, 2011; ] Magnet Releasing offers limited theatrical engagements of this TWILIGHT ZONE-type film, with engagements starting in New York, Los Angeles, Denver and Philadelphia in February, then expanding to San Diego, Portland, Seattle and more in March. The story: When a massive power blackout causes a city’s population to vanish, a handful of survivors band together inside [...]

[ February 18, 2011; ] Walt Disney Studios releases this science fiction adventure about nine alien teen-agers who seek sanctuary on Earth after their planet is obliterated. Unfortunately, their enemies show up and begin hunting them down, one by one. As you can guess from the title, our hero is fourth in line for extermination. D. J. Caruso directed from [...]

Welcome to “Paradise”. Teaser trailer for Spielberg’s time-traveling dinosuar show.

In the break following the recording of the spotlight episode on THE RITE and before beginning last week’s round table episode, Dan shared his encounter with a curious audience member with Steve and Larry. Here’s his tale of danger, intrigue, and proper auditorium etiquette.

Marvel Movie footage is pretty fun! Clips Inside

[ February 11, 2011; ] Disney opens its latest computer-animated comedy nationwide, including 3D engagements. As you have probably guessed from the title, this is a skewed adaptation of Shakespeare’s play ROMEO AND JULIET, with gnomes. Pretty high concept, huh? Kelly Asbury directed from a screenplay co-written with eight other writers (not counting the Immortal Bard). The voice cast includes [...]

CW shows return –finally. ‘Collateral’ and ‘Like a Virgin’ SUPERNATURAL preview Clip

Moody poster has one word for us: AVENGE

This week’s Cinefantastique Round Table offers a black hole full of news, as Dan Persons, Lawrence French, and Steve Biodrowski discuss the wisdom of casting Henry Cavill as the new Superman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming reboot and the retooling of WONDER WOMAN for a proposed television series as a modern woman balancing career and work. [...]

Another Challenge for The Green Hornet — TV in the era of Bat-Mania.