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‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
‘Poltergeist’ Review: A Decent Remake Haunted By the Spirit of the Original
Everything that goes wrong in Poltergeist stems from an act of desecration; the building of a cookie-cutter housing development on top of an old cemetery. Some might find the sheer act of attempting a remake of Poltergeist similarly disrespectful; the 1982 original is something of a masterpiece of suburban terror. But if viewers can look past the sheer audacity of attempting another Poltergeist, they’ll find a solid modernization, the cinematic equivalent of a decent cover version of a great rock song. It’s totally superfluous, and not nearly as satisfying as the original, but well-performed and effective in its own way. It’s nice (or, in this case, deeply unsettling) to revisit an old classic in a new arrangement.
'Galaxy Quest' TV Series in Development at Paramount
'Galaxy Quest' TV Series in Development at Paramount
'Galaxy Quest' TV Series in Development at Paramount
Just when we thought that the TV-movie reboot trend had given way to straight-up resuscitating old series, in swoops Galaxy Quest for a bit of meta fun. The 1999 Tim Allen sci-fi comedy has officially been targeted for a TV adaptation from Paramount, bringing the crew of the NSEA Protector out of mothballs once again.
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: There Goes the Neighborhood Again
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: There Goes the Neighborhood Again
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: There Goes the Neighborhood Again
They’re two of the most famous words in the history of the horror genre, spoken by Heather O’Rourke in the original Poltergeist from 1982. That version was directed by Tobe Hooper and produced (and, if you believe the urban legends, ghost-directed, no pun intended) by Steven Spielberg, and starred Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams as the parents of a family whose lovely suburban home is haunted by malevolent spirits. This trailer is for the new remake, which is directed by Gil Kenan, the fine filmmaker behind the animated children’s horror film Monster House. This time, the parents are Sam Rockwell and Rosemarie DeWitt, and Mad Men’s Jared Harris plays the ghost expert who helps rid them of their spectral problem.
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: They're Heeeere
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: They're Heeeere
‘Poltergeist’ Trailer: They're Heeeere
Pro-tip: if you're scared of clowns or creepy dolls, you might want to skip the new ‘Poltergeist’ trailer. If you're all good with evil clown dolls coming to life and attacking young children, what are you waiting for?! You can watch the new ‘Poltergeist’ trailer above.
‘Poltergeist’ First Look: They’re Here...(And Look Familiar)
‘Poltergeist’ First Look: They’re Here...(And Look Familiar)
‘Poltergeist’ First Look: They’re Here...(And Look Familiar)
The original 1984 ‘Poltergeist’ is one of the best horror films ever made. With its PG rating, it’s also one of the great Trojan Horses of genre cinema. Parents show it to their kids, thinking it will be a a little scary but totally family-friendly experience, only to realize too late (usually around the point where the guy hallucinates his face being torn off) that the movie means business. So, when we dive into the first look at the upcoming ‘Poltergeist’ remake, we do so with the skepticism of people who think the original masterpiece holds up as well today as it did over 30 years ago.
The 25 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 25 Years
The 25 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 25 Years
The 25 Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Last 25 Years
This week sees the release of ‘Jupiter Ascending,’ the latest sci-fi adventure from Andy and Lana Wachowski. And while in all likelihood ‘Jupiter Ascending’ will not go down in history as one of the great works of its genre, the occasion of a new sci-fi epic from two of the modern masters of the form seemed like a good time to assess and celebrate the recent highlights of science fiction cinema, which has taken audiences from the furthest reaches of the cosmos to the deepest recesses of the human mind.
Is the 'Poltergeist' Remake Actually a Kids' Movie?
Is the 'Poltergeist' Remake Actually a Kids' Movie?
Is the 'Poltergeist' Remake Actually a Kids' Movie?
One of the more curious horror releases arriving this year is the remake of ‘Poltergeist,’ starring Sam Rockwell, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Jared Harris. Remake or no, that is one enticing cast of talented people. The remake is based on the 1982 horror classic directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg, and up until now, we haven’t known a whole lot about it—aside from the fact that it will be presented in 3D (insert eye roll). A new interview with Rockwell provides some new details about the project, and doesn’t make it sound all that scary.
‘The Way, Way Back’ Interview: Stars Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph
‘The Way, Way Back’ Interview: Stars Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph
‘The Way, Way Back’ Interview: Stars Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph
"Marky Mark and the Fun Bunch." Precisely how Maya Rudolph came to incorrectly remember the name of Mark Wahlberg’s former music group is just one of the highlights of this great interview with her and Sam Rockwell, the two stars of 'The Way, Way Back,' the directorial debut of the writing team of Nat Faxon and Jim Rash. In the film, Rockwell and Rudolph play employees of a water park wh
Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Sam Rockwell’s Justin Hammer to Appear?
Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Sam Rockwell’s Justin Hammer to Appear?
Marvel’s ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.': Sam Rockwell’s Justin Hammer to Appear?
Marvel's 'Iron Man 2' may have proven the least well-received of the trilogy, possibly even the cinematic franchise at large, but there can be no denying that Sam Rockwell's entertaining Justin Hammer character had clearly been shoved aside by 'Iron Man 3,' and likely any future films. If Robert Downey Jr. isn't interested in 'Iron Man 4' however, might Rockwell look to reprise the character in Ma
‘The Way, Way Back’ Trailer: Steve Carell Leads Another Indie Darling
‘The Way, Way Back’ Trailer: Steve Carell Leads Another Indie Darling
‘The Way, Way Back’ Trailer: Steve Carell Leads Another Indie Darling
'The Way, Way Back' premiered at Sundance and will be released by Fox Searchlight later this year. That's been a winning proposition for many films, including 'Juno,' '(500) Days of Summer' and 'Little Miss Sunshine,' which this most resembled. Or maybe it comes across that way because both star Steve Carell. Now there's a trailer for the film.

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