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'The Host' Review

Jordan Hoffman — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:53:06 +0000

Cartesian Dualism lights up the screen in ‘The Host‘ as Saoirse Ronan‘s alien-possessed soul loudly thinks, “don’t you smile at him! Uch! You are not goin’ there!” Then she leans to smooch #TeamIan. And who said there was nothing deep happening in mainstream cinema? Before I dive into all sorts of specifics about ‘The Host’s’ [...]

'The Host' Featurette: Stephenie Meyer's Post-Apocalyptic Love Story

Damon Houx — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 00:30:34 +0000

We're at an interesting crossroads for the new wave of young adult literature being adapted for the big screen. Sure, films like 'Twilight' or 'The Hunger Games' have shown that there is a sizable audience for these films, but yesterday's poor opening day showing of 'Beautiful Creatures' suggests that it takes more than just a series of modestly popular books to net a big screen audience. Perhaps author Stephenie Meyer will be enough to get people into the adaptation of her book 'The Host' and here's a new featurette with the author talking about the film.

What's That Song in the 'Host' Trailer?

Nick Romano — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:36:15 +0000

Are you ready for more Stephenie Meyer-adapted movies? Well, like it or not, you've got one in the form of 'The Host,' a love story/alien invasion/post-apocalyptic movie starring Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons and Jack Abel. The new official trailer recently premiered, and while we're excited to see some new footage from the film, we can't help but wonder: what's that song in the 'Host' trailer?

'The Host' Trailer: Stephenie Meyer's New Love Story…With Aliens!

Nick Romano — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:36:02 +0000

The finale to the 'Twilight Saga,' 'Breaking Dawn - Part 2,' hasn't even hit theaters yet and already Stephenie Meyer and her movie team have released a new trailer for 'The Host.' You think it's a coincidence that promotions for this new young adult book-adapted movie, including the release of the new poster, coincide almost perfectly with the conclusion of Meyer's first venture into the film biz? We think not.

'The Host' Poster: The Alien Has Invaded Saoirse Ronan

Nick Romano — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:07:30 +0000

The ‘Twilight’ saga may be coming to a close with the premiere of ‘Breaking Dawn – Part 2’ in just a few days time, but that doesn’t mean Stephenie Meyer will be any less busy. One of her other non-vampire romance novels, ‘The Host,’ is getting the big screen treatment, and now the new poster from that film has been revealed, showing off its main star Saoirse Ronan.

Watch Video From the Set of 'The Host,' Featuring Saoirse Ronan and Stephenie Meyer

Britt Hayes — Tue, 29 May 2012 22:59:35 +0000

Though it doesn't release until March 29, 2013, marketing for 'The Host' has already begun. The second Stephenie Meyer ('Twilight') property to be adapted for the big screen is a sci-fi thriller starring Saoirse Ronan. Check out the star, as well as Meyer herself, discussing the film in this new video.

'The Host' Trailer: First Look at the Twilight Author's Other Movie

Britt Hayes — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:16:28 +0000

Following the intense success of the 'Twilight' series, 'The Host' (another book by Stephenie Meyer) is currently being adapted for the big screen. The first teaser, which will be in theaters this week with 'The Hunger Games', was released today and it's...very much a teaser trailer.