Mikael Håfström is the director of "The Rite," starring Colin O'Donoghue, Anthony Hopkins, and Ciaran Hinds. The film, which deals with exorcism, will be is released by New Line January 28.

 

Director Mikael Håfström attests, "There is universal interest in the rite of exorcism. Much of it comes from religion, but a lot also comes from popular culture, with 'The Exorcist,' from back in the '70s, still being the most famous film about this phenomenon. All over the world, people are drawn to the subject, despite the fact–or perhaps even because–it can't be proven or entirely understood. The more you look into it, the more you see there are no easy answers."

 

 

 

Anthony Hopkins stars in "The Rite," directed by Mikael Håfström. The film, which also stars Colin O'Donoghue and Ciaran Hinds, is being released by New Line on January 28.

 

 As an actor, Hopkins has delved into the nature of evil, most notably with his embodiment of Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs." Of "The Rite" he says, "There is a debate at play within the film: Is it the Devil? Is there such a personification? Or is it psychology? Is it Freud or God? Who can say?"

 

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“Britt Reid is famous for being the son of someone who did something great, but he’s just a dude who parties,” says Seth Rogen. “He’s never once done anything meaningful in his life.  But when his father dies, he sees he has the opportunity to do something that gives his life purpose and direction – he decides he’s going to use his inheritance as a force for good.”

 

 

Reese Witherspoon stars in "How Do You Know," the new romantic comedy written/directed by James L. Brooks. The film, which also stars Owen Wilson, Paul Rudd, and Jack Nicholson, is  released by Columbia December 17.

“If this movie is about one question, it’s ‘How do you know when you’re really in love?’”– Witherspoon.

Jeff Bridges reprises the role of Kevin Flynn in "TRON: Legacy," the remake of the 1982 classic "Tron," which also stars Bridges. The film, which is directed by Joseph Kosinski and also stars Garrett Hedlund and Olivia Wilde, is being released by Disney on December 17.

One of the underlying elements of the story is technology. It’s so exciting to realize all the things that you can do….Jeff Bridges