Michael Petroni

Crowe’s ‘Pope’s Exorcist’ adds some edge to familiar structure

“The Pope’s Exorcist” sounds like a title you’d see on a Redbox kiosk around the time of a new “Exorcist” movie (indeed, that saga’s sixth

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SMG sticks with supernatural in ‘Return’ (2006), ‘Possession’ (2009)

Although Sarah Michelle Gellar only cameos in the 2006 sequel to “The Grudge,” she doesn’t abandon supernatural thrillers. Further wading into post-“Buffy” waters, she stars

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‘Miracles’ reviews

John’s “Miracles” flashback review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 17, 2011 “Miracles” (2003, ABC), episodes 1-6 – This was a soothing balm for sci-fi/horror fans going through “X-Files”

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‘Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys’ review

“Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys” — The Fargo Theater usually offers a respite from inane mainstream films, and one example this summer was the flawed

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One-season wonders: ‘Miracles’ (2003) (TV review)

I thought I’d take a break from my “X-Files” seasonal reviews to look at “Miracles” (2003, ABC), which I consider to be part of the “X-Files” family.

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