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The article reports on author Philip Pullman and his literary trilogy, "His Dark Materials." Pullman's "The Golden Compass," published in 1995, has been turned into a radio drama and is opening as a movie in the United States in 2007. The novels are about a fantasy world in which the Church, turned into a totalitarian bureaucracy, must be stopped. Despite some beliefs that Pullman is a Satanist, he has received praise from clergy and maintains his belief in religion.

Interviews George Lucas. Myths and their relation to `Star Wars'; The character Darth Maul in `The Phantom Menace'; Darth Maul compared with Darth Vader; Transformation of Anakin Skywalker; Why `Star Wars' is not religious for Lucas; Lucas' opinion of religion and the Bible; Nature of the Force; Heroes and families in `Star Wars'; Lucas' spiritual quest; Emotion in `Star Wars.'

Discusses the success of the Christian motion picture 'The Omega Code,' by Gener8Xion Entertainment. The Christian group that funded the motion picture; Comparison of the movie to 'The Blair Witch Project'; Why the film's success may elude duplication.

The article reviews the film "Mohammad, Messenger of God," directed by Moustapha Akkad.

The article reviews the film "In the Name of the Father," starring Yves Beneyton, directed by Marco Bellocchio.

Reviews the motion picture "Constantine," directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Keanu Reeves and Rachel Weisz.