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'Annabelle' kicks off horror season, Marfa's Trans-Pecos Fest and Nicolas Cage's latest
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'Annabelle' kicks off horror season, Marfa's Trans-Pecos Fest and Nicolas Cage's latest

Director John Leonetti joins us to talk about 'Annabelle,' the prequel to the wildly successful "The Conjuring"; we visit the unlikely cultural hub of Marfa, Texas for its annual music festival; and Nicolas Cage takes a dubious step into the rapture film genre.

Annabelle Wallis stars as Mia Gordon in 'Annabelle'
Annabelle Wallis stars as Mia Gordon in 'Annabelle'
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Director John Leonetti joins us to talk about 'Annabelle,' the prequel to the wildly successful "The Conjuring"; we visit the unlikely cultural hub of Marfa, Texas for its annual music festival; and Nicolas Cage takes a dubious step into the rapture film genre.

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John Leonetti was the cinematographer on "The Conjuring," which grossed $318 million worldwide. Now he takes over the directing duties on the prequel, "Annabelle."
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Fans and musicians flock to the West Texas desert town for a weekend festival that's become a staple for this unlikely cultural hub.