Unflinching, eerie, and disturbing are just some of the words that best describe “Massacres and Matinees.” In yet another fascinating attempt to explore the depths of the human experience through violence and horror, the fourth season of American Horror Story (AHS) continues doing an admirable job of putting a lot of twists in its 1950s era freak show subject matter.
Oct 15 2014
Syfy Acquires New Original Series Dark Matter
Syfy announced it has acquired the new original series Dark Matter, which will be produced by Prodigy Pictures (Lost Girl, XIII) and created by Joseph Mallozzi and Paul Mullie (Stargate franchise). In Dark Matter, the crew of a derelict spaceship is awakened from stasis with no memories of who they are or how they got on board.
Oct 15 2014
ABC Family’s 25 Days of Christmas 2014 Programming Lineup
“Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas” airs Sunday, November 23 – Sunday, November 30. Then from December 1 – 25, viewers can ring in the holidays with new holiday episodes of original series, holiday specials and returning favorites. This year, “25 Days of Christmas” will feature original holiday episodes of comedy series “Melissa and Joey,” and “Baby Daddy.” And for the first time, holiday episodes of drama series “Pretty Little Liars,” “The Fosters,” “Switched at Birth,” and “Chasing Life” will also make their debut during the week of December 8.
Oct 14 2014
The Blacklist – “Dr. Linus Creel” Retrospective. I’ve Got MAO-A 2R.
When normal everyday people suddenly turn into hardened criminals, Reddington (James Spader) believes it’s part of a mind control experiment run by the U.S. Government. Using social psychology, the government unlocks the ”extreme warrior gene” that triggers aggressive anti-social behavior but Agent Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff) isn’t convinced.
Oct 13 2014
American Horror Story Gets a Fifth Season Installment
American Horror Story: Freak Show has broken all ratings records for FX with its premiere episode last Wednesday night (10/8/14, 10-11:32PM). In light of that record-setting performance, FX has rewarded American Horror Story with a 13-episode order for the fifth and next installment of the show, which will debut in October 2015…
Oct 13 2014
Syfy’s ASCENSION Three Night – Six Hour Limited Series Event Premieres December 15
“Ascension” is an ambitious original drama following a covert U.S. space mission launched in the 1960’s that sent hundreds of men, women and children on a century-long voyage aboard the starship Ascension to populate a new world. Half way into their journey, as they approach the point of no return, the mysterious murder of a young woman causes the ship’s population to question the true nature of their mission.
Oct 12 2014
The Affair Season Premiere – “101” Review. Two Differing Viewpoints.
The salacious side of me is responsible for me watching Showtime’s new drama, The Affair. I was expecting a fun, sexy look at an affair between two married people but it is not at all what I expected. The Affair is a somber tale of what happens when two people, who are supposedly in love with their spouses, meet at a diner in Montauk, Long Island and begin a romantic affair. What drives them to it and where it ends hopefully will make The Affair another big hit for Showtime.
Oct 12 2014
Homeland – “Shalwar Kameez” Review. Carrie 2.0.
Oct 09 2014
Troian Bellisario To Guest Star on USA Network’s Suits
USA Network announced today that Troian Bellisario is set to guest star on Suits next season. Bellisario is engaged to Suits star Patrick J Adams whom she met when they both performed in the play Equivocation. Adams had made an appearance on Bellisario’s show Pretty Little Liars in 2010 and many felt it was only a matter of time until Bellisario returned the favor.
Oct 08 2014
American Horror Story: Freak Show – “Monsters Among Us” Review. A Helluva Show!
Step right up, folks; step right up to the most amazing show in town! American Horror Story: Freak Show (AHS: Freak Show) steps into a darker realm with its chilling season premiere complete with what some might call “monsters.” And a carnival side show wouldn’t be complete without clowns…but Twisty the Clown (John Carroll Lynch) is unlike any clown you ever want to encounter. AHS: Freak Show will excite and terrify you in the season premiere “Monsters Among Us.” Enter the tent if you dare.
Oct 08 2014
The Blacklist – “Dr. James Covington” Retrospective. The Doctor is In.
When the body of a criminal is found in an ally with his internal organs missing, the police assume someone was out for revenge. Amused by their conclusion, Reddington (James Spader) informs Agent Keen (Megan Boone) that this is the work of Dr. Covington (Ron Cephas Jones), a disgraced surgeon who lost his license after someone died. Disgraced, Covington now runs an illegal organ transplant ring catering to criminals and wealthy clients. But, is there more behind Covington’s motives?
Oct 07 2014
Witches of East End – Season Finale “Box to the Future” and “For Whom the Spell Tolls” Retrospective. All Good Things.
After watching the Witches of East End season two finale, make no mistake about it. In the world of the supernatural genre, the writers know how to weave a well-driven ensemble piece with evolving characters and storytelling that pushes boundaries. In the aftermath of the thrilling two-hour season finale (episodes “Box to the Future” and “For Whom the Spell Tolls”), I’m still processing the weight of the surprising turn of events, as well as the impact they will have on the future of the series as a whole. ‘Darkness is rising’ is not only the theme for season two, it’s the foundation for so much that transpires in the finale. Episodic writers Richard Hatem and Maggie Friedman go all out with shocking revelations and heartbreaking losses.
Oct 06 2014
The Strain Season Finale – “The Master” Review. Ancient Feud.
My hopes were high for an intense, drama laden season finale but “The Master” doesn’t deliver. There are moments in the season finale that capture my interests, but the majority of the episode lacks any grip. I’ll compare it to a 7-layer dip. When you sink your tortilla chip into the very top and plunge down, hoping to get every single delicious layer only to have your chip break halfway through … well, this is how I felt when I finished watching “The Master.”