There are no vampires, werewolves, or anything remotely supernatural about The CW’s Containment. Instead, it brings a deadly contagious virus that hits a bit too close to home. The limited series, while a departure for The CW, is serving as a catalyst for thought-provoking conversations. And, that’s exactly why it’s must-see TV. Based on the original Belgian series, Containment follows a mysterious epidemic that breaks out in Atlanta. In an effort to prevent the disease from spreading, a vast urban quarantine is enforced. Those that are stuck inside must fight
Blood has been spilled on Broadway thanks to American Psycho. Based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis as well as the film adaptation that followed (staring a masterful Christian Bale), this new musical by Duncan Sheik doesn’t quite match their levels of mastery. We first meet Patrick Bateman (a seriously buff yet tightly reigned-in Benjamin Walker) emerging from a tanning bed in a tiny pair of white underwear, listing the high-end clothes he wears and things he likes (Rolex watches, of course). Welcome to the world of 1980s consumerism
Things are about to get a little scary on Hulu. The streaming TV destination will be home to Freakish, a new horror series by AwesomenessTV. The 10-episode show will center around a group of students at a small-town high school. They must fight for their lives after a meltdown at the local chemical plant unleashes predatory mutant freaks. Yikes! The series is currently shooting and will premiere later this year. AwesomenessTV is pulling out all the stops for the show. They’ve assembled a cast of young and upcoming actors we’re
Imagine a future where emotions have been eradicated as a means to get rid of crime and violence. Where the smallest physical contact is forbidden. But, what happens when two individuals will put their lives in jeopardy for love? That’s the premise of Drake Doremus’ upcoming film, Equals. Set in an utopian society called “The Collective,” Equals stars Nicholas Hoult and Kristen Stewart. Their characters are involved in a forbidden relationship. When they’re discovered, they must decide whether to resist urges or to flee. Visually, the trailer is stunning. It’s