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It's hard to definitively categorize sci-fi into an individual box. Unlike other genres, there is never a singular concept that sci-fi focuses on. Rather, it imagines scenarios in which humanity is unbounded from limits on technological innovation and advancement. Thus, the possibilities are virtually endless. In these movies, dystopian futures are a reality, the universe is explored to its greatest ends, and extraterrestrial life is prominent. Even with unlimited potential, it seems like the most famous sci-fi works typically implement a pessimistic perspective.

For example, Ridley Scott's Blade Runner franchise, which will continue in 2025 with the series Blade Runner 2099, takes on the concept of hyper-advanced AI but does so in a bleak, depressing tone. Meeting other life forms has some positive implications, but the genre always assumes the worst. Several upcoming Alien movies will surely reinforce this trend, and offer a continuation in the story of the vicious Xenomorphs.

"Le's play." "Double it this time." Gravitas has unveiled an official trailer for an indie pool hall thriller titled Break, which is a rather obvious pool reference when you "break" the game at the start. This will be getting a limited theatrical release later in April, though it hasn't played at any festivals. In the film, Eli learns that his absent father was a Detroit pool hall legend. He journeys into the Detroit Pool scene, and must confront the realities and dangers of the game, along with his own demons. Michigan-native actor Darren Weiss stars as Eli, joined by Braedyn Bruner as Millie, Victor Rasuk, Jeff Kober, Patricia Belcher, Caleb Emery, Suzen Baraka, Uriah Shelton, Wendy Braun, and Rick Fitts. This looks pretty rough, but it's nice to see a pool movie again, feels like it has been a while since there was one out in theaters. Check it out.

Break is the latest sports drama and thriller set in the world of pool, and Collider is delighted to exclusively bring the first trailer for the new movie to our readers. Break features a talented ensemble cast, including Darren Weiss, known for his roles in Inside Man and Tin Soldier; Victor Rasuk from Reasonable Doubt and Netflix's The Baker and The Beauty; Jeff Kober of The Walking Dead and Sons of Anarchy fame; and Caleb Emery, who has made his mark in Good Girls and Hunters. The film also features the likes of Patricia Belcher, Braedyn Bruner, Uriah Shelton, Wendy Braun, Suzen Baraka, and newcomer Petra C. Matheson.

Network: Netflix.

Episodes: 38 (hour).

Seasons: Four.

TV show dates: August 10, 2017 — July 9, 2021.

Series status: Ended.

Performers include: Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf.

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A coming of age comedy from Robia Rashid, the Atypical TV series centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum. Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy.

While he embarks on his new journey, with the help of his therapist Julia (Okuda), Sam's mother Elsa (Leigh), father Doug (Rapaport), and sister Casey (Lundy-Paine) have to learn to come to terms with...

The Fyc Independents Screenings will take place Friday, May 31 in Van Nuys, Calif, Variety has learned exclusively.

Formerly the Fyc U.S. Independents, this evening of screenings and schmoozing with talent from series such as the CW’s “All American,” Netflix’s “Atypical” and Starz’ “Vida” is thrown by actress and producer Meredith Thomas to increase visibility of supporting, guest and short form actors.

“I’m driven to help independent talent and creators get much needed attention of TV Academy voters during a time when studios are spending millions on Fyc mailers and hosting extravagant events,” said Thomas. “I want to level the playing field so great work can be seen and recognized.”

The lineup of actors whose Emmy eligible work will be showcased include Kristos Andrews (Amazon’s “Class Act”), Wendy Braun (“Atypical”), Elena Campbell-Martinez (“Vida”), Michael Campion (Netflix’s “Fuller House”), Kim Estes (Vimeo’s “Dicks”), Ren Hanami,...

Vulture Watch Where will Sam's search for love and independence lead? Has the Atypical TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Atypical, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About? Streaming on the Netflix paid subscription platform, Atypical stars Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf. This coming of age comedy centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18 year old on the autism spectrum. While Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy, his family must to come to terms with how...

Ed Helm (center, with hat) as Eddie and Tracy Morgan (to right) as Chris, in The Clapper. Photo courtesy of Momentum Pictures ©

The Clapper is an indie film about a different side of Hollywood, a kind of romantic comedy about an anonymous worker in Los Angeles who ekes out a living as a paid face in the crowd for audiences for infomercials. It is a job kind of like a movie extra but ranked much lower, as clappers are impersonating ordinary people in audiences in advertisements impersonating television programs. Clappers are part of the background that creates the illusion that producers are selling to their real audience.

Director Dito Montiel adapted the script from his novel “Eddie Krumble is the Clapper,” his second book after “A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints,” which was also made into an indie film.. The story is semi-autobiographical, based on Montiel’s experiences after moving to L.

Netflix has renewed its Atypical TV show for a second season. While the first season -- which just premiered on August 11th -- consists of eight half-hour installments, Deadline reports the streamer has ordered 10 episodes of Atypical season two. Writer Robia Rashid created the Autism Spectrum Disorder comedy-drama and executive produces with director Seth Gordon. The Atypical TV series stars Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf. This Netflix coming of age comedy centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18 year old on the spectrum. As he searches for autonomy, Sam's family must to come to terms with the resulting changes to their lives. Read More…...

Vulture Watch Where will Sam's search for love and independence lead? Has the Atypical TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Netflix? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Atypical, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About? Streaming on the Netflix paid subscription platform, Atypical stars Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf. This coming of age comedy centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18 year old on the autism spectrum. While Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy, his family must to come to terms with how...

Network: Netflix. Episodes: Ongoing (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: August 10, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Keir Gilchrist, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Michael Rapaport, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Amy Okuda, Nik Dodani, Jenna Boyd, Christina Offley, Wendy Braun, Gino Montesino, and Rachel Ashley Redleaf. TV show description: A coming of age comedy from Robia Rashid, the Atypical TV series centers on Sam (Gilchrist), an 18 year old on the autism spectrum. Sam is looking for love and a new level of autonomy.While he embarks on his new journey, with the help of his therapist Julia (Okuda), Sam's mother Elsa (Leigh), father Doug (Rapaport), and sister Casey (Lundy-Paine) have to learn to come...

Last night, ABC dropped the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Castle" episode 8 of season 7, and it appears to be wicked intense and dramatic as a crazy gunman with a bomb holds up a subway with Esposito on it and a bunch understandably frightened passengers, and more! The episode is titled, "Kill Switch." In the new, 8th episode official plotline: "When subway passengers, including Detective Esposito, are taken hostage by a mysterious gunman, Castle, Beckett and the team will have to find out the gunman's agenda before it’s too late. " Guest stars feature: Will Rothhaar as Jared Stone, Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, Nathan Anderson as Brent Reeves and Wendy Braun as Carol Jarvis. The episode was written by David Amann and it was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Episode 8 is scheduled to air on Monday night, November 24th at 9pm central time on ABC.

Recently, ABC released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Castle" episode 8 of season 7. The episode is entitled, "Kill Switch," and it sounds like things will get very drama-filled and mega intense as a crazy gunman holds up a subway that contains Esposito and a bunch of scared passengers, and more! In the new, 8th episode press release: When subway passengers, including Detective Esposito, are taken hostage by a mysterious gunman, Castle, Beckett and the team are going to have to uncover the gunman's agenda before it’s too late. Guest stars feature: Will Rothhaar as Jared Stone, Maya Stojan as Tory Ellis, Nathan Anderson as Brent Reeves and Wendy Braun as Carol Jarvis. The episode was written by David Amann and it was directed by Jeannot Szwarc. Episode 8 is set to air on Monday night, November 24th at 9pm central time on ABC.

Wendy Braun and Joshua Cox attending the premiere of "A Perfect Getaway" in Los Angeles at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Photo coopyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Kiele Sanchez attending the premiere of "A Perfect Getaway" in Los Angeles at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Photo coopyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Kiele Sanchez attending the premiere of "A Perfect Getaway" in Los Angeles at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Photo coopyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Steve Zahn attending the premiere of "A Perfect Getaway" in Los Angeles at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood. Photo coopyright by Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos. Kiele...

Canadians will get to enjoy "A Perfect Getaway," in theatres, this August 14. From Rogue Pictures this horror feature highlights the talents of Steve Zahn (Sahara, Rescue Dawn), Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil, Fifth Element) and Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood). A stretch for some of these actors who have not starred in horror these actors and actresses will get a chase to show off their darker sides as a serial killer looks for more than just fun in the sun. Shot in Puerto Rico the beautiful backdrop will be contrasted by the darkest of material. Have a look at the first pleasing to the eye Canadian one-sheet and trailer until the film arrives later this summer.

The synopsis for "A Perfect Getaway" here...

"Cliff and Cydney are an adventurous young couple celebrating their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful and remote beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild secluded trails they believe they have found paradise.

Here's the first official trailer for Rogue's upcoming thriller "A Perfect Getaway," which arrives in theaters Aug. 14, 2009. In the flick, a happy couple travels to a remote island only to discover something terrible happened there some time ago. When they run into other couples and find it impossible to trust each other, things begin to go terribly wrong.

Chris Hemsworth, Steve Zahn, Milla Jovovich, Timothy Olyphant, Kiele Sanchez, Marley Shelton and Wendy Braun. The film is directed by David Twohy, whose credits also include "Pitch Black" and "The Chronicles of Riddick." I can't say I love the trailer, because this just looks like something we have seen too many times already...