Infamous and terrifying

AMC’s first anthology horror series heads into Season 2

By Kenneth Andeel TV Media

The first season of AMC’s chilling series “The Terror” garnered rave reviews, so of course the network has

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Japanese-Americans during World War II.

Rounding out the cast is beloved veteran actor and activist George Takei (“Star Trek”), who plays Yamato-san, an experienced elder able to offer Nakayama wisdom and help icebound, and all 129 men who set out on the expedition perished. The wrecks of their ships remained undiscovered until 2014 and 2016.

To the already terrifying prospect of becoming stranded in Arctic ice, Simmons added his own piece of supernatural flair to rocket the story into truly brain-breaking territory. He added an unrelenting Arctic demon known as the Tuunbaq, which pursued and savaged the doomed survivors as they struggled to boat, sled and hike their way out of the grip of

“The Terror: Infamy” replicates that formula of real human history paired with a supernatural threat, but it relocates to an entirely different era. This season features a community of Jap after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

These Japanese-American internment camps are seen as a shameful moment in American history, and the story of the camps remains largely unexplored by American television. No series has ever focused on life inside those camps, let alone one that features a majority Asian and Asian-American cast like “The Terror: Infamy.”

The new season juxtaposes the cruel fate of interned families with this season’s new iteration of occult monstrosity. Unlike the Tuunbaq of Season 1, which was an invention of Dan Simmons, the preternatural baddie of “The Terror: Infamy” is a creature inspired by Japanese folklore, known as a bakemono. In Japanese mythology, a bakemono is understood to be a shape-shifting entity that disguises its original form.

The show is likely to take healthy liberties with its interpretation of the folkloric bakemono. This season’s evil creature needs to deliver a horrifying visual punch equal to that of the Tuunbaq’s mutated zombie polar bear from Season 1, while simultaneously expanding upon the traditional Japanese mythology to explain why a spirit from so far away might pursue individuals across oceans to their new homes in America.

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WHAT’S NEW ON NETFLIX: “Mindhunter” Season 2

Fans of the popular Netflix original series “Mindhunter” can rejoice: after nearly two years of waiting, the show will return for a second season, set to premiere on Netflix on Friday, Aug. 16. This intense psychological thriller coming from producers David Fincher (“Gone Girl” 2014) and Charlize Theron (“Long Shot” 2019) is not intended for the faint of heart. For those who aren’t familiar (or just need a quick recap), Season 1 introduced FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff, “Frozen” 2013) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany, “The Losers” 2010) of the Behavioral Analysis Unit, and Wendy Carr (Anna Torv, “Fringe”), a psychology professor. Set in the early 1970s, Ford, Tench and Carr are at the forefront of criminal psychology as they work to understand serial killers by interviewing infamous murderers such as Edmund Kemper (a.k.a., the “Co-ed Killer”). Season 2 promises to be even more intense, as the series leaps forward a few years to the late ‘70s, when iconic serial killers Charles Manson and David Berkowitz (a.k.a. “Son of Sam”) are behind bars. As the still-green BAU interviews some of the most infamous killers in the world, the things they learn could change them forever. if you’re a fan of true crime, dive into “Mindhunter” on Netflix.

WHAT’S NEW ON HULU: “The Amazing Johnathan Documentary”

In the 1980s, a rebellious magician built a career on a foundation of shock value and deception, performing impressive stunts like popping out his own eyeball. This man was illusionist John Szeles, The Amazing Johnathan, whose career spanned more than 30 years before he was diagnosed with a heart condition in 2014 and was given a year to live, prompting his retirement. Three years after the diagnosis, he was still alive and decided to return to the stage for a comeback tour. Enter filmmaker Ben Berman, who showed up to capture the tour and give a behind-the-scenes look at Johnathan’s eccentric life in “The Amazing Johnathan Documentary.” What starts out as a simple documentary quickly spins out of control as the illusionist’s insane lifestyle makes Ben begin to question his ethics as a filmmaker and a person as he falls into a rabbit hole of deception and drugs. When Johnathan drops a bombshell, Ben begins to delve further as he wonders: what’s real and what’s just an illusion? Find out Friday, Aug. 16, when “The Amazing Johnathan Documentary” premieres on Hulu.

“Find Me In Paris” Season 2

Experience the magic of dance as Season 2 of the international tween hit “Find Me In Paris” premieres on Hulu on Friday, Aug. 16. Jessica Lord (“The Next Step”) returns as Lena Grisky, a talented dancer and princess from 1905 who ended up in 21st-century Paris after receiving a magic necklace from her boyfriend. While he searches for a way to bring her back, she must work to fit into modern-day society and avoid the scary “time collectors.” Season 2 is mainly set at the iconic Garnier Opera House and features the choreography of Jean Guillaume Bart, former star of the Opera of Paris. Directed by Emmy winner Matt Bloom, “Find Me In Paris “ is a heartfelt comedy filled with amazing dancers that is not to be missed.

WHAT’S NEW ON AMAZON PRIME:

“Photograph”

Amazon Prime is set to add the Indian film “Photograph” to its extensive list of foreign films.

“Photograph” is the newest work of writer and director Ritesh Batra (“Our Souls at Night” 2017) and was featured at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The film focuses on Rafi (Nawazuddin Siddiqui, “The Lunchbox,” 2013), a street photographer living in the slums of Mumbai. His frail grandmother is the only family he has left, and she has always wanted him to start a family. He meets Meloni (Sanya Malhotra, “Badhaai Ho” 2018) by taking her picture in front of the Gateway of India, but when she runs off, he impulsively sends her picture to his grandmother, claiming that the two of them are engaged. Of course, when his grandmother decides to visit in order to meet this girl, Rafi must track down Meloni and convince her to pretend to be his fiancee. In the true style of an old-fashioned romance, Rafi and Meloni form a deep connection despite their vast cultural and societal differences. Catch the premiere of the heartwarming “Photograph” on Friday, Aug. 16, on Amazon Prime.

“Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time”

Amazon Prime enters the world of standup comedy with the premiere of its first-ever comedy special, “Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time,” on Friday, Aug. 16. Jim Gaffigan’s career has spanned more than 20 years, and he has performed in films such as “Super Troopers” (2001) and “It’s Kind of a Funny Story” (2010). Gaffigan has also had regular guest spots on “Just for Laughs,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “Late Show with David Letterman.” Recorded at the State Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota, “Quality Time” is Gaffigan’s seventh comedy special, four of which have been nominated for Best Comedy Album at the Grammys. Gaffigan’s sardonic and honest comedy sets touch on many universal topics, such as parenting, drinking and awkward moments. In various interviews, the Emmy-winning comedian has stated that he loves creating comedy specials and, more specifically, that he is “happy to be the guinea pig” for Amazon as it ventures into standup comedy. Make sure to watch “Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time” when it premieres Friday, Aug. 16.

Avengers: End Game

Still reeling from the aftermath of Thanos’s (Brolin) snap, the surviving Avengers struggle to come to terms with their new reality and the immeasurable losses they’ve suffered. When Scott Lang (Rudd) reappears after five years in the quantum realm, he, Natasha Romanoff (Johansson) and Steve Rogers (Evans) theorize that they could travel through time to steal the Infinity Stones and undo the devasta- tion wrought by Thanos. They must convince a much-altered Bruce Banner (Ruffalo) and a reticent Tony Stark (Downey Jr.) to help them with their scheme, and reunite the remaining Avengers for one more high-stakes mission. Directors:AnthonyRusso,JoeRusso.Stars:RobertDowneyJr.,Chris Evans,MarkRuffalo,ChrisHemsworth,ScarlettJohansson,Josh Brolin.2019.181mins.Action.