The Joneses Jason: The Joneses has a lot to say about consumerism, the economic crisis and people's willingness to go into debt to achieve the American dream. However, what good intentions co-writer/director Derrick Borte had for his film are shattered by a storyline that refuses to break free of the shackles set by mainstream Hollywood. David Duchovny is still a fun screen presence and Demi Moore is looking great at 47, but I didn't buy their romance one bit. And spare me the warm, fuzzy happy ending. This could have been a good movie, but instead it rates a Bad. Shawn: Hello X-Files and G.I .Jane, long time no see.  This was the best you could get? I get it. Keep up with the Joneses. But even the Joneses are fucked up. The chemistry was terrible between Demi and Duchovny.  I know the relationship was supposed to be awkward, but the performances seemed just a little too rough around the edges. And salespeople with consciences? Please. I guess I'll have to wait for ka...

Another Friday night and another great episode of Film Reviews From the Basement: The Radio Show has been lined up for you. For the first time in Basement history Shawn and I are going to be reviewing a pair of comedies, each tackling a timely topic. First up is the David Duchovny/Demi Moore consumerism satire The Joneses. The second is the terrorism-themed Four Lions, which has been generating great buzz on the festival circuit. We'll also begin a new segment called Top 5, wherein Shawn and I discuss five things we like or don't like about film. Tonight's topic: our five favourite opening sequences. And for the locals, we have Kamloops Daily News editor Mel Rothenburger talking about The Kamloops Project, a social experiment the city's only daily newspaper has created. So tune in tonight at 10 p.m. on 92.5FM CFBX Kamloops or head online to www.thex.ca and enjoy. Your life will be better for it. A podcast version will be available here and over at podOmatic b...