Today is a bit of a sad day because it's the last installment of " Into the MCU ".  It's been a heck of ride, and I can't think of a better way to end it than with a movie about one of my favorite superheroes- Spider:Man... Thanos has been defeated.  The universe has been saved... but Tony Stark is gone. Peter Parker, still dealing with the grief of losing his mentor decides he wants to take a break from super heroics by taking a school field trip of Europe.  But his plans are soon hijacked by events beyond his control ... " Spider-Man: Far From Home " is a nice little "epilogue" to the whole " Infinity Saga ", as it deals with the loss of Tony Stark, and it's affect on Peter Parker.  It is a wonderful blend of action, humour, and drama.  To be honest, it is one of the few movies that rings true as a Spider-Man movie.  The story moves at a quick, smooth pace, and is pretty coherent and tight.  There are a couple of sub-pl...

So the post Avengers: Endgame world is already shaping up to be a fun place as Spider-Man travels to Europe in this first, and much anticipated, trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home. Already, I'm missing the presence of one Robert Downey Jr. Is this a hint at what's to come in Endgame? Best not to speculate, but focus on the movie at hand.

There were two big alien-themed releases this year. One was the latest chapter in a much-revered franchise, the other a start-studded, science-based work of original sci-fi. On this episode, Jason, Shawn, Amy and special guest Nathan Bosa tackle Life and Alien: Covenant, and determine which is best.

A new episode was recorded in The Basement this eve, one that pits opinions against two big alien-themed releases from earlier this year. In one corner, the Ryan Reynolds/Jake Gyllenhaal/Rebecca Ferguson flick Life. In the other, the Alien/Prometheus prequel/sequel Alien: Covenant.

Having faced a barrage of B-grade genre movies for so many years, this Basement critic decided to take a breather and step into more . . . refined . . . entertainment. The first dance was with Gone Girl. The second is all about one sociopath's pursuit of the American dream. It's called Nightcrawler. How's it? Stick with me! When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism,  he blurs the line between observer and participant.

Prisoners is a movie I resisted watching for quite some time. Given that I'm a relatively new parent, the subject of child abduction proved daunting for someone who is more in line with traditional Friday night viewing. But more than a few encouraging words from my bro Matt Bellamy convinced me to give the flick a watch. How'd it stack up? Stick with me! When Keller Dover's daughter and her friend go missing, he takes matters into his own hands as the police pursue multiple leads and the pressure mounts. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?

Cop movies haven't been all the rage in a while. Christ, it's been 10 years since Training Day made its gritty mark on the cinematic world. We're due for another fix, and it looks like the new thriller End of Watch could be the dealer. Written and directed by David Ayer, who penned the above mentioned Training Day, End of Watch follows two L.A. beat cops who find themselves targeted by a drug cartel. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena play the cops. Have to admit, this trailer is pretty badass. Looks like there's some found footage going on but, if so, it's barely noticeable. And there's lots and lots of shooting. Sweet! End of Watch is due out Sept. 28.

One of several movies I've been trying to catch up with during our summer break, and well worth the wait. Source Code is Moon director Duncan Jones's second feature film and it has all the Jones touches -- heart, brains and originality -- although he's playing with a different genre. The film might appear like a straight forward thriller with a sci-fi twist, but there is a lot more going on here. And to reveal too much spoils the fun. Suffice to say Source Code doesn't play out as one expects nor does it end with a bang. But the conclusion is totally satisfying if you are hungry for something different. A Good from me on this.