It's been a long time since I've watched a decent southern noir, and the upcoming crime flick Bad Country looks like it'll fit the bill. I admit I'm a bit startled by the fact the early 80s make the film a period piece. That's within my lifetime after all, so I guess I've been around a while. Ha!

By now it's no secret The Basement is a mad supporter of Kurt Russell 's new movie The Art of the Steal. We've covered Jonathan Sobol's flick extensively on this site, interviewed producer Nicholas Tabarrok, and review the flick later this week. Our thoughts land this Friday . . . Jan. 17. Word reached us today that The Art of the Steal is up for two Canadian Screen Awards : one for Sobol's original screenplay, and a Best Supporting Actor nod for Jay Baruchel . Nicely done all! Yeah, we haven't seen it yet, but it's nice to hear about a flick that is right up our alley -- and Canadian and starring Jack Burton -- get some recognition. For the record, renowned art thief and former daredevil Crunch Calhoun (Russell) teams up with a motley crew of international grifters to pull off the most elaborate double-crossing caper of a lifetime. Russell and Baruchel are joined by Matt Dillon , Terence Stamp , Katheryn Winnick and Chris Diamantopoulos . Th...

We're all over The Art of the Steal in The Basement. It's Kurt Russell 's first feature gig since Death Proof and looks like a lot of fun. Wanna know more about it? Click play on the player to your right and enjoy our interview with producer Nicholas Tabarrok. The latest trailer for director Jonathan Sobol's flick just went live. The Art of the Steal has already made the rounds in Canada and is about to hit the good 'ole U.S. of A. We look forward to catching this movie! Renowned art thief and former daredevil Crunch Calhoun (Russell) teams up with a motley crew of international grifters to pull off the most elaborate double-crossing caper of a lifetime. Jack Burton is joined by Matt Dillon , Jay Baruchel , Terence Stamp , Katheryn Winnick and Chris Diamantopoulos . The flick hits VOD Feb. 7 and theatres March 14. Source: Radius-TWC Related articles TIFF Review: The Art of the Steal (2013) - Jonathon Sobol (TIFF) A Kurt Russell/Terence Stamp...

We told you about Kurt Russell 's latest movie, The Art of the Steal, earlier in the fall when the flick was about to get a limited release in Canadian theatres. Chance are few Basementites got the chance to see the heist/comedy, but rest easy -- the film is set for a U.S. run early next year followed by a trip through the video on demand circuit. To celebrate, Shawn and I sat down with The Art of the Steal's producer, Nicholas Tabarrok, to talk about the movie, its legendary star and his strong supporting cast -- which includes Matt Dillon , Jay Baruchel , Katheryn Winnick and the original Zod himself, Terence Stamp -- and what it takes to make it in indie film . Cool, yes? Trust me, it's all in the reflexes. To say Shawn and I are pumped would be an understatement. Nicholas is a cool guy who shares The Basement's sensibilities about what makes cinema great. The interview is highly entertaining and informative. You'll hear it on our Friday, Dec. 13,...

You all know who Kurt Russell is right? The man is a veritable Hollywood genre legend. Snake Plissken . Jack Burton . R. J. McReady. Gabriel Cash . The list goes on and on. Russell hasn't done a lot lately, with his last major role being Stuntman Mike in Death Proof. But he's back Sept. 20 with a new flick called The Art of the Steal. In this con movie about honor, revenge and the bonds of brotherhood, Crunch Calhoun (Russell), a third rate motorcycle daredevil and semi-reformed art thief, agrees to get back into the con game and pull off one final lucrative art theft with his untrustworthy brother, Nicky ( Matt Dillon ). Joining Russell and Dillon are Jay Baruchel , Terence Stamp (kneel before Zod!) and Satan's Little Helper hottie Katheryn Winnick . Observe this trailer: Granted, Jonathan Sobol's flick doesn't break any new ground, but it does look like fun. And Russell certainly brings his trademark smart assery and charm. Here's hoping t...