Hold on tight, Baby Yoda fans, the second season of The Mandalorian is coming at us sooner than we anticipated. Disney + confirmed today The Mandalorian Season 2 will land on the streaming services in October. This is a month ahead of the one-year anniversary of the show's successful launch this past November. No, the exact date hasn't been confirmed, but it will likely be a Friday. So just eight months to go for more great Star Wars. But what about the much touted Marvel shows The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and WandaVision, which were teased during a spot on the Super Bowl on Sunday? Well, they're coming in 2020 as well. Falcon and the Winter Soldier will debut in August, ahead of the previously announced Fall 2020 launch. WandaVision will premiere in December. With some 26.5 million subscribers locked in its first three months, these programs will only add to Disney +'s fanbase. And no, they didn't pay me to say that. What say you? You excited for...

The Mandalorian ends on an epic high note, resolving the previous episode's cliffhanger with an exciting episode that concludes most of the first season's storylines, and sets everything up for what should be a great second season. That's really all I have to say about it... Just kidding! But this is a most satisfying end to what is one of the best shows on TV, and the first truly great Star Wars thing since Return of the Jedi. What Jon Favreau and company have achieved is everything a Star Wars fan could want from a TV series based on the franchise. Many are upset by The Rise of Skywalker (I will find out for myself later today) but those fans can place their hopes in this show. This is clearly the future of the franchise. This season finale answers many of the questions we've been asking the last seven episodes, and leaves some important ones unanswered. We don't want to know everything, lest there's nothing to look forward to next season. And what...

The Mandalorian delivers one of its most intense episodes yet, and sets the stage for what promises to be a corking season finale next week. Suffice to say, if The Rise of Skywalker is drawing lukewarm reviews, this series is sure to please even the most jaded fan. I want to avoid spoilers as much as possible, but we get a bonafide cliffhanger here, with Mando, Cara Dune and Greef Carga (yup, Carl Weathers is back) trapped in a cantina, and oodles of former Imperials waiting outside, blasters at the ready... Damn, just spoiled something. But how they get there is pretty damn entertaining. There's plenty of action, solid dialogue (yes, I went there), and everyone's performance is on point (went there again). See, I can't really say much about this episode without giving anything away. Let's just say those who felt the last few standalone episodes left them a little cold, will be more than pleased. And if you want to be left with bated breath, waiting for Dec. 27 ...

There's something comforting about formula. Sure, it's great to watch genre-bending, rule-breaking television that challenges one's views and makes one think. But sometimes it's nice to dive into the familiar. The Mandalorian has worked so well on so many levels. It's played within the Star Wars universe, and explored the boundaries of it. It's employed Western and samurai tropes. And it's been entertaining as hell. The show is episodic, but there's an underlying story arc. It's pretty much like The X-Files was during it's heyday; ahead of its time, but right on time. With the latest episode, The Prisoner, the series dives into the man-on-a-mission genre. Mando signs up with a band of mercenaries hired to rescue a captive from a New Republic prison ship. If you've seen The Dirty Dozen, Kelly's Heroes or even Rogue One, you know what to expect. At one point, the tables are turned on Mando, and he's pitted agains the very people...

The Mandalorian stalls a wee bit with this latest entry, subtitled The Gunslinger, but that isn't to say it's not a solid entry in what has quickly become the most in-demand TV show in the world . This should surprise no one though, as who didn't think a Star Wars TV series wouldn't play like gangbusters? Although there's little in this episode to move the series forward, it does pay fans an amazing amount of service by making a pit stop at the most iconic planet in the Star Wars universe: Tatooine! That's right -- motherf--king Tatooine! There are several moments in The Gunslinger where I had to pause the show, get up, and walk around, therefore relieving myself of some fanboy excitement. Some might balk at an episode that revisits the familiar, especially when so much of The Mandalorian has explored the unknown of the Star Wars universe. But, as long as they don't do it too often, this fan liked it just fine. So, we hang out at Mos Eisley and that ...

It's Thanksgiving in the Good 'Ole U.S. of A, and that means there's a few big movies to watch between turkey dinners for our American fans... and for us in the True North Strong and Free, who ate our bird weeks ago. Unlike years past, one of the most anticipated films of the weekend -- and in fact the year -- isn't landing in theatres, but is debuting on Netflix. And it's directed by a Hollywood legend, and stars a trio of Hollywood legends. Jason and Shawn will tell you all about it, and the weekend's other big releases, when From The Basement takes to the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves at 6:05 PST tonight! In addition to discussing The Irishman, Knives Out and Queen and Slim, the Basement Boys have a new interview for your earholes. Jason spoke with martial arts filmmaker Jennifer N. Linch about her upcoming mashup Kung Fu Ghost. The two also get into the gender politics of filmmaking, making this conversation a timely one. Meanwhile, Jason and Shawn ha...

The Mandalorian continues to be the best thing Star Wars in 36 years with this fast-paced, and highly entertaining, fourth episode. Not only do we get equal measures of action, emotion and humour -- which are staples of the very best Star Wars entries -- but even a hint of romance too. Romance, you say? Yes. Romance. This episode finds The Mandalorian and "Baby Yoda" recruited by farmers who are threatened by a band of marauders, so creator Jon Favreau employs some Western tropes, making this episode feel a bit like Pale Rider or The Magnificent Seven. I'm OK with that, as the Western references never seem to get old. The Mandalorian partners up with Gina Carano's Cara Dune, a former shock trooper turned wanderer, for this fight, and she proves herself one of the more formidable -- and likeable -- characters in the Star Wars universe. Note I didn't say women. She's just a good character, and I hope we get to see more of her. Avoiding spoilers for tho...

The Mandalorian continues to impress with this third episode, delivering an amazing third-act battle that ranks among the best in the Star Wars franchise. But this episode isn't only stellar because of that one, glorious sequence. It also features more Werner Herzog (which is never a bad thing) AND Carl Weathers, and delves deeper into The Mandalorian society. No spoilers here. I want people to discover the joys of this show on their own. As a Star Wars fan, I feel I owe the tribe that. This series is doing what the best storytellers do; they don't explain, they show. So yeah, details are slowly revealed as the show goes on. There's no big info dump. I appreciate that, as so much TV is blah, blah, blah then some shooting. Not this one. Thank you, Jon Favreau, for having faith in the viewer! OK, one spoiler: we do get to see a bunch of Mandalorians throw down during that climactic sequence. Like I said a few paragraphs ago -- it's amazing. A lot of fuss has b...

Hot off the press... ish... of last night's triumphant second prime-time episode of From The Basement on Radio NL comes today's podcast of said show! What do you get that's different? Listeners will hear the full interview with Frank Sabatella, writer/director of the new horror flick The Shed! That's right, if you tuned in last night, you only heard part of Jason and Frank's conversation about the movie, which is out in theatres and Digital right now. The duo discuss the film's origins, how vampires are the ultimate manifestation of death, and how all this relates to bullying. Plus Frank discusses his love of horror, and why it remains a relevant genre. For those who didn't tune in last night, Jason and Shawn review The Shed, talk The Mandalorian and the Streaming Wars, catch up with Joker, and there's a new DVD review from Mike S. This is 22 minutes of radio goodness in podcast form, and you can hear it right here, right now, by pushing play on...

It's Friday, and that means you better get ready for prime time as From The Basement takes to the mighty Radio NL just in time for the dinner hour. Jason and Shawn have a double dose of entertainment in the bag for you this week, as they review the new vampire movie The Shed and interview its writer/director, Frank Sabatella. Frank tell us he set out to make a scary vampire movie, while also providing a commentary on bullying. That's a heavy mix for genre entertainment. You'll hear him talk about all this, and then The Basement Boys will deem if the man succeeded or not. And stick around as Mike S provides another DVD review for your ear holes, Jason and Shawn run down the weekend's entertainment -- including the new movies Charlie's Angels, The Good Liar and Ford v Ferrari -- and the Star Wars TV series The Mandalorian is put in the chopping block. How's that for 22 minutes worth of radio gaga? Tune in at 6:05 p.m. on the 610 AM dial, or via the pla...

We established The Mandalorian is an excellent entry in the Star Wars canon with Episode 1. Now that I've just finished the second instalment, I can safely say this, the franchise's first foray into live-action television, is probably my favourite Star Wars Thing since Return of the Jedi back in 1983. That's a pretty bold statement. I know this, and stand by it. After being left somewhat stunned by the revelation The Mandalorian was sent to retrieve or kill a baby Yoda -- or, I should say, an infant from the species of Yoda, as the race has never officially been named -- Episode 2 finds our hero and his infant "prey" trying to get off planet, which it turns out is Tatooine. I assume this because there's Jawas, and they totally spoil The Mandalorian's plan to return to his employer. What we get is a fun, and often funny, adventure as The Mandalorian tries to retrieve the parts from his scavenged spacecraft, exploding many Jawas in the process. He th...

The only word is wow! That's the best way to describe The Mandalorian, Disney +'s flagship show, and the first Star Wars TV series ever made. It's everything you'd want a Star Wars show to be. This feels like a feature film is every aspect. The scale and scope, the visual effects, the sense of humour; The Mandalorian embodies Star Wars. The vibe is more in line with Rogue One and the recent trilogy -- with a little Sergio Leone spaghetti Western thrown in -- but there's nods to the original movies as well, including a land-speeder shot ripped from A New Hope without making the audience feel ripped off. Fans slighted by The Last Jedi need not gripe here. I have a feeling The Mandalorian will set their minds at ease. Much respect is paid to the canon, with many geekster eggs for long-time fans. Again, they're here to enhance the experience, not detract from it. What I dig, and it's what I've dug about the best of the franchise, is concepts are in...

It's the day after Judgment Day, as in the day after Halloween, but that doesn't mean those fine purveyors of genre entertainment are taking the day off. No sir! There's a podcast to deliver to the masses, and deliver it Jason and Shawn shall! This is the final extended cut podcast before The Basement Boys go prime time, bitch! That's right: From The Basement takes over the weekly 6 p.m. spot Friday nights on Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops starting Nov 8! So Jason and Shawn use this episode as a "dry run," making sure they don't swear, stay within the 22-minute time slot, things like that. Oh, and they explain the rules of being on the radio, as there are many. Can they abide by these guidelines, or do they crap the bed right out the gate? Stick with us! And stick around, as there's much entertainment to discuss. The boys talk the latest in the Streaming Wars between Netflix, Apple TV Plus (which hits today) and Disney +. Who will be the victor? Hard...

The time is now! Meaning it's time once again for Jason and Shawn to take to the Interwebs for this, the extended cut of Friday's segment on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Morning Show. What is an extended cut, you might ask? Easy: it's extra content created for long-time fans of We Came from the Basement featuring the original duo of Jason and Shawn. The show turned eight this year, and no one in The Basement wants to disappoint those who have stuck with us since the beginning.