Go/Don't Go is not our usual pint of ale here in The Basement. It's an apocalypse film without the apocalypse... which makes it feel relevant given our pandemic times. It's a quiet film full of long silences and haunting images, with a lot to say without actually saying much of anything. Writer/director Alex Knapp stars in this film about the apparent last man on Earth following some sort of devastation. Only the water and power works, and there's fresh food on store shelves, suggesting there are people out there, if only Knapp's character could let go of his past and move on in life. In that lies the underlying theme of Knapp's film, or at least I think it is. I'm not usually much for digging beneath the surface of a story, but Go/Don't Go forced me to do that. No complaints, as this is worth your time if you're willing to stick with it. I found it a captivating piece of work that held my interest despite the lack of much happening on the surface. W...

Basement guest Jamie Bernadette has to be one of the busiest, hardest-working people in Hollywood. I've lost count of how many movies she has out this year. At least a couple after The 6th Friend, which we reviewed right here . Interviewing the actor/producer/writer about that flick was certainly a highlight of the year. Jamie is known for genre projects, but her next film is decidedly different; a drama from Oscar-nominated director Darrell Roodt called The Furnace. Whether you're a believer or not, we've all hit rock bottom and been ready to give up on life. Hell, I was there less than a year ago. The Furnace is about that, and how we've got to claw our way back up and keep fighting, when we have no fight left in us. When a car accident strips a runner of her husband's life and the use of a lung, only one thing can restore her faith: running... in one of the most dangerous races in the world. Check out the trailer: The Furnace won Best Feature Film a...

Jay here, returning to The Basement after a busy week filling in as host of  The Shane Woodford Show on Radio NL. Was a great time, and I must offer huge thanks to my bro Mike S for keeping some daily content going here at We Came from the Basement. But I'm back, and I would be remiss to end our week without sharing a few trailers for films our brother-from-another-mother John Fallon is involved in. One big release from his Bruise Productions and another produced by Frankly Films and himself.

There's a new dark comedy hitting VOD just in time for Black History Month, and it takes a hard look at what it's like growing up black in L.A. Written by and starring Dominque Purdy, Driving While Black is based on his real-life experiences as a person of colour in Los Angeles, particularly his encounters with the police.

There's a trio of new movies headed your way this weekend, promising something for everyone. Well, as long as you like sci-fi, drama, comedy or dogs. Come to think of it, that pretty much IS everyone! And Jason, Shawn and Howie give you the rundown on all three movies, so your box-office dollar is well spent. Don't thank them now -- it's what today's segment on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Morning Show is all about.

I don't know where to begin with Creed II. It's a moviegoing experience that, surprisingly, proved as much an emotional ride for me as The Force Awakens was three years ago. Yup, a movie about boxing hit me in the feels -- both nostalgia wise and on an emotional level -- as much as an entry in my all time favourite film series.

I know movies like Beautiful Boy aren't our usual pint of ale in The Basement, but a few episodes back Shawn suggested we un-pretentious pretentious movies, so here we go. Honestly, I don't know what prompted me to watch this trailer. I dig Steve Carell when he's being funny and serious, so there was probably that. And, being a dad, I'm all for anything that explores the father/son dynamic.

Any day when word hits that our long-time friend, collaborator and brother from another mother John Fallon has a new film in the works is a good day indeed. And today is just such a day! John announced earlier today that producer Asko Akopyan (above, with star Paul Sloan) has joined the project as lead producer, and that cameras are set to roll in Armenia in early 2019!

Arnold Schwarzenegger in a zombie movie sounds like a great idea. Because, if you know the Schwarzenegger of his heyday, then you're in for a zombie-ass kicking good time. Right! I said right? You mean this is a drama about a father coming to terms with the fact his daughter has been bitten by a zombie, and will do everything to protect her until the turn finally happens, when he is asked to do what any father would deem unthinkable? Really? I said really?

We're not much for sentimentality here in The Basement, but there's moments in this trailer for Steven Spielberg's War Horse that give me chills. It might be John Williams's score or the beautiful images, but that old Spielberg magic is in every frame. This is a boy-and-his-horse story set against the backdrop of the First World War. And although it's not the kind of thing we'd ever review on our show, the beauty of this trailer deserves to be shared. That and I have a feeling the wife and I will be seeing this one, as she loves horses and all. War Horse is due out this Christmas.

Another movie checked off my catch-up list, and well worth the wait. This is as much about drug addiction as it is about boxing, and both stories pay off perfectly. Much like its main character, The Fighter is slow to warm up but grows on you. By the end of the movie I was completely engrossed. Mark Wahlberg has never been better and Christian Bale is hands down one of the best actors working today. Be patient with this movie and you won't be disappointed. A Good for sure, and worthy of its praise.

A long overdue view here in The Basement, and worth the wait . . . for the most part. There's nothing technically wrong with David Fincher's Facebook tale, but the film is also proof positive that sharp direction, great writing (by screenwriter Aaron Sorkin) and solid performances do not a great movie make. The film is a decent ride, but only holds the viewer's interest enough to make it worth taking once. I enjoyed my experience with The Social Network, but won't be back for more. And that, sadly, earns it a Bad from this Basement Dweller. As someone who is a die hard Fincher fan, that's a tough statement to swallow.

The King's Speech more than lives up to its praise and deserves the awards its won. While it's not my favourite film from 2010, it's pretty damn close. The performances are spot on across the board, especially Colin Firth as King Gearge VI and Geoffrey Rush as his speech therapist Lionel. But what else would one expect from two world-class actors? It's a great story that's moving and funny, with not a note or scene out of place. In fact, it's as close to flawless as a movie can get. Easily one of the better dramas to come along in years, and rates a Good because of it.