That's a lot of hotness for one headline, but these three genre faves just scratch the surface of beauty and generosity who put their love behind the fifth Kick Up Your Heels celebrity online auction. All the money raised supports the Lancaster Opera House summer theatre camps for children aged 6 to 16. And it's real ease to help Brooke help the kids. Head over to the Brooke Lewis Scream Queen donation page and bid on a pair of autographed high heels worn by Brooke. Literally, it's that easy. In the words of our favourite scream queen, "As Ms. Vampy , you know how committed I am to supporting tweens and teens and as an actress, I believe that all young people should have an opportunity to be creative and express themselves. Theatre arts was a huge emotional outlet for me, as a kid and I want to give that to someone else. Plus, who better to donate high heels than me, since I wouldn't be caught 'dead' without them?" To learn more about the...

We haven't update you on the progress of Ryan Shovey's independent horror film Hunter since the start of last season, but we've got a doozy of an update for you today! Behold, the teaser poster for the film: Slick, yes!?! We think so. Since we last spoke with Ryan he's been able to secure enough funding to shoot an opening sequence for Hunter and is currently scouting locations. Good on him! Everything he told Shawn and I about the movie has us jazzed to see what this guy can do. As for what the film is about: a group of college kids try to figure out who is killing their friends while unraveling an unresolved string of murders from twenty years prior and connecting them to the recent killings Instead of trying to explain the film further, let's let Ryan do it himself via the video below. And, once you're done watching, head on over to Freak Daddy Productions to learn more about the filmmaker and his work. We'll keep you updated on the project as...

A period drama might not sound like our pint of ale here in The Basement, but a desire to see good movies get made is. Which is why we want to let you know about a new movie that's putting together funding for what sounds like an elaborate production, especially for an independent film. Moonglow promises to take audiences through post WWI America, the glamour of Old Hollywood, the market crash of 1929 and the Great Depression, paralleling the ups and downs of the economy with the ups and downs of a young couple's relationship. According to Anna Peterek, one of the producers, the filmmakers want Moonglow to stand apart from the primary genres of Houston films -- horror and raunchy comedy -- by creating "something new, something made of beauty and depth.  "Yes, taking on a period piece is difficult, especially for an indie film, but for the writers and producers of Moonglow, the end result will be well-worth the challenges ahead," she said.  Rather than ...