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The Bruce McDonald interview and Dreamland

Did you hear our interview with Canadian director Bruce McDonald on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops last night? You did? Good! But guess what? We've got even more of that conversation for you on this, the latest podcast From The Basement! That's right, we've got almost 15 minutes of Jason's conversation with Bruce, where he discusses his latest movie, Dreamland, working with the likes of Stephen McHattie, Henry Rollins and Juliette Lewis, and how he likes to bend genres to his own unique form of storytelling. There's also discussions on dreams, vampires, his career, and Jazz. How does all that fit together? Stick with us! And stay tuned, as Jason and Shawn put Dreamland on the chopping block, and determine if this trippy thriller is worth your VOD dollar when it hits June 5. The Basement Boys also discuss what they're watching to pass the social-distancing time, so your viewing choices are easier. It's a damn fine half hour of entertainment y

#52BottlesOfBeer 22: Spinnakers Brewing Keg Tosser Wee Heavy Scotch Ale

It's Friday once again, which means it's time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a tip and sip on my balcony, while trying to escape the stress filling the world right now. For week 22, I crack open a bottle of Spinnakers Brewing's Keg Tosser Wee Heavy Scotch Ale... By now, readers should know that I enjoy simple things in Life, and in my label designs.  This brew satisfies that enjoyment.  The simplicity of it's colours, arrangement and font styles is very pleasing to me- and has just enough "roughness" that it subtly implies a bit of wild adventure in the taste.  Of course, it helps that it has one of my favorite colours, green, as part of the label.  The gold bars at the top and bottom balance wonderfully with the white and gold text.  The "Keg Tosser" adds a nice touch of class and randomness to the label. For a heavy ale, the colour is a nice medium shade of golden brown.  It has depth to it, but is "shallow" enough to let li

Bruce McDonald takes us to Dreamland

It's a special night for From The Basement, as Jason and Shawn welcome Canadian filmmaking legend Bruce McDonald to the show when they take to the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves at 6:05 tonight. McDonald has made classics like Roadkill, Highway 61, Hard Core Logo and Pontypool. Now he's ready to unleash his latest flick, Dreamland, on audiences. And he's going to talk all about it, and working with the likes of Henry Rollins and Juliette Lewis, this evening. Then Jason and Shawn put Dreamland on the chopping block, and weigh in on a movie that isn't their usual pint of ale. What do The Basement Boys think? Stick with us! And stick around, as The Basement Boys suggest other streaming options to keep yourself entertained while the world slowly returns to some kind of normal... if normal really is such a thing. You can hear it all after the six o'clock news via the 610 AM dial and the player to your right.

Darkness calls in this eerie The Luring trailer

Does pure evil enjoy watching the innocent be manipulated? That's the theme behind the new film The Luring from writer/director Christopher Wells. The psychological horror tale is set to hit DVD and Digital next month, and we've scored the trailer for your eye holes. What's The Luring about? Check it: "A man tries to recover a lost memory by returning to his family's Vermont vacation home where an unspeakable act took place, leaving him institutionalized as a child." Now for the trailer: Rick Irwin, Dan Berkey, Molly Fahey, Henry Gagliardi and Michaela Sprague star. The Luring drops June 16 from Wild Eye Releasing. Source: The Luring

Book Review: Violet

As an avid reader, I was blessed to discover two modern masters of horror in 2019. I'd never picked up a book by Paul Tremblay or Scott Thomas until last summer, and both writers blew my mind by how they circumvented the genre's tropes, and crafted new and unsettling works of morbid art. On the surface, Scott Thomas takes the more conventional route. But he plays with the rules so well, and insists on doing his own thing. In Kill Creek, he played with the haunted house. In Violet... well, Violet is her own beast. Violet is about a mother and daughter coming to terms with the death of an unfaithful husband and father. In order to do so, they return to the summer home the mother took comfort in as a child, and slowly discover something is waiting for them. We've heard, read, and watched stories like this before, but few have pulled it off so effectively. The first half of Violet is an ultra slow burn. Almost frustratingly so. But the second half pays off every w

Think Piece: Conventional vs. Unconventional Horror

Marcus Flor here. What defines a horror movie for you? What do you expect to see from a film like that? Do you expect a very particular story with certain rules? Or do you expect something irregular and unique? These questions pop up frequently as more strange and surreal horror films come out, such as Hereditary (2018). There are many who love this kind of film, and many who don't. I guess it really comes down to your definition of a horror film, or horror itself. For me, horror is coming in contact with the unknown, and strange, part of reality. You experience something alien to you, and you have to come to terms with it. So for me, there are many conventional horror films that don't fit that description. It seems many prefer the conventional, sometimes predictable horror film, as they know what to expect. It's a safe bet. There's nothing wrong with liking either type, but I'd say it is unfair to say these new, surreal films aren't really horror films.

Beast of Prey horror short scares up Evil Dead vibe

It's wonderful to see what people are creating during this time of social distancing. One of the best ways to ward off depression and anxiety is to create, and get those fears out there in a healthy way. Writer/director Danny Donahue has done that with his tightly wound short film Beast of Prey, which carries a heavy Evil Dead vibe. A woman is trapped in a bathroom by a monster during a snowstorm. That's it. That's the plot. And it works brilliantly, and is uber cinematic. Observe: Good stuff, Danny. And leading lady Ashley Campbell delivers an awesome performance, conveying a lot of different emotions in a short amount of time. Hopefully this can be wound into a feature film one day. Would love to see what happened before these three minutes, and what happens after. Source: Danny Donahue

Into the MCU: "Ant-Man and the Wasp" (2018)

As Wednesday rolls around, the portal to the Marvel Cinematic Universe opens up again... beckoning me to enter a world of superheroes fantastic adventures... While under house arrest, Lang receives visions purporting to be the supposedly dead wife of Hank Pym.  Convinced she's alive in the Quantum Realm, Lang, Hank and Hope set out to rescue her... but to do so, they must race against time and a mysterious "ghost" haunting their every step... " Ant-Man and the Wasp " is a fun little story that follows in the same mold as the first " Ant-Man " movie.  It doesn't deal with a cosmic threat.  Rather this story is more ground level and character driven.  It moves along at a nice clip, and keeps you interested in what's happening. All of our favorite characters are back from the first movie- including Luis, and they use this movie as an opportunity to add depth and breadth to the characters.  The antagonists are interesting and even engaging

From Page to Screen: One Shot, AKA Jack Reacher: One Shot

I didn't become familiar with the Jack Reacher character until I heard there was a Jack Reacher movie coming out, and everyone lost their minds because Tom Cruise was cast... and they didn't lose their minds in a good way. So I read the novel One Shot, which the Jack Reacher movie is based on, then I watched the film. I didn't get the hate for Cruise's casting then, and I still don't. And I've read many Reacher books since. OK, I do get it a bit. In the books Reacher is like 6'5 and blonde, and built like a tank. Think Dolph Lundgren and you've got Reacher. But Cruise nailed the character, and that's all that mattered to me. He's got the attitude down, the way Reacher thinks and acts, and he kicks ass with the best of them. Casting aside, Jack Reacher the movie, and One Shot the book, aren't that different. A few characters were jettisoned in order to streamline things a bit, which is often the case in adaptations. The ending is sligh

Award-winning indie sci-fi Volition promises a mind-bending tale

What if you could see the future? And what if, by seeing the future, you witnessed your own murder? Would you try and stop it, and therefor alter what has already been determined to happen? That's the premise behind director Tony Dean Smith's sci-fi flick, which cleaned up on the genre-festival circuit last year. And now Giant Pictures is ready to unleash it on audiences, just in time for the world to kinda sorta open up again. It's a great idea, and the trailer below makes it look like Smith and company delivered the goods. Check it out: Volition stars Adrian Glynn McMorran, Magda Apanowicz, John Cassini, Frank Cassini, Aleks Paunovic and Bill Marchant. It hits theatres and On Demand July 10. This looks pretty promising. What say you, Basement Dwellers? Source: Collider

Army of Darkness ReAction figures comin' at yah this week

We love Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness here in The Basement. Hell, we're down with the entire Evil Dead franchise! So yes, us geeks are also down for some super cool Army of Darkness action figures. Fortunately, Super7 Releasing is going to provide exactly that THIS FRIDAY with a new line of Army of Darkness ReAction figures! These are retro figures done in the 3.75" style of the Kenner Star Wars line that dominated toy shelves in the late 70s and early 80s. And you get six in total, including Hero Ash, Medieval Ash, Two-headed Ash, Evil Ash, Pit Witch and Deadite Scout. Check 'em out in their packaging, mofos: These figures are up for grabs Friday, May 29. No word yet on a price point. Source: Super7

Behold the effed up teaser for The True Tale of Ole Splitfoot vs. The Lesbian Warrior Nuns of the Great White North

Because sometimes the fate of the world rests in the hands of warrior nuns dressed as strippers... we've got a flick headed our way called The True Tale of Ole Splitfoot vs. The Lesbian Warrior Nuns of the Great White North. I dare you to say that 10 times fast! This one comes via director Massimiliano Cerchi and writers/executive producers Ash Hamilton and Ben Harl. And it's obviously a horror/comedy done in a grindhouse vein, which this teaser trailer capture perfectly: The True Tale of Ole Splitfoot vs. The Lesbian Warrior Nuns of the Great White North stars Kaylee Williams and genre icon Michael Pare, along with Robert Lasardo. Filming will commence this fall for a 2021 release, and we'll be keeping tabs on this one... because that's what we do here in The Basement. In the meantime, keep track of the flick via Facebook and Horror-Fix . Source: Horror Fix

The Book Nook: "Star Trek: Shadows on the Sun" (Michael Jan Friedman)

A large portion of my personal library consists of Star Trek books and novels, so I felt it was appropriate to review one of them. The Enterprise has been assigned the mission of delivering two diplomats to the world of Ssan in order to defuse a civil war.  It's a planet that Dr. McCoy had hoped to never return to after a traumatic incident during his early career. Adding to his discomfort is the fact that the two diplomats... one is his ex-wife, and the other is the man she left McCoy for.. . This is one of the best Star Trek novels I've read.  It really helped to flesh out the character of McCoy- especially the details behind his failed marriage that drove him into Starfleet.  He really is the protagonist of this story, and it's wonderful to see him get some attention from writers.  His ex-wife, and her new husband are also interesting and engaging, while lending some nice touches to the dramatic portions to the story.  The head assassin is also a well thought ou

Retro Review: Megaforce (1982)

Megaforce is the ultimate live-action cartoon. If you grew up on a steady diet of G.I. Joe, Transformers and M.A.S.K. episodes, this is those shows realized in the "real world." Which means it's cheesy as all get out, and best enjoyed -- as a grown up -- with several beers in you, and maybe with your consciousness altered a bit. If you have young boys, this is a perfect bridge between animated fare and live action. The plot is simple: a high-tech army aids a country under siege by a military tyrant. High-tech army attacks said tyrant, lots of things blow up, and the good guys win... because the good guys always win, even in the 80s! There's lots of action and stunts. No one gets killed. I mean NO ONE gets killed. The good guys have just enough personality to discern one from the other, head bad guy Henry Silva chews the scenery like a champ, and leading lady Persis Khambatta looks great in every shot. What more can I say? This is cornball fun from start to f

Review: Don't Run

Writer/director Ben Rood had a buck in his pocket when he set out to make Don't Run, a new horror flick about a teenage boy who is afraid to leave his house... until fear comes home and finds him. Rood worked as a firefighter and furniture mover to fund the project, which is clearly a labour of love. And that love shines through in every frame and every moment of this low-budget chiller. Sure, some of the performances are uneven -- I'm pretty sure every aspiring actor who wants to play a tough cop simply can't pull it off -- but leads Danny Irizarry and Charlotte Arnold nail their roles with conviction. Ditto supporting players Wendy Keeling and Jeremais Irribarren. And creepy kid Cameron Hollstegge is one of the creepiest creepy kids I've seen on film. Mostly because he's trying to be the exact opposite of creepy. It's creepy! Why am I, a Basement Reviewer, focusing on the performances? Because they're the heart of this movie. Them, and Rood's

The Rene Perez interview and Don't Run

Jason and Shawn were able to occupy the same space last night -- with social distance measures still in effect of course -- and delivered one of the best 22 minutes of radio in a long time. But if you missed their appearance on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops fear not, the podcast version of last night's show is loud and proud! And we've got the full half-hour interview with filmmaker Rene Perez. No measly eight minutes for you guys and gals! Rene talks about his latest film, Cry Havoc, working with Charles Bronson lookalike Robert Bronzi, and how he crafts movies for an audience that doesn't want the squeaky clean, politically correct genre fair Hollywood offers these days. He dives deep into that topic, and why Hollywood isn't taking chances anymore. It's an insightful conversation with a man whose sensibilities are in line with our own here in The Basement. What's Rene say exactly, and what do Jason and Shawn think? Stick with us! And stick arou

#52BottlesOfBeer 21: Moody Ales Lusty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout

Weekends are times for adventure, and excitement, to dare the impossible, and try the unknown... Sometimes we gain a scar from the experience to tell our tale... other times, we gain a new appreciation for the wonders the world provides... The label for Moody Ales Lusty Chocolate Oatmeal Stout is simple, but effective.  The deep crimson background is offset wonderfully by the splash of white text, and a kiss of lusty red words.  The sizes, colours, and fonts create an almost perfect sense of balance while eliciting a soft " ooooh... interesting ..." One would normally expect to find chocolate and oatmeal mixed together in cookie form, right?  Well, experience has shown me that chocolate does blend well with quite a few stout brews- so I wasn't surprised by that part of this combination.  The oatmeal was a bit of a twist I wouldn't think of initially.  When I saw it on the label, my first reaction was, " Wait... what "? Surprise can be a wond

Rene Perez says Don't Run

A couple of weeks ago Jason, Shawn and Amy reviewed the action/horror hybrid Cry Havoc from multi-talented filmmaker Rene Perez. If you haven't seen it yet, you should. It's great stuff for genre fans. When The Basement Boys take to the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves tonight, they're bringing Rene with them to discuss his movie, his career, and Charles Bronson! Well, not Charles Bronson exactly. But Rene took the stuntman who could very much be Bronson reincarnated and put him in front of cameras in a series of B-movies made in the vein of the late actor's work. How'd Rene do this, and is it not surreal working with a man who is an icon reborn? Stick with us! And don't you dare touch that dial as Jason and Shawn review the new horror movie Don't Run, which is about a teenage boy who is afraid to leave his house, but soon discovers fear has found him. Sound confusing? It's not. But is writer/director Ben Rood's flick worth your VOD dollar? Tune in

Book Review: Strange Things in the Woods: A Collection of Terrifying Stories

Beyond the Fray Publishing is becoming the go-to place for creepy, allegedly true stories of encounters with monster and other high strangeness. Founder Shannon Legro is a self-professed collector of such stories and let's face it, whether you believe or not, they're fun to read. The publishing house's latest book, Steve Stockton's Strange Things in the Woods, is just that -- a collection of strange encounters in the woods as told by the people who experienced them. And there's a good 85 tales in this volume, each worthy of a few pages of print. Now, these stories aren't terrifying, at least to this reader, who's experienced his fair share of strange things in the woods, but they are all entertaining. And some do make you go hmmm, as that old song once said. The encounters range from the explainable (a firefly caught in a spider's web) to the not so explainable (a possible phantom lumberjack in the deep woods), but none stretch the credibility of

Hard Core Logo, Pontypool director Bruce McDonald turns The Basement into a Dreamland

I'm gonna come right out and say it, when it comes to Canadian film, director Bruce McDonald is a legend. He's worked in movies and TV for almost 40 years, and crafted such classics as Roadkill, Highway 61, Hard Core Logo and Pontypool. He works within genre films, while subverting our expectations of them. And he has something to say, in an entertaining way. Bruce is about to unleash his latest feature, Dreamland, on audiences, and he and I had a great chat about that movie, filmmaking, Jazz music, vampires and many other things. That's right, Bruce McDonald is in The Basement, folks, and Shawn and I couldn't be more excited. You'll hear my conversation with Bruce NEXT FRIDAY, May 29, only on Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. And we'll have a review of Dreamland -- which stars Stephen McHattie, Henry Rollins and Juliette Lewis -- in time for the movie's release on Digital and On Demand June 5. Stick with us!

Marcus Flor vs. One Cut of the Dead

Ever have a film totally surprise you, in a good way? That's exactly what happened with the little Japanese "horror" film, One Cut of the Dead. On the surface, it might look like an uninspired zombie flick using the one-take gimmick. However, what you actually get is a fairly clever film that is a treat for both horror and film fans. For the first 30 minutes, we watch a mock-horror film that fluctuates between parodying the genre, and kind of nailing it at points. It's about an indie film crew making a zombie movie with an insane director when some real undead turn up. As you watch things unfold, it's clear there's a third side to this story, and you're curious to find out what's really happening. Obviously I'm not going to spoil the twist at the 30-minute mark, but I will say that it's a fun one you genuinely won't expect. It adds a lot of heart and depth to the narrative, as well as giving a lot to look for on your second watch.

The Old Guard trailer features immortal action

We showed you the poster for Netflix's upcoming action flick The Old Guard earlier this week, and now we present the official trailer, which gives us a whole bunch of Charlize Theron kicking everyone's ass. And there is much rejoicing! Hot women + gunplay = quality entertainment, Observe: A covert group of tight-knit mercenaries with a mysterious inability to die have fought to protect the mortal world for centuries. But when the team is recruited to take on a emergency mission and their extraordinary abilities are suddenly exposed, it's up to Andy (Theron) and Nile (Kiki Layne), the newest soldier to join their ranks, to eliminate the threat of those who seek to replicate and monetize their power by any means necessary. This looks and sounds like a boat load of fun, which is all we ask of our summer entertainment here in The Basement. So we'll be watching when The Old Guard hits Netflix July 10. Source: Netflix

Into the MCU: "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017)

Wednesday comes upon us, and the call to travel to another world comes with it- a colour world of heroes and villains... the Marvel Cinematic Universe... Odin is dead, releasing his daughter Hela from her long confinement.  She begins her conquest of Asgard, and sweeps across the planet swiftly and viciously. It is up to Thor to stop her, but he's stranded on a gladiator planet across the cosmos without his hammer.  His only hope of defeating Hela lies within an ancient prophecy about the end of Asgard... Of the Thor movies to date, " Thor: Ragnarok " is by one of the strongest ones story-wise.  It's grounded more in the characters, and moves along at a quicker pace than the others.  I loved the shift in tone from the strong operatic one in " Dark World ", to the slightly more modern and vibrant one of "Ragnarok".  A really marvelous blend of action, drama, and humour that elevated this movie about the standard fare. This movie also give

From Page to Screen: Relic

The Relic is one of my all-time favourite creature features. I've professed my love for it here , and regret nothing. It's a rip-roaring good time at the movies. 'Nuff said. I'd never read Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child's Relic when the movie came out, but heard from many the film couldn't live up to the book. Having now read it, I disagree. I actually think the book and film are on par with each other, but in different ways. The movie exceeds the book when it comes to action and carnage. The entire museum showdown plays far better on screen than on the page, and I appreciated how the monster was dispatched in the film as opposed to the book. The book's ending was, well, lame. But Preston and Child didn't intend the book to be one-off. There's a lot more going on in the book than in the film, which is essentially a stripped down version of the story. For one, Preston and Child intended Relic to be launching point for a series of novels bas

Shazam director releases horror short Not Alone in Here

We can all relate to it; being home alone, ready to go to bed, and then we hear and see things that make us think we're not alone. That's the premise behind Shazam and Lights Out director David F. Sandberg's new short film Not Alone in Here, which he made with his partner, Lotta Losten, during this time of social distancing. And boy, do the couple milk the idea for all it's worth! I'll say more, but y'all need to watch first. So snap to it: Shazam might be Sandberg's biggest film, but the director is best know for horror, like the aforementioned Lights Out and Annabelle: Creation. And the man can craft a scare using not much of anything. This works more because of what we can't see, then what we can. And his use of sound and shadows, and our own familiarity with moments like this, adds to the tension. This flick is 100-percent relatable, and pays off brilliantly. Sandberg and Losten made another short film recently called Shadowed , and it

Charlize Theron front and centre in Netflix's The Old Guard

There might be slim pickings for big-summer movies at the box office but don't worry, Netflix has us covered. The streaming giant has The Old Guard -- a big-budget comic-book adaptation starring Charlize Theron -- headed our way July 10. A trailer is scheduled to drop on Thursday, but we've scored a poster for your eye holes today. And here it is: The Old Guard is about a group of immortal mercenaries who keep their identities secret while making the world a better place. Things change when the possibility of exposure, and the revelation of another immortal, threaten to change The Old Guard's world forever. Gina Prince-Bythewood directs. The comic was created by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernandez. Looking forward to seeing some actual footage later this week but trust me, we in The Basement will be watching come July. Source: Netflix

Family Movie Night: Scoob!

Scooby-Doo is a cartoon franchise that just won't die, and I'm thankful for that. It's a childhood favourite of mine, and never gets old, although I do. The latest reboot comes by way of Warner Bros. and was intended to be in theatres right now. COVID-19 changed all that, so the WB saw fit to release it straight to Digital, continuing a trend I hope all the big studios embrace because my family and I are 100 percent on board with watching new movies at home. But what about the movie, you say? Scoob! is one part origin story, one part reinvention of the Hannah Barbara characters for a new generation of kids. It's beautifully animated, and pays tribute to everything we love about Scooby and the gang, while bringing them into the modern world at the same time. The jokes come fast and furious -- and are mostly kid appropriate -- while the plot moves equally so.  It turns out Scooby-Doo is part of an epic legacy that could unlock a door to the underworld. And the evi

Retro Review: Cobra (1986)

What can I say about Cobra some 34 years after it came out? Well, it's definitely a product of its era, and the popularity of the TV series Miami Vice, which was in its heyday at the time. Cobra is all glossy visuals and pounding rock music, which enhance the dazzling violence. The whole movie feels like a rock video... or maybe an 80s beer commercial. I'm not sure. All I know is if you're in the mood for a movie like Cobra, nothing else will do. Sylvester Stallone plays a tough-as-nails cop who must protect a model from a serial-killer cult bent on creating a new world order. That's pretty much all you need to know. There's a number of graphic murder sequences, a few blistering shootouts, and one magnificent car chase. This is an 80s action movie, and easily one of the best. Stallone doesn't give Cobra a lot of depth, but the character doesn't really call for it. This is the era of the one-man-army movie, and Stallone does what he does almost better

Danilo Rocha gets Sick Minded in new thriller

Said it before, and I will say it again; I've met some cool people during our stint here at From The Basement. So when one of them has a project headed our way, I like to give it as much play as possible!. Danilo Rocha is an actor with a new TV movie called Sick Minded, which follows up a popular short film of the same name. Danilo plays Special Agent Martinez, who finds himself investigating a kidnapping case with ties to the short-film's plot... and human trafficking. Check out the trailer: I love movies like this, so I'm on board 100 per cent. And it looks slick and exciting, with twists and turns. Sold! Sick Minded is written and directed by LeVar Leo, and also stars Christopher DeFranco, Jamal Kendall Wright, and Lena Marie. No word yet on a release date, but we'll keep you posted! Source: La3Films

Review: The Lodge

If you're gonna borrow from other movies, you might as well borrow from the best. And that's what Austrian filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala did with their moody horror offering The Lodge. This isn't a rip off of The Shining and Hereditary, although it does look and feel somewhat similar. Visually and tonally, it reminded me of The Shining, and there's a dynamic reminiscent of Hereditary. Otherwise The Lodge is its own beast. This is a slow-burn horror based on the bad decisions of the characters involved. In a way, it's like the John Wick of horror, cautioning us not to mess with forces you know nothing about. Riley Keough is amazing as Grace, the lone survivor of a religious cult massacre, who is trying desperately to have a normal life with recently divorced Richard, played by Richard Armitage. Sadly, her kids want nothing to do with Grace, especially after their mom kills herself. Things slowly go downhill from there. Saying much more will ru

Trista Robinson returns and The Lodge

We're all about the scream queens this week, as Jason and Shawn make the leap from last night's broadcast on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops to our latest podcast From The Basement! And they've got even more of Jay's conversation with Echoes of Fear star Trista Robinson. Trista discusses her latest movie, Human Zoo, which is out now on Digital and VOD. Plus she talks up her upcoming movies, and her passion for paranormal investigation! That's right, this movie star is also a ghost hunter. Can she get any cooler. Not a question. A statement! The Basement Boys also take on Riley Keough in The Lodge, a new psychological thriller from Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala. It's here that Shawn proclaims Keough his new screen crush. Who's Jason's? Stick with us! And stick with us you will as Jason and Shawn update you on what they've been watching in order to make your social-distancing viewing easier. All you have to do is push play on the playe

#52BottlesOfBeer: 20- Strange Fellows Brewing Hedgerow Sour Cherry Wild Ale

We are living in strange days right now... so it's only fitting that I enjoy a tip and sip from a company of "strange fellows"... I love the old school wood print style of the label.  Reminds me a lot of the German cookie embossers my parents had when I was a kid.  There is a marvelous balance of the black, white, and red colours- with the red being used to make the name of the brew pop just enough to catch your eye, but not so much that it distracts from the rest of the design.  A simple, but pleasing design overall. Strange Fellows Brewing's Hedgerow Sour Cherry Wild Ale has a beautiful red colour to it- with just a slight wild haziness to it.  I love how it almost matches the red on the label. I've never been a huge fan of cherries, but this drink made me rethink my general dislike.  The first sip was a nice, but firm handshake to my taste buds.  It balanced out a nice sour flavour with the naturally sweet taste of cherries.  Neither aspect ove

Trista Robinson talks Human Zoo in The Lodge

It's Friday, it's a long weekend, which means the summer movie season has officially... well, there is no summer movie season to discuss on this week's From The Basement. Sad face is sad. But we do have a cool new interview for your ear holes, and a feature film to put on the chopping block when we hit the Radio NL 610 AM airwaves at 6:05 tonight! Jason and Shawn welcome back Trista Robinson, the star of last fall's Echoes of Fear. Trista has a new movie out called Human Zoo. She gives the 411 on it, and updates listeners on a few other movies she has headed our way. What are they and what are they about? Stick with us! And stay tuned as The Basement Boys set their sites on the psychological thriller The Lodge starring Riley Keough as the lone survivor of a cult massacre who's past comes back to haunt her. Is it worth your Digital dollar? Tune in after the six o'clock news and find out! You can do so via the 610 AM dial or the player to your right.