tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81082279874514041702024-03-19T12:56:19.112-07:00From The BasementFridays at 6:05 p.m., Saturdays at 7 p.m., and Sundays at 6 a.m. on Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops. Podcast up Monday morning. Stick with us!We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.comBlogger3795125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-88115870299700790352022-04-27T07:34:00.000-07:002022-04-27T07:34:53.895-07:00Grace Victoria Patterson returns<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj071dIhRjeY91SFQ_amcgad8mo_0DtOWK3Eca-IvVdzSpWXkTchPDEehrivDA3gKZ0_ZOORuaHVZVDJfcM-Kj9LFHnBGgbe1bt4Q7vYdlXKxH-FFeQY2__oCi9zQ_V3y42v16sqdN5dK8zSOY_cVPqJAqIm95_v5VgTxBUevsTRWOWQeAt99JuFpSX/s846/deadlydormitory.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="643" data-original-width="846" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj071dIhRjeY91SFQ_amcgad8mo_0DtOWK3Eca-IvVdzSpWXkTchPDEehrivDA3gKZ0_ZOORuaHVZVDJfcM-Kj9LFHnBGgbe1bt4Q7vYdlXKxH-FFeQY2__oCi9zQ_V3y42v16sqdN5dK8zSOY_cVPqJAqIm95_v5VgTxBUevsTRWOWQeAt99JuFpSX/w471-h358/deadlydormitory.JPG" width="471" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>What's this? Two podcasts From The Basement in less than nine months? Has the world gone mad!?!<p></p><p>No, but when past Basement guest Grace Victoria Patterson asked nicely if she could return to this fine podcast, Jason and Shawn -- agreeable sorts that they are -- said yes. Hence we have this new episode for your ear holes!</p><p>Grace provides an update on her career, which has seen the cheerleader-turned-actress appear in no fewer than eight films plus a TV series, with more projects on the way. She and Jason talk all about this, plus some other stuff. What kind of stuff? Stick with us!</p><p>And stay tuned, as The Basement Boys discuss a whole slew of movies and television, including the Netflix Jimmy Savile documentary, The Batman, the horror romp The Cellar and more! It's podcasting that's so awesome, you'll be awesomed out by its awesomeness!</p><p>What are you waiting for? Push play and enjoy!</p><iframe src='https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10282996?autoplay=false' height='208' width='504'frameborder='0' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' scrolling='no' allowfullscreen></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-30447179051977158222022-03-23T08:09:00.000-07:002022-03-23T08:09:37.385-07:00Kung Fu Ghost, Off Season and The Adam Project<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq_rTekrb37D-IRXd4xzm99nQh91kwcD2GXIkAIqru8yR_k52VPQ4SoMU_x5UBhDmxwQx8b74g3tfLJ78jnQSAodD3M2NWTZd0sE66D5IGjmGXlybnKQwL0xls6trjZJcHby5Up9kIlVWq_KizdFFBDIX7QdiLazLMijfFD9H1VV_glF4-iR07KuYp=s1816" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="964" data-original-width="1816" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhq_rTekrb37D-IRXd4xzm99nQh91kwcD2GXIkAIqru8yR_k52VPQ4SoMU_x5UBhDmxwQx8b74g3tfLJ78jnQSAodD3M2NWTZd0sE66D5IGjmGXlybnKQwL0xls6trjZJcHby5Up9kIlVWq_KizdFFBDIX7QdiLazLMijfFD9H1VV_glF4-iR07KuYp=w515-h274" width="515" /></a></div><br />They said they'd be back, and The Basement Boys are indeed back with this, the first official podcast From The Basement in almost nine months!<p></p><p>What's brought Jason and Shawn out of semi-retirement and back into the podcastverse? Long-time listeners will remember a couple of interviews they had with the beautiful and talented Jennifer N. Linch about her martial arts comedy Kung Fu Ghost. Well, Jennifer has finished her feature film, is ready to unleash it on the public, and asked the Dynamic Duo to give it a watch, so that's what they've gone and done.</p><p>Did The Basement Boys enjoy Kung Fu Ghost? Is Jennifer as capable a filmmaker as she is a fighter? Is the movie worth your time amongst the world's bigger blockbuster? Stick with us!</p><p>And stick around, as Jason and Shawn update all y'all on what they've been doing these last several months, chime in on television shows like Peacemaker, Reacher and The Book of Boba Fett, and review recent releases such as the horror flick Off Season and Ryan Reynold's The Adam Project.</p><p>You get to hear all this, and maybe a little bit more, by pushing play on the player below.</p><iframe src='https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10257802?autoplay=false' height='208' width='504'frameborder='0' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' scrolling='no' allowfullscreen></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-44468307823276314042021-06-28T08:11:00.000-07:002021-06-28T08:11:23.549-07:00The Basement prime-time finale<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggU1x4T6gboOyGrMRiX4Jj15dnlEEacugnT4Yu-y1sKxzGtEnAw5tY02xOOtbKAXqP6TY4hka8bk33-zSjQrkeu78yT6vpeJfdKWaSceL7IdtdgNO9KSPFqJHnWvUuIZiny8S_MIKH-As/s2048/Fin+Basement+Pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggU1x4T6gboOyGrMRiX4Jj15dnlEEacugnT4Yu-y1sKxzGtEnAw5tY02xOOtbKAXqP6TY4hka8bk33-zSjQrkeu78yT6vpeJfdKWaSceL7IdtdgNO9KSPFqJHnWvUuIZiny8S_MIKH-As/w508-h381/Fin+Basement+Pic.jpg" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>All roads have led to this, the final prime-time broadcast... From The Basement!<p></p><p>Podcast version, of course...</p><p>What have Jason and Shawn got in store for listeners this week? A few not-so sober thoughts on the last eleven years of this show, three of which were on the mighty Radio NL 610 AM Kamloops.</p><p>But The Dynamic Duo did watch some stuff, and they'd be remiss not to review them for your ear holes. So prepare yourselves for thoughts on the Russian horror movie Superdeep starring Milena Radulovic, the Netflix fright flick The Devil Below, and the retro UFO film Fire in the Sky... because UFOs are so hot right now.</p><p>Add in the entertainment rundown (the latest Fast and the Furious anyone?) and you've got yourself the podcast version of the final broadcast... From The Basement. So push play on the player below, and stick with us one more time.</p><iframe src='https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10061888?autoplay=false' height='208' width='504'frameborder='0' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' scrolling='no' allowfullscreen></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-91494204188665758782021-06-25T11:52:00.000-07:002021-06-25T11:52:24.033-07:00The big finale goes Superdeep with The Devil Below<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCAHyrG0-TcoUpKREdeM941oL7DX97tyqN7KxFzRl3cNUg9Acl3E73QIy0c4NGdmfQ-nj_1Z7ubwzW-h642rBgdFzYUpFFZKarCD1AA631tRqKFSW7VnxydfNxIVwY9jGOGOjbBysuMY/s1203/Superdeep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="1203" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiCAHyrG0-TcoUpKREdeM941oL7DX97tyqN7KxFzRl3cNUg9Acl3E73QIy0c4NGdmfQ-nj_1Z7ubwzW-h642rBgdFzYUpFFZKarCD1AA631tRqKFSW7VnxydfNxIVwY9jGOGOjbBysuMY/w636-h262/Superdeep.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>All roads have led to this, the final prime-time broadcast... From The Basement!<p></p><p>What have Jason and Shawn got in store for listeners who tune in to <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> 610 AM Kamloops this eve? A few not-so sober thoughts on the last eleven years of this show, three of which were on the mighty NL.</p><p>But The Dynamic Duo did watch some stuff as well, and they'd be remiss not to review them for your ear holes. So prepare yourselves for thoughts on the Russian horror movie Superdeep starring Milena Radulovic, the Netflix fright flick The Devil Below, and the retro UFO film Fire in the Sky... because UFOs are so hot right now.</p><p>Add in the weekend entertainment rundown (the latest Fast and the Furious anyone?) and you've got yourself one final broadcast... From The Basement. The fun begins at 6:05 tonight, so stick with us one more time.</p><p>Note: this episode repeats Saturday at 7 P.M. and Sunday at 6 A.M. The podcast drops Monday morning.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-51143540927650084862021-06-24T10:09:00.001-07:002021-06-24T10:09:32.946-07:00Marcus Flor vs Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3D1ueq20SjBRMEqSGY33a6MqrzakCtFwiAW1TlGMyAMi8TxB383nrzvoVvKFt4WQzCEzMVDz9NNsyxOw8o1bANF7VoHDdsSzbXAAylAy52sJX1jNGzAsSKYAPQyRg_wZlWLaAyZhQ_4/s768/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-marvel-universe-easter-eggs-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk3D1ueq20SjBRMEqSGY33a6MqrzakCtFwiAW1TlGMyAMi8TxB383nrzvoVvKFt4WQzCEzMVDz9NNsyxOw8o1bANF7VoHDdsSzbXAAylAy52sJX1jNGzAsSKYAPQyRg_wZlWLaAyZhQ_4/w610-h343/spider-man-into-the-spider-verse-marvel-universe-easter-eggs-1.jpg" width="610" /></a></div><br />In film, there's nothing I enjoy more than passionate creativity. Compared to the sea of mediocrity surrounding it, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is practically overflowing with it.<p></p><p>This animated movie is vibrant, kinetic, and extremely inventive with its art style. On top of all that, this is just a solid movie. It tells its story with sincerity and tact, always focusing on the important aspects of Miles' emotional journey. The script wastes no time on pointless scenes or moments, which also gives the film an energetic rhythm that draws you in.</p><p>One of the other great aspects of this movie is its reinvention of the Spider-Man story. It's clever writing demonstrates a true understanding of the webslinger, and offers commentary on the current state of his movie adaptations. In the end, you get a film both Spidey fans and non-fans can enjoy.</p><p>Above all other aspects, what I like most about Spider-Verse is how fun it is. It demonstrates quality animation and filmmaking doesn't need to be cynical and a downer to engage and captivate. I highly recommend checking this one out if you haven't already. It's definitely a Good.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-76410337127896584262021-06-22T13:48:00.000-07:002021-06-22T13:48:45.475-07:00Safety's Off: "Lethal Weapon 2" (1989)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakfq78ZQEkJprhq79gUrpDu0HRHO8dHZvGyW-KTcB3QqdibB9EpiToR_NqApMCQZTQLbwevlRqtAXIQ730fL44ZbYtbnuBRSABcs9CRm540MhgFB1C33NQWgdxcHvuj-vntgkC-u-Pzw/s757/Lethal+Weapon+2+%25281989%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="757" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiakfq78ZQEkJprhq79gUrpDu0HRHO8dHZvGyW-KTcB3QqdibB9EpiToR_NqApMCQZTQLbwevlRqtAXIQ730fL44ZbYtbnuBRSABcs9CRm540MhgFB1C33NQWgdxcHvuj-vntgkC-u-Pzw/w455-h256/Lethal+Weapon+2+%25281989%2529.jpg" width="455" /></a></div><br />Tuesday is upon us- which means it's time or me to lock and load again as I chase Riggs and Murtaugh across Los Angeles in another action packed "<i>Lethal Weapon</i>" movie...<p></p><p><i>A routine drug bust by Riggs and Murtaugh goes awry- hinting that things are a bit deeper than they think.</i></p><p><i>Smuggled krugerrands, an FBI witness, and the South African consulate all collide with the two cops as they they lock sights on the biggest case of their careers...</i></p><p>"<i>Lethal Weapon 2</i>" isn't as intensely emotional as the first one. As the two partners further cement their partnership and friendship, things lighten up a bit between the two- which is fitting as it echoes Rigg's growth from the angry, suicidal personality he was in the first movie into a more "stable" person learning to deal with his grief, and open up to Murtaugh as a friend. It's a nice adjustment.</p><p>While Riggs gets a lot of development in this movie, Murtaugh, sadly- doesn't get as much. He's still enjoyable to watch, but it would be nice if there was a bit of a change in direction or him. The addition of Leo Getz, worried me a bit- as I was concerned that the slightly "wackier" character he played would overshadow and become the focus of the movie. Fortunately, he didn't, and was used sparingly... balancing out nicely with the more straight faced and natural comedy of the main characters.</p><p>Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are- once again, great as Riggs and Murtaugh. Joe Pesci as Leo Getz was also good. Real credit goes to Joss Ackland and Derrick O'Connor, who play Arjen Rudd and Pieter Vorstedt- the Consulate and his right hand man respectively. They brought a nice sense of menace to their characters that made you sneer at them, and eager to see how they would meet their ends. Patsy Kensit as Rika van den Haas- Rigg's love interest was quite enjoyable too, and it was a little disappointing that she ultimately was simply their to help motivate Rigg's rampage of revenge.</p><p>The action sequences were on par with the first movie- with a great reference to Rigg's running down the street from the first movie. The toilet bomb, and the trailer shoot-up were amazing and incredibly well done. Who'd ever thing a toilet bomb could be a great way to bond, eh?</p><p>While "<i>Lethal Weapon 2</i>" may not has the grit of the first one, it's an enjoyable and worthy sequel. It aims high, and hits "<b><i>The Good</i></b>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-91999890006034723842021-06-21T11:03:00.000-07:002021-06-21T11:03:06.012-07:00THE HAUNTED VILLAGE Part 1 of 2 (2021) - We Want to Believe<iframe frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://youtube.com/embed/ay7CTFbWGdA" style="background-image: url(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ay7CTFbWGdA/hqdefault.jpg);" width="480"></iframe><div><p>On a cold, wintery weekend before Halloween, the We Want to Believe team is invited to explore the Village of Ashcroft, which is in the Interior of British Columbia. Led on a tour of haunted locations by resident John W. Fair, the investigators not only learn about the community’s spooky history, but find themselves communicating with ghosts from the gold-rush era, and uncovering the sad story of two deceased children.</p><p class="Body"><span lang="EN-US">Writer/director’s statement: Our trip to Ashcroft was the first time the team had no idea what it was in for prior to an investigation. All we had was an invite from John W. Fair to explore the area’s haunted past. We got more than we bargained for in terms of encounters with potential spirits, and ticked one more off the paranormal investigator’s bucket list by spending the night in a local cemetery. And it was cold… very, very cold.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="Body"><span lang="EN-US">Here's some pics from the latest episode:</span></p><p class="Body"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKZth1l8mtTqo6FzNBY2ctlS0rnafzB5ATKnh3e_eu4V_NFTh86g7y12lTyKFaKiGkLrIqABVV9tacBTHKKE58cfZkO_rWYF2XaYj9D0-06v8TPVtV0SyGjFIVwI5iy9Gj95nEYj9gqE/s1452/The+Village+3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="1452" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKZth1l8mtTqo6FzNBY2ctlS0rnafzB5ATKnh3e_eu4V_NFTh86g7y12lTyKFaKiGkLrIqABVV9tacBTHKKE58cfZkO_rWYF2XaYj9D0-06v8TPVtV0SyGjFIVwI5iy9Gj95nEYj9gqE/w533-h283/The+Village+3.png" width="533" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An EVP session in the snow.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9IefkwEHdFd3mt0Es_47K3k6wL27xuWQWr9EMicB3ZLbkhs0hdx-B_XjjLvu_d4ixx26ZamXsVDoS_ofScHJZpFyL7pptiNnbHmdWb-hHeJcEltG_FLLnxVPhy_ZMyW0OaJizTctBis/s1361/The+Village+5.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="771" data-original-width="1361" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9IefkwEHdFd3mt0Es_47K3k6wL27xuWQWr9EMicB3ZLbkhs0hdx-B_XjjLvu_d4ixx26ZamXsVDoS_ofScHJZpFyL7pptiNnbHmdWb-hHeJcEltG_FLLnxVPhy_ZMyW0OaJizTctBis/w536-h303/The+Village+5.png" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lead investigator Peter Renn and director Jason Hewlett</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsq0bO-s7p-udDd2eS6m18A5KfARFiBc93Z7VLwdIHB6XOymUcJduIErnD-by8QwZLdk_anH5DcM_c-mjoK9IE4mTXnbC7Dd2Iyzua-FvMalKwk0dlZrDt5BhRbc-dcWVOsVMBXQFga8/s1498/The+Village+9.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1498" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcsq0bO-s7p-udDd2eS6m18A5KfARFiBc93Z7VLwdIHB6XOymUcJduIErnD-by8QwZLdk_anH5DcM_c-mjoK9IE4mTXnbC7Dd2Iyzua-FvMalKwk0dlZrDt5BhRbc-dcWVOsVMBXQFga8/w539-h279/The+Village+9.png" width="539" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What did the team find in this graveyard?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuzOpoP4KXi_6Cl-tThzhmPaZF0uy6sr4Wa9jFbjvE5QpjQsLDNIxvBk3Gx7Z18XwjWe5Mvw7UYAPm_LampGVbSwrohQfcJXoVFplTS9Np6UYADfXcV8BfyySMvC1pmpecz4W-y_cK90/s1510/The+Village+10.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1510" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuzOpoP4KXi_6Cl-tThzhmPaZF0uy6sr4Wa9jFbjvE5QpjQsLDNIxvBk3Gx7Z18XwjWe5Mvw7UYAPm_LampGVbSwrohQfcJXoVFplTS9Np6UYADfXcV8BfyySMvC1pmpecz4W-y_cK90/w536-h273/The+Village+10.png" width="536" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Marcus Flor films Peter Renn during an EVP session.</div><p></p><p>The We Want to Believe team is cinematographer Brandon Knippelberg, music/sound/executive producer Shawn Knippelberg, writer/director/creator Jason Hewlett, lead investigator/executive producer Peter Renn, investigator Sarah Jane, and cinematographer/executive producer Marcus Flor.</p><p></p><p></p><p>New episodes appear once a month at JoBlo's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalNetwork/featured" target="_blank">The Paranormal Network</a>. Big thanks to Arrow in the Head frontman John Fallon for coming on board as producer, and JoBlo himself, Berge Garabedian, for guiding us as executive producer.<br /><br />In the meantime, keep up with our shenanigans via the official <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wewanttobelievetheseries/" target="_blank">We Want to Believe Facebook page</a>!</p><p>We Want to Believe's Haunted Village investigation concludes July 26!</p><p class="Body"><span lang="EN-US"></span></p><p>Source: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheParanormalNetwork/featured" target="_blank">The Paranormal Network</a></p></div>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-30933707256382343712021-06-21T08:18:00.000-07:002021-06-21T08:18:06.328-07:00Werewolves Within and the Mishna Wolff interview<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fEMGLEdsugPAtUVo_LSbYAzNAJ-6D2EIpTxV3tt3QFZy2d-ZMsivmSi54ym6LkmTjt1BXTbnBDBTTbIrjR7M6jFDNZe68MUp1oVhi925IeBkOB9k7jt6DA04VbjWJcmOvOv2AgIjboI/s1000/Werewolves-Within.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0fEMGLEdsugPAtUVo_LSbYAzNAJ-6D2EIpTxV3tt3QFZy2d-ZMsivmSi54ym6LkmTjt1BXTbnBDBTTbIrjR7M6jFDNZe68MUp1oVhi925IeBkOB9k7jt6DA04VbjWJcmOvOv2AgIjboI/w594-h334/Werewolves-Within.jpg" width="594" /></a></div><br />It's the final countdown to the last prime-time episode of From The Basement, and Jason and Shawn have a gooder (real Canadian English) for folks when they tune in to this, the latest podcast... From The Basement!<p></p><p>Not only do they review the upcoming horror/comedy Werewolves Within, they interview its talented and witty writer, Mishna Wolff. And this is the full, feature-length interview with her!</p><p>Wolff is a comedian and author of the bestselling memoir I'm Down, and Werewolves Within is her first feature screenplay. How did she take a video game and turn it into a funny werewolf film? And what was it like working with director Josh Ruben and star Milana Vayntrub? What were her influences and inspirations? Stick with us!</p><p>And stick around for Jason and Shawn's review of Werewolves Within! Is it the best movie since this pandemic started? Or should The Basement Boys have stuck with genre staples An American Werewolf in London and The Thing instead?</p><p>You can find out by pushing play on the player below... right freakin' now!</p><iframe src='https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10057053?autoplay=false' height='208' width='504'frameborder='0' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' scrolling='no' allowfullscreen></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-78228994352642819692021-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:002021-06-18T13:30:18.887-07:00Mishna Wolff is a Werewolf Within<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhy_mBuH4JgFpK1qBwPbX095oyyf-402HX6UEwGq6iAPezGhtu6XOufWjKWQFzaqkzYwMuAdRpKoUdfFRyvdEc8m-8caYoUDTbXzVLXPWxmN7WqKydFoXlSwVm0Eb8P0sFi08lR0QQbeI/s724/Mishna-Wolff-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="724" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhy_mBuH4JgFpK1qBwPbX095oyyf-402HX6UEwGq6iAPezGhtu6XOufWjKWQFzaqkzYwMuAdRpKoUdfFRyvdEc8m-8caYoUDTbXzVLXPWxmN7WqKydFoXlSwVm0Eb8P0sFi08lR0QQbeI/w598-h356/Mishna-Wolff-1.jpg" width="598" /></a></div><br />It's the final countdown to the last prime-time episode of From The Basement, and Jason and Shawn have a gooder (real Canadian English) for folks when they take to the mighty <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> airwaves tonight at 6:05.<p></p><p>Not only do they review the upcoming horror/comedy Werewolves Within, they interview its talented and witty writer, Mishna Wolff!</p><p>Wolff is a comedian and author of the bestselling memoir I'm Down, and Werewolves Within is her first feature screenplay. How did she take a video game and turn it into a funny werewolf film? And what was it like working with director Josh Ruben and star Milana Vayntrub? Stick with us!</p><p>And stick around for Jason and Shawn's review of Werewolves Within! Is it the best movie since this pandemic started? Or should The Basement Boys have stuck with genre staples An American Werewolf in London and The Thing instead?</p><p>Tune in tonight at 6:05, and only on <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a>!</p><p>Note: this episode repeats Saturday at 7 P.M. and Sunday at 6 A.M. The podcast drops Monday morning.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-9070819364998618752021-06-17T14:30:00.001-07:002021-06-17T14:30:03.878-07:00Marcus Flor vs Castlevania: The Full Series<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRroIX6lHpyRebGnInZ7sOqUXKwEAZtpEA5ExIM3dBysf05B5xYL4s4Ui8G1O8lnXIFYrtSwJS2rQhYw8PJyPixSn-7-i19HgchfiQqxW0AHx37m5fHOJkwZORmDDLYVYgXY7p7eb4I4/s681/CSV2_202_SC279.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="681" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiRroIX6lHpyRebGnInZ7sOqUXKwEAZtpEA5ExIM3dBysf05B5xYL4s4Ui8G1O8lnXIFYrtSwJS2rQhYw8PJyPixSn-7-i19HgchfiQqxW0AHx37m5fHOJkwZORmDDLYVYgXY7p7eb4I4/w559-h315/CSV2_202_SC279.jpg" width="559" /></a></div><br />Seeing as the Castlevania animated series has recently concluded, I thought it apt to give my thoughts on the series as a whole. <p></p><p>I'm not going to lie, I have mixed feelings about the show. For me, it would often flip-flop between interesting and bland. It had some intriguing concepts and characters throughout, but these would often be overshadowed by a meandering and haphazard plot.</p><p>There were many subplots that were underutilized, misused, or straight-up abandoned by the end. The Infinite Corridor, for example, is a plot point that's given a lot of build up in Season 3. It gets well established, a character's fate gets tied to it... and it's turned into a useless footnote in the last season.</p><p>It seemed like the show's mission statement would change from season to season, so established plot threads would have to be re-woven to accommodate. Regardless, this show is still a good watch, and there is some splendid animation by the end. I'd still call this series a Good.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-16164715022687486082021-06-15T13:48:00.000-07:002021-06-15T13:48:09.318-07:00Safety's Off: "Lethal Weapon" (1987)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg342cWNPencdzrbrsxqDJp2I7U9WP4mH3EA7Fll8leuWzxunpvgq3k48_AFmqJcvXkkNOuK58DO6YP_RirDSyZogYJqVO4guQy6civ7o2gAj0hjfAjCSVQKbUqsI9LB_jSL6hUtOY7tME/s474/Lethal+Weapon+%25281987%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="474" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg342cWNPencdzrbrsxqDJp2I7U9WP4mH3EA7Fll8leuWzxunpvgq3k48_AFmqJcvXkkNOuK58DO6YP_RirDSyZogYJqVO4guQy6civ7o2gAj0hjfAjCSVQKbUqsI9LB_jSL6hUtOY7tME/w450-h253/Lethal+Weapon+%25281987%2529.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><br />After taking a short break after my "<i>Run, Bandit, Run</i>" series, I'm back. This time, I'm taking aim... with a "<i>Lethal Weapon</i>"...<p></p><p><i>50 year old Sergeant Murtaugh has a nice home, a lovely family, a new fishing boat, and a fairly safe career...</i></p><p><i>Sergeant Rigs has a motor home, memories of his deceased wife, a risky career... and a "special" bullet for a "special" occasion...<br /><br />When they get partnered up, it becomes a question of who'll get the "special" bullet in the end...</i></p><p>1987's "<i>Lethal Weapon</i>" helped to transform the Buddy Cop movie from a genre that was generally comedic to one that had action, humor, and depth of character.</p><p>The story is pretty 1980's in that it consisted of drug cartels- which was the real hot topic back then due to Nancy Reagan's "<i>Just Say No</i>" campaign. But it's really only the bones from which hangs the real "flesh" of the movie- the relationship between Riggs & Murtaugh. Their conflict, and the growth of their characters as they go through the events of the story are what really holds this movie together, and keeps you engaged from start to finish.</p><p>It helps that the characters are interesting to begin with- and prove wonderful contrasts with each other. If it weren't for their differences, the story of they becoming partners and friends wouldn't be so interesting. Nor would it have provided them both with room for growth. Their different personalities and viewpoints on the world balance each other, and add a wonderful texture to the movie.</p><p>Now, it has to be said that the characters probably wouldn't be so engaging if it weren't for the performers. Danny Glover as Murtaugh is marvelous, and Mel Gibson as Riggs is amazing. Both performers bring such charisma, chemistry, humor, and depth to the characters. The scene where Riggs contemplates suicide is just intense and powerful. And Gary Busey as Mr. Joshua is crazed as always. He's great as a bad guy.</p><p>"<i>Lethal Weapon</i>" helped to action-ize Buddy Cop movies- and in grand style. The action sequences are intense and exciting. They help pace the movie nicely, and raise the stakes as the story progresses. They are great interludes between the more personal and dramatic moments between the characters.</p><p>All in all, "<i>Lethal Weapon</i>" is one of my favorite 1980's action movies- and gets a "<i><b>Good</b></i>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-81703595131011971842021-06-14T07:46:00.001-07:002021-06-14T07:46:40.977-07:00The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Wrath of Man and Army of the Dead<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedBXu5cXcwgzzmOqIe9uAkULMpYr8Lgv1Uzmu-tJQlvCRYcRvhVmZvHLFBTFNoongvfMiU1vpMaALqs4WSDKu_pkxum9vezLnJMlNe2cxEDd4CDnxoRZUiKkos45V_sTEOXLfVJHjYy4/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiedBXu5cXcwgzzmOqIe9uAkULMpYr8Lgv1Uzmu-tJQlvCRYcRvhVmZvHLFBTFNoongvfMiU1vpMaALqs4WSDKu_pkxum9vezLnJMlNe2cxEDd4CDnxoRZUiKkos45V_sTEOXLfVJHjYy4/w654-h368/maxresdefault.jpg" width="654" /></a></div><br />The Basement Boys are back! And they're bringing the first of the final three prime-time From The Basement episodes with them with this, the latest podcast... From The Basement!<p></p><div>What have Jason and Shawn got in store for listeners? How about an easy half dozen, if not more, reviews for your ear holes? Sound good? Great!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, is put on the chopping block. Can the latest film based on the alleged case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren stand up to the previous two, not to mention all those spinoffs? Stick with us!</div><div><br /></div><div>And stay tuned, as Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, and the new Jason Statham/Guy Ritchie collaboration Wrath of Man, are also put to the test. Shawn has caught up with the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny, and Jason took on the horror offerings Great White with Katrina Bowden, and The Djinn. Plus he's seen the Saw sequel Spiral: From the Book of Saw.</div><div><br /></div><div>You get all this, and a little bit more, when you push play on the player below. So what are you waiting for? Do it!</div><div><br /></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="208" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10052125?autoplay=false" width="504"></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-38235766974609779122021-06-11T12:31:00.000-07:002021-06-11T12:31:19.905-07:00The Conjuring Wrath of the Dead<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFYgrx4zlOOSlP9sCt4h9HCTbIgaivm67flYsttiS83IjLj29fX99PY_O0-Smny6m0Eo3ZeVRSN7Q2E9ucdTriB7hbxohcK2j-ye99ywj_trcsQ-1XoDHEpoU3N2W52sxsIlfKAc55rE/s768/The-Conjuring-3-and-the-Disciples-of-the-Ram.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeFYgrx4zlOOSlP9sCt4h9HCTbIgaivm67flYsttiS83IjLj29fX99PY_O0-Smny6m0Eo3ZeVRSN7Q2E9ucdTriB7hbxohcK2j-ye99ywj_trcsQ-1XoDHEpoU3N2W52sxsIlfKAc55rE/w601-h338/The-Conjuring-3-and-the-Disciples-of-the-Ram.jpeg" width="601" /></a></div><br />The Basement Boys are back! And they're bringing the first of the final three prime-time From The Basement episodes with them when they take to the mighty <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> airwaves at 6:05 tonight!<div><br /></div><div>What have Jason and Shawn got in store for listeners this eve? How about an easy half dozen, if not more, reviews for your ear holes? Sound good? Great!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, is put on the chopping block. Can the latest film based on the alleged case files of Ed and Lorraine Warren stand up to the previous two, not to mention all those spinoffs? Stick with us!</div><div><br /></div><div>And stay tuned, as Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, and the new Jason Statham/Guy Ritchie collaboration Wrath of Man, are also put to the test. Shawn has caught up with the Canadian comedy series Letterkenny, and Jason took on the horror offerings Great White with Katrina Bowden, and The Djinn. Plus he's seen the Saw sequel Spiral: From the Book of Saw.</div><div><br /></div><div>You get all this, and a little bit more, tonight at 6:05, and only on <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>Note: this episode repeats Saturday at 7 P.M. and Sunday at 6 A.M. The podcast drops Monday morning.</div>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-87287718594758520332021-06-10T09:46:00.002-07:002021-06-10T09:46:54.837-07:00Marcus Flor vs Love Death + Robots<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqUJfBw4pU-A1idp2U3PSsQIQiZX16k5RihtlI0SSy8aRG1Pis511v9vwzicNFaQbnTkdknUHFUYNzsh1f3mUrZ5VMu5Nf73-oHWh_1wOJdrPP1-koWSn0nk9-HaF2JLGA0GfPWXYI-M/s1280/love_death_robots_hero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZqUJfBw4pU-A1idp2U3PSsQIQiZX16k5RihtlI0SSy8aRG1Pis511v9vwzicNFaQbnTkdknUHFUYNzsh1f3mUrZ5VMu5Nf73-oHWh_1wOJdrPP1-koWSn0nk9-HaF2JLGA0GfPWXYI-M/w572-h322/love_death_robots_hero.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br />I've always been a fan of anthology shows, as they have the opportunity to showcase new and interesting ideas.<p></p><p>Love Death + Robots is such a series, as it is essentially a collection of unrelated animated sci-fi short films. It hosts a variety of interesting concepts, unique art styles, and a fair helping of gore. In the current era of restricted, often sanitized science fiction, this series is so refreshing in its creative freedom.</p><p>Unsurprisingly, the show's quality can be hit or miss. Some episodes are fairly generic, and offer little substance on the second watch. However, this is somewhat balanced by the great attention paid to the animation and stylization of each story.</p><p>This is a futuristic, sardonic box of chocolates that's got something for almost every kind of sci-fi nerd. Even if certain episodes fall short, they still manage to be thought provoking and entertaining. This series is definitely a Good.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-13800762992277107462021-06-04T12:46:00.001-07:002021-06-04T12:46:28.558-07:00From The Basement - the "final" three<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_pey68xzyZLnoqW7kWP2mDXE-_ZevLMUNlFmV4q0nIu_f3hoG4UrsdE-Im2A7r3ktWY_v_KmKwX3KUUHp6TE1gaAST-5l7IKOC3opWktuhTMbGZzxPT5KudSlmXnmwW442z0-WkFGNw/s960/ftb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_pey68xzyZLnoqW7kWP2mDXE-_ZevLMUNlFmV4q0nIu_f3hoG4UrsdE-Im2A7r3ktWY_v_KmKwX3KUUHp6TE1gaAST-5l7IKOC3opWktuhTMbGZzxPT5KudSlmXnmwW442z0-WkFGNw/w515-h388/ftb.jpg" width="515" /></a></div><br />Just a gentle reminder From The Basement returns next Friday -- June 11 -- to the mighty <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> with an all-new episode! That's the good news.<p></p><p>The bad news it'll be the first of our final three prime-time shows.</p><p>What, you might ask? Are you bastards quitting AGAIN!?!? No. No we're not. We learned our lesson the last time. Shawn and I's long-running show will return to being "just a podcast," and not adhering to any set broadcast schedule.</p><p>Why, you ask? Our lives are becoming increasingly busy outside of The Basement, and it's getting harder for Shawn and I to keep up with the latest movies, TV shows and entertainment news. We'd rather cease our weekly duties than produce an inferior product. Simple as that.</p><p>Much thanks to Howie Reimer and the <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> crew for hosting us the last three years, first as a Friday morning segment, then as a prime-time series. It's been a blast!</p><p>Don't worry, we're not coasting on these last three episodes. They'll hit you right in your entertainment centre. We promise.</p><p>Tune in next Friday, June 11, at 6:05 P.M. And only on <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a>.</p><p>Stick with us!</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-6725278157829652722021-06-03T08:16:00.001-07:002021-06-03T08:16:41.988-07:00Marcus Flor vs Invincible<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddf-aXuVNEzyGWEQgwApG4l_RAiRLg2fAZ5sIC2KhXOISFg_Lc7NBf6JGX9oEy7litBenoHJSnBkIGhTb3VSeaSn8pa3yQ4GqqH52rRAg2JY7pR9bOXYewdL9x6aZJ_7M0uCtfCv8JpQ/s2048/invincible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjddf-aXuVNEzyGWEQgwApG4l_RAiRLg2fAZ5sIC2KhXOISFg_Lc7NBf6JGX9oEy7litBenoHJSnBkIGhTb3VSeaSn8pa3yQ4GqqH52rRAg2JY7pR9bOXYewdL9x6aZJ_7M0uCtfCv8JpQ/w573-h322/invincible.jpg" width="573" /></a></div><br />It's not often I find anything superhero related that I wholeheartedly recommend, but the animated series Invincible is just one of those pieces of media.<p></p><p>Invincible is an adult superhero series, in more ways than one. It has the violence, gore, and swearing you'd expect with that kind of tag line, but it's fairly adult with it's storytelling as well. Instead of characters taking a back seat to the action, as they do in most superhero stuff, their struggles and internal conflicts are front and center.</p><p>We get to see the consequences of wearing the cape and saving people, we get to see how difficult a job it is, and how you can't save everyone no matter how invincible you are. I was afraid this series would end up being just another "edgy" addition to the genre, but was pleasantly surprised at how mature it was. </p><p>Now, don't get me wrong. There's still plenty of fun, superpowered action to be had here. Thanks to it being animated, everything hits with greater impact; superspeed seems genuinely fast, and you see how frail typical humans are against these powers. This show has got layers, from the base entertainment on the surface, to the subtler human stories just beneath it.</p><p>As I said up top, I whole-heartedly recommend this show. Grab some goods, gather some friends, and prepare for several "oh shit" moments to be had. Invincible is a Good</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-80337587194365018242021-06-02T13:33:00.000-07:002021-06-02T13:33:57.300-07:00#CocktailHour: Super Root Beer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLuEheAakaQty7AyGp0iqDFyYrxetuesepms7A92ZTHMw0HI9gB6pCNHx18dRFFqdYKWdq-fLISsuIih8qJwlKx3zVrfzQlTtn_kz70dz50l6XTJ0gEpC_A3ot-NHr5fEgoZ1UWADc2I/s2048/20210525_072807%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVLuEheAakaQty7AyGp0iqDFyYrxetuesepms7A92ZTHMw0HI9gB6pCNHx18dRFFqdYKWdq-fLISsuIih8qJwlKx3zVrfzQlTtn_kz70dz50l6XTJ0gEpC_A3ot-NHr5fEgoZ1UWADc2I/s320/20210525_072807%255B1%255D.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The sun is shining down on me as I sit on my balcony- feet propped up and enjoying the scenery. By my hand is this week's tip and sip... a Super Root Beer...<p></p><p>All you need to make this drink is some ice in a tumbler, an ounce o spiced rum, and ounce of root beer schnapps, and some Coca-Cola. For this, I used Black Bear Honey Spiced Rum by Divine Vineyards.</p><p>I found this drink to be okay. Not great, but not shit either. It just kinda is. It does taste like root beer- though a bit sweeter due to the honey based rum.</p><p>But in all honesty, the flavor and the effect could've been done with fewer ingredients. Two in fact. Root beer, and rum- or the root beer schnapps even. Less fuss and muss.</p><p>I don't think most bars have root beer schnapps... nor do I think most pubs do. I also don't think most people think of having a bottle of it around. Due to that, this isn't really a drink you're likely to find being made in many places.</p><p>The taste is okay- but could be made shit simple. I'm going to have to put it in the "<b><i>Ugly</i></b>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-6201963812100501742021-06-01T13:05:00.000-07:002021-06-01T13:05:42.541-07:00Run, Bandit, Run: "Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel" (1994)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1g7_bfmReqQ7wGJrkmv1kj9QzOpgH48VpNvnNeIrhXqKypzbhwe0xYZ0TdxBpn3ewPdO0xdY5u_yGMCV_2UoPKXTwFQ_ORYhNj0lI1Yv89B-jY-4TIdGYwsGFtegAsbrrKTBjRvxKfs/s640/Bandit+Bandit%2527s+Silver+Angel+%25281994%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-1g7_bfmReqQ7wGJrkmv1kj9QzOpgH48VpNvnNeIrhXqKypzbhwe0xYZ0TdxBpn3ewPdO0xdY5u_yGMCV_2UoPKXTwFQ_ORYhNj0lI1Yv89B-jY-4TIdGYwsGFtegAsbrrKTBjRvxKfs/s320/Bandit+Bandit%2527s+Silver+Angel+%25281994%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Tuesday rolls around with clear skies, clear lakes, and clear highways. Along the long stretches Smokey can be found chasing the Bandit... and adventure follows close behind.<p></p><p><i>After his uncle passes away, Bandit finds himself helping a beautiful widow keep their carnival afloat.</i></p><p><i>But all is not as it seems with this carnival. It hides a secret... a shiny, glittery secret that others would kill to keep for themselves...</i></p><p>"<i>Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel</i>" sees the 1990's TV movie series based on the original "Smokey and the Bandit" films come to a close. And to be honest, it wasn't a bad send-off for the series.</p><p>Brian Bloom once again brings a pleasant charm and playfulness to the character of Bandit. While Donald O'Connor didn't get a lot of screen time, he brought quite a bit of humour to his character as Uncle Cyrus, and gave a solid impression that he's one of the few characters that could easily outwit Bandit. Traci Lords in the role of Angel, sadly felt a little flat and emotionless at times- which is a shame because she's actually not that bad of an actress.</p><p>I also want to compliment David Lenthall as Sheriff Clanton, and Deacon Dawson & Jeffrey Pillars as Deputies Joe and Ed respectively. Lenthall brought a fun energy to the character that had some nice echoes of Boss Hogg and Sheriff Roscoe from "<i>The Dukes of Hazzard</i>". Dawson and Pillars were great as a comedic duo. Their nonchalance when interacting with both the Sheriff and the Bandit made me smile every time.</p><p>While "<i>Bandit: Bandit's Silver Angel</i>" may not be a great movie, it is still an enjoyable example of television entertainment. Watching this installment, I was actually kinda sad that this series had to come to an end. I would've liked to have seem more adventures of Bloom's version of the Bandit. I'm giving this one a "<b><i>Good</i></b>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-58609428135497734362021-05-27T10:16:00.000-07:002021-05-27T10:16:02.434-07:00Marcus Flor vs Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHFsihyphenhyphenlJuAmhRiXgXVnQ3H4wCmTOlqlD8zz_X_tscY2kgC_H6Ew3TCEJlG4zE-jsUBWANKzSKjxNe8LKUQsErcAI2YjxeiE7kzpDT8hhsNf3pMq1XOTH00rqS-mESgRAYoCNRGco-cg/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="970" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPHFsihyphenhyphenlJuAmhRiXgXVnQ3H4wCmTOlqlD8zz_X_tscY2kgC_H6Ew3TCEJlG4zE-jsUBWANKzSKjxNe8LKUQsErcAI2YjxeiE7kzpDT8hhsNf3pMq1XOTH00rqS-mESgRAYoCNRGco-cg/w483-h272/5cf03a0a09777.jpg" width="483" /></a></div><br />It's rare to find a movie as haunting and darkly profound as Apocalypse Now. It's even rarer to be able to see how such a film is made, in raw and intimate detail.<p></p><p>Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse documents the turbulent production of the anti-war classic, and its ambitious director's slow decent into madness. It's probably one of the best filmmaking documentaries I've ever seen. It captures the fluid chaos of making a movie, and how that experience bleeds into the final product.</p><p>This documentary is both inspiring and horrifying for an amateur filmmaker to watch. You see director Francis Ford Coppola pushed to his limits, unwilling to give up on a movie that had a chance of being truly great. In some way, I understand that parasitic obsession, and the toll it can take on its host.</p><p>Documented by Elanor Coppola during the production, this film is also incredibly personal. It's not just a record of technical chaos, but an investigation of the director's soul. Just like the characters of his movie, Francis must face the darkest parts of himself to achieve his goal.</p><p>In the end, this film is as poignant as the masterpiece its documenting. I highly recommend a back-to-back viewing with Apocalypse Now, as the two film are really two side of the same coin. This one is definitely a Good.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-74609008604252802382021-05-25T13:20:00.000-07:002021-05-25T13:20:49.723-07:00Run, Bandit, Run: "Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit" (1994)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yF86MeuS5udWCXtaAMG0GBZNghG-YsE6cYIbRX0ku7oliRK1ZVr-NHgcQBej8zmDX70Rys5HM7wPPJK6a1jzLLVgin8ufiaNXOgXjirhemJnqNQ-kskJUt8dnTyvvQMZwadn5tPI_jE/s716/Bandit-+Beauty+and+the+Bandit+%25281994%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="474" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3yF86MeuS5udWCXtaAMG0GBZNghG-YsE6cYIbRX0ku7oliRK1ZVr-NHgcQBej8zmDX70Rys5HM7wPPJK6a1jzLLVgin8ufiaNXOgXjirhemJnqNQ-kskJUt8dnTyvvQMZwadn5tPI_jE/s320/Bandit-+Beauty+and+the+Bandit+%25281994%2529.jpg" /></a></div>Tuesday arrives in roar of a fast engine, and sirens as I hit the road again in pursuit of that iconic outlaw, Bandit...<div><br /></div><div><i>On his way to open the Coca-Cola 600, a chance encounter with a mob boss's girlfriend sends Bandit on a detour involving a tour bus of nudists...</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>And some nuns...</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>And an Elvis impersonator...</i></div><div><br /></div><div>"<i>Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit</i>" is a silly movie- but one that harkened back to the rather silly antics of Burt Reynolds in the original movies (and it's spiritual relative, "<i>The Cannonball Run</i>"). The story, while not engrossing, certainly was capable of pulling several chuckles and smiles from me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Brian Bloom, brought his usual charm and lighthearted sense of wit to the role of Bandit again. Kathy Ireland was a big name back in the 1990's as a supermodel- but not so much as an actress. I'd have to guess that the franchise was trying to use her name as a draw for audiences.</div><div><br /></div><div>The best thing that connected this installment of the franchise is the inclusion of the trucking community. The original "<i>Smokey and the Bandit</i>" was at it's heart a trucker movie, and it was nice to see that element come back into the series.</div><div><br /></div><div>While "<i>Bandit: Beauty and the Bandit</i>" isn't the worst of the franchise, it's not the best either. I'd recommend it as part of a "<i>Smokey and the Bandit</i>" marathon, with the others... but I'd probably only recommend a single viewing. It's going into the "<b><i>Bad</i></b>".</div>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-92005789334609850402021-05-24T08:12:00.001-07:002021-05-24T08:12:44.975-07:00The Killing of Two Lovers, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and the Wayne Clingman interview<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmec2lhyhxjM7yVRwnGg7u365qc7GLrTDqGTBZt1yA3hhH6wGoBi2ZyWY5dnR-5OtjVGwMCzVCUca5API35r9n9J7AAucrqBfKbB8AGkY6l3LRBiVlh5cyg6oUfXXd8U-jzAPMWJvzz8/s1100/The-Killing-of-Two-Lovers-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="619" data-original-width="1100" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmec2lhyhxjM7yVRwnGg7u365qc7GLrTDqGTBZt1yA3hhH6wGoBi2ZyWY5dnR-5OtjVGwMCzVCUca5API35r9n9J7AAucrqBfKbB8AGkY6l3LRBiVlh5cyg6oUfXXd8U-jzAPMWJvzz8/w566-h319/The-Killing-of-Two-Lovers-1.jpg" width="566" /></a></div><br />It's almost vacation time in The Basement, with Jason and Shawn taking a much-deserved break. But not before they unleash one more podcast... From The Basement!<p></p><p>And the Dynamic Duo have a good one in store for listeners, with even more of our interview with true-crime author Wayne Clingman, and a trio of reviews for your ear holes.</p><p>Wayne Clingman has made a name for himself in the indie publishing world tackling mafia lore in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. What got him interested in this subject, has it ever put his life at risk, and just how much does he know about mob and drug cartel activities? Stick with us!</p><p>Stick with us you shall, as Jason takes on the acclaimed family drama (you read that right) The Killing of Two Lovers starring Clayne Crawford of TV's Lethal Weapon and Rectify. He also places Angelina Jolie's thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Shawn does battle with the first two seasons of Netflix's Love Death + Robots. Yup. Both seasons!</p><p>You get an interview. You get a few reviews. What better way to wrap up your holiday weekend. Not a question; a statement! So push play on the player below, and enjoy!</p><p>From The Basement returns to the mighty <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a> on Friday, June 11, with an all-new episode.</p><iframe src='https://podomatic.com/embed/html5/episode/10036681?autoplay=false' height='208' width='504'frameborder='0' marginheight='0' marginwidth='0' scrolling='no' allowfullscreen></iframe>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-80250850571613967952021-05-21T13:17:00.000-07:002021-05-21T13:17:57.887-07:00The Killing of Two Lovers bets Those Who Wish Me Dead on Love Death + Robots<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OGh9YB-AlBfWWhyphenhyphenSKYxWwH0yoFtPCCo8PQr6q9SKtwQXdGul6JvJ6Qjiip-v-Es2WB4LXjRS0qEDmeM3yfFmF8LvofoXCLuKF9Gn4lfLwfHFo7TcxbPoiYLsE3GHfEopsJs8IGGxlkg/s1100/the-killing-of-two-lovers-review_orig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1100" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OGh9YB-AlBfWWhyphenhyphenSKYxWwH0yoFtPCCo8PQr6q9SKtwQXdGul6JvJ6Qjiip-v-Es2WB4LXjRS0qEDmeM3yfFmF8LvofoXCLuKF9Gn4lfLwfHFo7TcxbPoiYLsE3GHfEopsJs8IGGxlkg/w596-h298/the-killing-of-two-lovers-review_orig.jpg" width="596" /></a></div><br />It's almost vacation time in The Basement, with Jason and Shawn taking a much-deserved break starting tonight. But not before they unleash one more broadcast... From The Basement!<p></p><p>And the Dynamic Duo have a good one in store for listeners who tune in to the mighty<a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank"> Radio NL</a> 610 AM Kamloops this eve, with a new interview and a trio of reviews for your ear holes.</p><p>The interview is with true-crime author Wayne Clingman, who's made a name for himself in the indie publishing world tackling mafia lore in the Milwaukee and Chicago area. What got him interested in this subject, and has it ever put his life at risk? Stick with us!</p><p>Stick with us you shall, as Jason takes on the acclaimed family drama (you read that right) The Killing of Two Lovers starring Clayne Crawford of TV's Lethal Weapon and Rectify. He also places Angelina Jolie's thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Shawn does battle with the first two seasons of Netflix's Love Death + Robots. Yup. Both seasons!</p><p>You get an interview. You get a few reviews. What better way to kick off a holiday weekend. Not a question; a statement! Join us tonight at 6:05... and only on <a href="https://www.radionl.com/" target="_blank">Radio NL</a>!</p><p>From The Basement returns Friday, June 11, with an all-new episode.</p><p>Note: this episode repeats Saturday at 7 P.M. and Sunday at 6 A.M. The podcast drops Monday morning.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-89923872108025198522021-05-20T08:04:00.001-07:002021-05-20T08:04:08.585-07:00Marcus Flor vs. Synchronic<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZAvN0UMeM4S534nc-bDfeK6lFor5NInvfELecm4rPol6TR7obf0DkPmVONt_hGRysL69vlMdiuSSe0LWwCRg9VHCMmG_fp8it0T7_2k5nXckdz_sDG2bBplMlfyseLsiIH7ndqxKRck/s1874/22synchronic-art-superJumbo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1874" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTZAvN0UMeM4S534nc-bDfeK6lFor5NInvfELecm4rPol6TR7obf0DkPmVONt_hGRysL69vlMdiuSSe0LWwCRg9VHCMmG_fp8it0T7_2k5nXckdz_sDG2bBplMlfyseLsiIH7ndqxKRck/w614-h346/22synchronic-art-superJumbo.jpg" width="614" /></a></div><br />If you were looking for another addition to the niche genre of Anthony Mackie Sci-fi, I humbly present to you Synchronic.<p></p><p>It's definitely a step above Outside the Wire, but it's still not as cohesive as it could be. This movie seemed like an earnest, but clumsy, attempt to combine sci-fi, drug use, racism, and philosophical ponderings on death. You can tell the script is trying hard to tie these ideas together neatly, but in the end, the story comes out patchy and disconnected.</p><p>What doesn't help is our inconsistent main character. Anthony Mackie does a fine job portraying him, but the script he's working with can't seem to settle on who this guy is. Maybe he's a womanizing bachelor, maybe he's a science nerd, or maybe he feels out of place in his own time. It's not that you can't tie these threads together into one complex character, but the filmmakers didn't know the right knot.</p><p>What I did appreciate was some of the inspired cinematography. It felt like the camera was trying to heighten the emotions of each scene, rather than just blindly capture the moment as most movies do. Regardless of the script/directing decisions, it wasn't hard to tell the people manning the camera put some passion into it.</p><p>Despite the patchy nature of this movie, I'd still recommend it as a decent thought-provoker. Maybe smoke something and give it a watch, because I'd still call Synchronic a Good.</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-34766215490325864862021-05-19T13:39:00.000-07:002021-05-19T13:39:37.095-07:00#CocktailHour: Slushtail<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcsTI2dZzFPQw5Rs7g0oItkQCUhrUIdbj9KUSMEqrzG11-Av0FxTL15jHxpGEN0l2dHSfn4bJHGfmNOat2JnO51o-TdDSCNFZfWxPcOBbSflgy2choHPTJOZvP1LfgCi84ZBHF1Fj8qo/s2048/20210519_120143%255B1%255D.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcsTI2dZzFPQw5Rs7g0oItkQCUhrUIdbj9KUSMEqrzG11-Av0FxTL15jHxpGEN0l2dHSfn4bJHGfmNOat2JnO51o-TdDSCNFZfWxPcOBbSflgy2choHPTJOZvP1LfgCi84ZBHF1Fj8qo/w377-h283/20210519_120143%255B1%255D.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><br />Summer approaches, inspiring thoughts of sunshine, backyard parties, and having a tip and sip with friends. With that in mind, I bring you this week sunny beverage.<p></p><p>To make a slushtail, mix a can of frozen orange juice, a can of frozen lemonade (or limeade), a can of pineapple juice, a couple cups of black tea (or English Breakfast), and two cups of bourbon- such as Southern Comfort, in a pitcher. When it's all nicely mixed, put it in the freezer until it's a nice slushy consistency.</p><p>Scoop the slush into a cocktail glass, and pour in some Sprite or 7-Up. Add a little umbrella for some frivolous fun, and a straw.</p><p>Voila! Ready to enjoy.</p><p>This is a very refreshing drink. The fruit juices, Sprite, and bourbon- when chilled makes for a great punch-like drink. The bourbon doesn't overwhelm juices. In fact, they are all nicely balanced in terms of flavors. The sourness of the citrus fruits contrasts well with the slightly sweeter Southern Comfort. It was refreshing enough that I had very little problems enjoying a second serving.</p><p>The slushtail is definitely a party drink. You can easily prepare it a few hours before a friend's party- or your own. Since it fills up a pitcher, there'd be plenty to serve yourself and others. Or, you can keep the pitcher in the freezer, and serve yourself up a drink on those hot summer days over the course of a few weeks or months as you laze around the back yard in your hammock.</p><p>If you want a simple to make drink for parties, or a refreshing beverage to handle the hot days, then the slushtail is the drink for you. I give it a cool, crisp, "<b><i>Good</i></b>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8108227987451404170.post-63284291454588841862021-05-18T13:27:00.000-07:002021-05-18T13:27:47.394-07:00Run, Bandit, Run: "Bandit: Bandit, Bandit" (1994)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxeV4F8kvtzretkotLOcDy9lXHOxUHEKVNmlrCtMFPpn5Z6wQAn5xMuBTRKbCH6OrkCSdc0lmWm3u8n0Y2nupiCOjS7QzeE2Q7ozvKOSoMmaA8UHI8YVAT2qELtbmr5E_uDH6wpx2TvtA/s708/Bandit-+Bandit+Bandit+%25281994%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="708" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxeV4F8kvtzretkotLOcDy9lXHOxUHEKVNmlrCtMFPpn5Z6wQAn5xMuBTRKbCH6OrkCSdc0lmWm3u8n0Y2nupiCOjS7QzeE2Q7ozvKOSoMmaA8UHI8YVAT2qELtbmr5E_uDH6wpx2TvtA/w409-h230/Bandit-+Bandit+Bandit+%25281994%2529.jpg" width="409" /></a></div><br />We are back on the highway again, keeping the flashing lights of Smokey's car in the rearview mirror, and adventure on the horizon as we bring you the fifth installment of the "<i>Smokey and the Bandit</i>" franchise.<p></p><p><i>An imposter has stolen Bandit's rig and a prototype car he was hired to deliver. Using everything at his disposal, he has to chase down this rogue and get the car back.</i></p><p><i>All, while avoiding "Smokey"...</i></p><p>"<i>Bandit: Bandit, Bandit</i>" is the second made for TV movie in the franchise. You can tell that the TV movies were meant to be a TV series, as the opening credits look exactly like the one from "<i><a href="https://filmreviewsfromthebasement.blogspot.com/2021/05/run-bandit-run-bandit-bandit-goes.html" target="_blank">Bandit: Bandit Goes Country</a></i>", and looks very TV series-ish. </p><p>I mentioned in my review of "<i>Bandit: Bandit Goes Country</i>" that it had a weird "<i>90210</i>"/"<i>Dukes of Hazzard</i>" vibe to it. Well... imagine my surprise and amusement when "Smokey" (in the form of Sheriff Enright) is revealed to be played by John Schneider.</p><p>Bo fucking Duke!<br /></p><p>I have to say that I certainly appreciated the irony of one of the most iconic "outlaws" of TV now wearing a Sheriff's uniform.</p><p>I was actually surprised by this TV movie. It had a fun atmosphere, and charm that did bring to mind the fun and wit of the original movie. The comedy was a bit more understated than the movie- but lighthearted spirit of it was absolutely there.</p><p>The acting in this movie was improved from the previous one. I quite enjoyed Brian Bloom in the role of Bandit. I also enjoyed Brian Krause as Bandit's friend/partner in crime, Lynn. Schneider brought a wonderful arrogance to the Sheriff's role without overpowering the rest of the cast.</p><p>This installment of the "<i>Smokey and the Bandit</i>" franchise was a quick paced story with some nice little action sequences. It's not a deep movie by any stretch of the highway. It knows that it's job is to entertain and pass the time- and it does it quite well in my opinion.</p><p>If I'm ever in the mood for a bit of 1990's TV nostalgia, I think that I would actually consider putting this movie on for a re-watch. I'm going to give it a "<b><i>Good</i></b>".</p>We Came from the Basementhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03966629589771164346noreply@blogger.com0