COVID-19 has put many of us into either quarantine, or self isolation. This has afforded many of us the opportunity to catch up on our reading. Due to my job, I haven't gone into self-isolation, and thankfully, my rather unusual immune system has kept me from getting sick and going into quarantine.  However, since it may happen at some point, I submit to you my Top Five Self Isolation Books I Want to Read.  Now please be aware that I haven't read these books- which is why I want to read them.  As such, I will be quoting the blurbs on the back of the books for them. " Down Station " by Simon Morden.  " Instead of fire, there was water. Mary.  One slip away from prison, fighting to build herself a future from nothing. Dalip.  The gentle son of a warrior tradition.  A young man who must fight for independence from his family. Stanislav.  A fierce and capable man carrying the wounds of a brutal war. They left London in flames for a p...

Now more than ever, the world needs distraction. Let's face it, the focus of most news is bleak, people are stuck inside -- often with little to do -- and we have no idea when this current state will end. Thankfully we in The Basement aren't the only ones trying to brighten people's days with fun and entertaining content. Our brother from another mother, Jon Cross over at The After Movie Diner , continues to podcast throughout this crisis, and he's bringing past guests and other like-minded folks on his show to share the films they're watching. I sat down with Jon, and talked my Top 5 indie horror flicks of the last year or so. Much to my delight, Jon had only heard of a couple of them, and the discussion became a lively one about the the importance of independent film, the power of visual storytelling, and the key role cinematography plays in the filmmaking process. It's always fun talking film with Jon, and being a guest in The After Movie Diner. You...