The Basement Binge

Dear Evan Hansen, a movie I was looking forward to in an untraditional way. I wasn't expecting it to be some cinematic event with masterful filmmaking. I was expecting something that was worth spending my time on, worth seeing, and worth appreciating. By and large, it is. Hopefully, I can convince you to see it with this spoiler-free review. If you've already seen it, well stick around to...

Ad Astra, a very important film to me. The experience I had watching this in the theater is something that I will never forget. So trying to talk about a film this introspective and contemplative, while also being honest and articulate is a challenge. For the 2 year anniversary of the show, I was finally up to the challenge. I loved creating this episode, and I would love to know what you think of...

Real Steel has got some serious realness to it. One of those films that always wanted to see as a kid, and last year I finally did. It totally lived up to the excitement of Robot Boxing, but surprised me with the level of heart it had and how much I was emotionally touched by the film. These characters feel like people, have relatable experiences, not characters. It's something that allows the...

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Probably the film I had the least amount of expectations for. I was looking forward to it (because I like new movies in the theater) but I wouldn't say I was super excited about it. Wow I was wrong. This is a blast to watch, and everyone should go see it. It's funny, has great action, and adds fantastic characters to an already rich MCU. Can't...

La La Land, I joked that the first time I watched this - I watched it wrong. But despite not liking it, I fell in love with the music. And eventually, I came around to it, and fell in love. So I have been looking forward to this for quite some time now. I've got a lot to say about La La Land, and why it's a great story about chasing down dreams.  --- I'm giving away a digital copy of L...

Reminiscence, a movie that I was only slightly interested in because of the cool concept, but only sat my but in a theater seat for Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson. Walking out, I was actually impressed. The trailers aren't doing this thing any favors (neither is my moving delaying the upload) so listen instead to this spoiler-free review and why you should actually go check it out.  --- Nic...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Out of the Shadows Of all movies to pick for the podcast in honor of my birthday - why this one? Well, I really love the first, and you can't have it on The Basement Binge without also getting to the sequel. And while I do have a soft spot for these turtles and the way this film and one random scene has inspired me, there isn't much else to remember. So I brou...

This is not your typical Basement Binge episode, and it was not planned at all. But something came to me as I was preparing for "Out of the Shadows" and I knew it was a story I just had to tell. How Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows have been a significant part in my life, more than I ever realized.    So if you were ever curious what inspire...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Of all movies to pick for the podcast in honor of my birthday - why this one? Well, it's because I actually really love it.  I brought Matt and Robb from ' Matt Goes to Movies ' to see if I was crazy, or if this really is just good fun. Available wherever you get your podcasts.   --- When a kingpin threatens New York City, a group of mutated turtle warrior...

This theater experience was quite unique when Utah decided it was a good time to cause some flooding. Luckily everyone is okay, so let's talk about Snake Eyes. A Film that I was particularly excited about, and that excitement might just be its downfall... Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins "A G.I. Joe spin-off centered around the character of Snake Eyes." Staring Henry Golding, Andrew Koji, Ha...

I can't believe what I just watched!! But wow, October can't come fast enough!    Show Notes Leave a Review on Podchaser for a free screen pass Podchaser.com/thebasementbinge  Check out  Matt Goes to the Movies  wherever you get your podcasts --- SHOW LINKS send me an email -  harrison@thebasementbinge.com Help the show by leaving a review on  Podchaser.com/thebasementbinge You can also fo...

Black Widow is finally playing in theaters, and I was stoked to get my tickets for opening weekend. But then it took me a few days to properly form that experience into tangible descriptive words.  Give it a listen and let me know what you think by leaving a review on Podchaser - podchaser.com/thebasementbinge   In Marvel Studios' action-packed spy thriller "Black Widow," Natasha Roman...

F9! We made it, this long road has finally led us here, to this crazy movie currently in theaters. So is this a good addition to the Fast Saga? Let's discuss   I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from ' Matt Goes to Movies ' joining me.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.   --- Cipher enlists the help of Jakob, Dom's younger brother to take revenge on D...

WHO THOUGHT THIS WAS A GOOD IDEA!?  Let me tell you all the reasons this is a bad idea - Furious 7 is the perfect ending - Nothing (not even a cute Vin Deisel Baby) can replay Brian O'Conner - This is supposed to be about family, nothing in this movie is really about family - 6 and 7 were already way too over the top - here it is much worse And it is all really a shame because F. Gary Gray wou...

Furious 7! This is the one that makes grown men cry? I am prepared.    I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from ' Matt Goes to Movies ' joining me.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.   --- Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother. --- Show Notes Leave a Review on Podchaser for a free screen pass Podchaser.com/t...

Fast & Furious 6 is one of the films I knew very little about. But I was excited to see where it would go after the great fun with Fast Five. So lets get into this thing.    I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from ' Matt Goes to Movies ' joining me.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.   --- Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a t...

Fast Five. This is the one where things get really good? Like not just like dumb good, but actually good? I'm stoked!   I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from ' Matt Goes to Movies ' joining me.  Available wherever you get your podcasts.   --- Dominic Toretto and his crew of street racers plan a massive heist to buy their freedom while in the sights of a powerfu...

After really enjoying Tokyo Drift, I was looking forward to Fast & Furious 4. Starting to understand the cinematic language of this crazy franchise makes watching them even more enjoyable. It's crazy and absolutely ridiculous, but this Fast Family is really starting to be just that - a family.    I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from ' Matt Goes to Movies '...

The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift. Christopher Nolan's favorite? Is it worth that level of love. Well, I'm once again joined by Matt and Rob from Matt Goes to the Movies to discuss if it is. (spoilers - it is) --- A teenager becomes a major competitor in the world of drift racing after moving in with his father in Tokyo to avoid a jail sentence in America. --- Show Notes Leave a Review...

2 Fast 2 Furious is a movie I knew nothing about, and now I understand why. This is not great, but really fun to talk about, so I brought along my own Podcast Family - Matt from Matt Goes to the Movies, and we had a blast. Hopefully this Fast and Furious Franchise gets moving.  --- Former cop Brian O'Conner is called upon to bust a dangerous criminal and he recruits the help of a former childh...

The Fast and The Furious, what a weird franchise. With the Fast 9 trailer, I was actually convinced to finally see what all this ridiculousness is about. But I couldn't do this alone, so I brought along my own Podcast Family - Matt and Rob from Matt Goes to the Movies --- Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner must decide where his loyalty really lies when he becomes enamored with the s...

Cruella, a film that I hadn't given much thought to, but purchased tickets anyway, just to see Emma Stone and Cruella. Being back in a theater delivered on that premise 110% and gave me so much more to love! Here is why I think this might be one of the most entertaining films I have seen this year!  --- Cruella - "In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estel...

A Quiet Place Part 2 is finally playing in theaters! Welcome back to Movies! And welcome back to The Basement Binge!  It is great to be back at the mic talking about what makes movies so great. If you are interested in the film but haven't seen it, I've got plenty of great things to say without spoiling anything.  --- Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of...

Things were...busy to say the least. But thank you to everyone who left reviews during April.  BabyGroot and Clobby are the winners, I will be reaching out to you.  And to everyone else who is new here - thank you for downloading!   You can also follow me on  Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Matt Goes To The Movies wherever you get your Podcasts   Best of the Best intro music by Anthony P. Soundcloud  | ...

How can I even begin to talk about Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)? For the longest time, it has felt like an insurmountable task. Too much too good to ever be able to provide any justice to this amazing film. How can I convey the jaw-dropping beauty of the 2D animation or the emotional heart of the incredible score from RADWIMPS, let alone trying to express anything coherent of the power that this stor...