Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | Worth the Watch? - Episode 178 I love Mission Impossible and only saw them for the first time 2 years ago. Mission Impossible movies are remarkable for a reason. Tom Cruise, the Producer, with his new partner/director "McQ" have found a way to capture our attention and place us on the edge of our seats for over 2 hours at a time. But I was still nervous, and maybe you are too, because when you love something, you don't want anything to go wrong....

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts | Worth the Watch? - Episode 177 Anyone who has listened to me talk about movies knows I love the transformers movies, so anytime a new one is released I get excited and nervous, because I don't want to be the only one who likes it. So can rise of the Beasts rise to the level of Bumblebee, or will it fall to the depths of Michale Bay madness? --- When a new threat capable of destroying the entire planet emerges, Optimus Prime and the Autobots must team up...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 As much as I want this episode to be perfect because of what this movie means to me - it isn't. But I have to keep telling myself published > perfect. Listen to find out why. --- After reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn’s full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters the Spider Society, a team of Spider-People charged with protecting the Multiverse’s very...

Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023) | Worth the Watch? - Episode 175 The Little Mermaid has been a Disney classic for decades, and in the age of live action remakes this was one that was inevitable. However, Halle Bailey's casting was sadly surrounded in controversy. But this movie has it all for Disney's live action age - new "real" CGI, new songs, song remakes, new actors, and giant budget. So, the question is - is it worth the watch? --- The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the...

Fast X | The Fast and Furious Saga Fast X! Finally was able to get around to seeing this wild idea of a film. Despite my dislike for F9 there is something about Fast X that was pulling me in.  I am very grateful for my "Podcast Family" - Matt from 'Matt Goes to Movies' joining me. Available wherever you get your podcasts.  --- Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the...

Suzume | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 Makoto Shinkai is a director whose work I have come to love. It is hard to explain the excitement a new release from him brings me. But I was nervous after my disappointment with Weathering With you I didn't want to be let down again. So I went in with caution, and that caution was quickly forgotten as I was amazed by this film. Suzume is a real depiction of our collective emotional vulnerabilities even if we don't want to admit it. We are feeling the...

The Super Mario Bros. Movie | Worth the Watch? - Episode 172 Who knew that videos games would be the saving grace of kids' movies? The Mario Bros. were two brothers were something I never expected to see on the big screen - especially this well produced (by Illumination of all things). So, the question is - is it worth the watch? --- While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical...

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves | Worth the Watch? - Episode 171 This is without a doubt the biggest surprise of the year. A movie that I was not interested in at all, just going because it was new - to now become one of the things I am most excited about. I am not even a D&D player but Dungeons & Dragons has completely won me over. I'll tell you why - while completely avoiding any spoilers --- A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to...

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 Animation Hall of Fav cannot happen without interruptions. When this year's season was delayed, I thought that would be enough - but it wasn't so here is a second attempt to start it up again. Starting up Animation Hall of Fav with a trilogy of episodes from last year (2022) that were never released when that was interrupted. This trilogy has been one full of great excitement and immense joy. I am thrilled to be...

How to Train Your Dragon 2 | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 Animation Hall of Fav cannot happen without interruptions. When this year's season was delayed, I thought that would be enough - but it wasn't so here is a second attempt to start it up again. Starting up Animation Hall of Fav with a trilogy of episodes from last year (2022) that were never released when that was interrupted. How to Train Your Dragon is a movie that I have loved for years - but the trilogy is something I have never...

How to Train Your Dragon | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 Animation Hall of Fav cannot happen without interruptions. When this year's season was delayed, I thought that would be enough - but it wasn't so here is a second attempt to start it up again. Starting up Animation Hall of Fav with a trilogy of episodes from last year (2022) that were never released when that was interrupted. Dreamworks is an incredible studio capable of releasing compelling trilogies and How to Train Your Dragon is a...

The Mitchells vs The Machines | Animation Hall of Fav Volume 3 I do not know if there is a movie I have been more excited to review than The Mitchells vs The Machines. Even through this long and stressful weekend I have been wanting to sit down and talk about the Mitchells. This was even more exciting than going to see a new movie in theaters. I love them, but can the Mitchells go beyond my favorite and earn some fame? --- A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find...

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio | Animation Hall of Fav 3 Now an Academy Award Winner!! I love stop motion, and I was expecting this to be the winner of Animation Hall of Fav, but now I'm not so sure. It is remarkable animation, a impressive and compelling adaptation of a classic story that tells a powerful message - these are all the things I love talking about on The Basement Binge, but something didn't quite click - until it did (about the end of the episode). So, can Guillermo live up to...

Creed | Creed 3 - Episode 165 This has been my most anticipated film of the first part of the year. Creed blew me away and I couldn't wait to see what Michael B. Jordan would do with it as a first-time director. Additionally, Jonathan Majors has been taking over my mind as a new Hollywood powerhouse. All to say, Creed 3 was looking quite promising. I was giddy anticipating 3.3.23 and the day finally came, I was blown away. Ecstatic to review this, and then sneak out to go see it again. Here...

Creed | Creed 2 - Episode 164 I have been looking forward to this "binge" for a long time. I loved the first Creed and Creed 3 has been one of my most anticipated films of the year. To say I was excited to finally see Creed 2 would be to understate it. But as I revisited the first film and was reminded of its greatness, doubt began to creep in. I wasn't sure if they would be able to repeat something so great, especially without Ryan Coogler. Suddenly rating percentages and star averages...

Creed | Creed 1 - Episode 163 Rocky has meant a lot to me for a long time, but for some reason Creed went under my radar for too long. When I finally did see Creed I knew it was something remarkably special, I couldn't wait to review it on the podcast as I knew I would have some things to say about its impactful emotional scenes. I am looking towards Creed III with great excitement and Creed is the only right way to start. --- The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a...

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania  | MCU 31 - Episode 162 The Basement Binge is back with classic content, reviewing the MCU. The latest installment from Kevin Feige with Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Jonathan Majors, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Douglas. I was not excited for this much, but I showed up anyway, because that's just what we do. Was it able to live up? --- Scott Lang and Hope Van Dyne, along with Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne, explore the Quantum Realm, where they interact with...

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish | Animation Hall of Fav 3 Every year I spend the beginning of the year celebrating the wonderful format of Animation by visiting some of my favorites. Puss in Boots the Last Wish is a movie I never expected to ever be in the "Hall of Fav" but the more I heard about it the more I knew it was the best way to start! Subscribe to The Basement Binge as we celebrate more animated movies from PIXAR, Dreamworks, Studio Ghibli, some anime and even new releases this year....

Bumbebee | Transformers Binge Starting the new year of 2023 by catching up on episodes from 2022 with finishing the Transformers Binge with Bumblebee --- On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. On the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, Charlie Watson discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Message me on Discord - HARRYPerry13#1579 Check...

Transformers: Age of Extinction | Transformers Binge I have crawled out of my whole to finally release this long-awaited episode recorded over 4 months ago - thank you for the patience - enjoy this episode. --- A deadly threat from Earth's history reappears and a hunt for a lost artifact takes place between Autobots and Decepticons, while Optimus Prime encounters his creator in space. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Message me on Discord - HARRYPerry13#1579 Check...

My most anticipated film of the year, so fitting it be the film to bring me back from the dead. Spoiler-free thoughts on Glass Onion to persuade you to go see it in theaters before this Knives Out Mystery is released on Netflix December 23. --- Famed Southern detective Benoit Blanc travels to Greece for his latest case. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Message me on Discord - HARRYPerry13#1579 Check out Matt's show! Matt Goes To The Movies --- SHOW LINKS send me...

I have just about fallen off the face of the Earth trying to keep up with homework. But I'm back at it! Black Adam Spoiler-Free review, and then back to Transformers and onto How to Train Your Dragon --- Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd...

Transformers: Age of Extinction | Transformers Binge Finally getting back to episodes continuing with Transformers, with great excitement from Matt for Age of Extinction. --- When humanity allies with a bounty hunter in pursuit of Optimus Prime, the Autobots turn to a mechanic and his family for help. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Message me on Discord - HARRYPerry13#1579 Check out Matt's show! Matt Goes To The Movies Matt Goes to the...

Transformers: Dark of the Moon | Transformers Binge Dark of the Moon, a ridiculous title that is also accurate, this film is darker and one that I remember the least. In this generally poor regarded film, were we able to find anything worthy praising, or are well all just rotten? --- The Autobots learn of a Cybertronian spacecraft hidden on the moon, and race against the Decepticons to reach it and to learn its secrets. --- Show Notes You can follow me on Letterboxd @HARRYPerry13 Message me...