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Dan Bush — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:53:52 +0000

Due to uncountable server-side issues, we have been forced to place any new content on to a smaller area for now. It is a scaled back site that allows us to focus on content beyond anything else. We are not going away. We will move back to this larger stage when we are able to, but until that time comes, we hope you continue to enjoy our quality content by visiting us at our temporary home: bsmnt.co.

See you on the other side.

Siri Fun

Dan Bush — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:31:38 +0000

So we don’t have a lot of time to do most things on this site, but we had to share this lovely discovery we had whilst playing with my new iPhone 4S. Directions: Siri will censor any word you put an asterisk into. Try it out.

Where did the comments go?!

Dan Bush — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:23:49 +0000

Those of you who may have been viewing our site the past few weeks may have noticed that our comment system has gone missing, among other issues. Well this is no accident. Unfortunately we have recently been innundated with spam to the point that I had no choice but to remove comments altogether until we can better protect ourselves. In an unrelated matter, the mobile version of our site has gone missing, due to a server error which basically wiped most of our plugins away. We are hard at work rectifying these issues, and will update right here when we have more information about when we will be fully operational once again.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Movie Review: Attack The Block

Hank Pearl — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:32:07 +0000

★★★

What would you do if you and your teenage cohorts were out causing mischief in South London and the night sky began to rain bestial creatures with fur as black as obsidian and luminescent teeth glowing indigo? The new indy British sci-fi adventure, Attack The Block, aims to investigate this pressing perplexity.

Fresh from the producers of Shaun of the Dead, Attack The Block takes a handful of new name actors and sends them through 90 minutes of fighting off aliens with a thrifty, amateur style that includes weaponizing everything aside from the kitchen sink. Elements of shock, trepidation, laughter, cannabis, sharp objects, irony, and morality all gel together making this movie a well-rounded experience.

The film wastes no time getting off the ground. Like reading an independent graphic novel, we meet our characters, a rag-tag group of teenage muggers in the midst of robbing a nurse in the streets, and immediately have them confront one of the featured creatures – after it falls from the sky and obliterates a high-end vehicle. The comrades then have to study their enemy from their exposure in the field and defend their home; “the block.” Victims become allies, enemies emerge as worse enemies and your friends will die! No one is safe. The movie holds firm by combining B-movie thrills of hazard and peril with a solid tale of character growth and evolution.

The boys from "Attack the Block"

Although it seems evident that this was a lower budget production, the smooth editing style, indie-tech score, and, above all else, low-lit, urban cinematography show

that no corners were cut in its construction. The overall look and feel is realistic enough to invest in what is at stake albeit cinematic enough to enjoy the farcical.

The nearly nameless cast should not make audience members weary. The fresh faces are highly believable and up to the task. No one’s lack of character breaks fourth wall for a second. And even if anyone looks to find someone familiar, do not fret, dear readers, for Nick Frost joins in on the action so as to alleviate any anonymity.

Nick Frost as his stoner persona.

Attack The Block can apply to wide range of moviegoers, ranging from the geeky, the artistic, fans of horror, fans of science fiction, and action enthusiasts. It comes as no surprise that this film took the Midnight Screening Audience Award at South By Southwest (SXSW) this year. Be on the lookout for it when it endures a limited release in the US on July 29th of this year.

Does Not Suck.

GameChunk Episode E3

TheBasement Staff — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 01:10:09 +0000

It’s E3 week, so don’t miss out on the biggest stories of now! Why not start off with predicting last weeks’ predictions? Well, there are plenty of reasons, but Dan doesn’t know about them. There’s still plenty to see, don’t miss this weeks shenanigans!

Gamechunk: Episode GummiE3

TheBasement Staff — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 15:40:09 +0000

Dan Bush, Adam Edelen, and special guest Tim Roth sit down and start a prediction conversation of what we may see at this year’s E3. Vodka Gummy Bears are at stake for the winner. ALCOHOL AND CANDY PEOPLE! ALCOHOL AND CANDY!

20min in TheBasement: Ep65

TheBasement Staff — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:30:14 +0000

With John lost in the wilderness down in “Arkinzona”, Dan and Adam invite special guest Tim Roth to the table! It’s a big week for speculation, so why not start it off with Microsoft’s profits from Android, followed by Apple’s coming cloud services, PlayStation’s new service, and finally E3 rumors! Grab your favorite headphones and give it a listen!

20min in TheBasement: Ep64

TheBasement Staff — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 20:40:10 +0000

It’s John’s last week in civilzation (not associated with the popular video game) before he departs for “Arkinzona”! Join the guys for a poolside chat about the newest tech news!

20min in TheBasement: Ep63

TheBasement Staff — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 20:20:12 +0000

Adam’s safe in Chicago from the raging fire Dan and John started! Take a seat and learn about new proposed mergers, Google Internet exppanding, and new tablet devices!

BREAKING: Yahoo Sells Delicious!

Dan Bush — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:57:13 +0000

After months of Yahoo treating the bookmarking site like a sink full of dirty dishes that nobody wants to clean, Delicious has been purchased by the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen to become a part of their new company AVOS. Full information direct from Yahoo below.

Yahoo! is excited to announce that Delicious has been acquired by the founders of YouTube, Chad Hurley and Steve Chen. As creators of the largest online video platform, Hurley and Chen have firsthand expertise enabling millions of consumers to share their experiences with the world. Delicious will become part of their new Internet company, AVOS.

AVOS is a new Internet company founded by Chad Hurley and Steve Chen who, in 2005, founded YouTube, the world’s largest online video platform. Before YouTube, Hurley and Chen were early employees at PayPal, a leading online payment service that is now part of eBay. Delicious will become a part of AVOS, based in San Mateo, California.