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Join Ashleigh, A.J., and Bubba as they discuss the movies, music, and pop culture that inspire and influence their work at Haunted Basement. https://hauntedbasement.video

  1. Episode 014 | Duwayne Dunham

    09/19/2023

    Episode 014 | Duwayne Dunham

    We bid adieu to Summer by basking in the autumnal glow of one of our favorite Fall movies: Little Giants (1994). Nearly thirty years after its release, this baby still holds up, so we figured we’d chat with the man responsible for this underdog classic: director/editor extraordinaire, Duwayne Dunham. If you’re not familiar, this guy’s the stuff of legend. Besides hitch-hiking across the country to charm his way onto the set of Jaws (1975), Duwayne got his start as an assistant editor on One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), Star Wars (1977), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), and Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) before getting hired as lead editor of Return of the Jedi (1983) and Blue Velvet (1986). He went on to edit David Lynch’s serial drama, Twin Peaks (1990-91), and the 2017 limited series, Twin Peaks: The Return, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and two nominations. Duwayne’s directorial credits include Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993), Little Giants (1994), Halloweentown (1998), as well as the upcoming film The Happy Worker. If Janusz Kaminski’s use of Kodachrome in Little Giants doesn’t get you excited for Fall, fear not; we call our Mom for an unexpected helping of stew appreciation. ⁠⁠Haunted Basement⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a full-service video production company that creates content to tell the story of your business or brand. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact ⁠⁠hello@hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠ for more.

    41 min
  2. Mini Bonus Episode | Night Train

    09/07/2023 · BONUS

    Mini Bonus Episode | Night Train

    After a summer break, we'll be back very soon with a great new full-length episode about another classic movie in the Serrano household. But first, an announcement! Here's a mini bonus episode detailing A.J.'s upcoming short horror film, Night Train. We discuss how A.J. came up with the idea for the film, who the target audience is, and how you can help him realize his goal. Become a supporter of Night Train on Seed & Spark and help get this project 100% funded. Haunted Basement is a full-service, boutique production company that creates professional video content to promote your business or brand. Visit hauntedbasement.video or contact hello@hauntedbasement.video for more.

    4 min
  3. Episode 013 | Summer Movie Preview

    06/13/2023

    Episode 013 | Summer Movie Preview

    Producer extraordinaire and fellow cinephile, Brian Lemieux, returns to the basement to talk about this summer’s most anticipated movies. What’s coming out this summer? Oh, just a few small pictures called Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Mission: Impossible — Tom Cruise Jumps Off A Cliff On A Motorcycle Part One. Also, Rory and Reagan offer a tough but fair critique of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in a special segment of “Kidz Critic.” Spoiler alert: There are exactly 61 Spider-People in the movie. Tune in to this episode to get excited for your next favorite summer movie. ⁠⁠Haunted Basement⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique video production company. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠⁠⁠ or contact ⁠⁠hello@hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠ for more.

    49 min
  4. Episode 012 | Molli and Max in the Future

    05/30/2023

    Episode 012 | Molli and Max in the Future

    Brooklyn-based filmmaker Michael Lukk Litwak joins us in the basement to talk about his debut feature, Molli and Max in the Future, a sci-fi romantic comedy about a man and woman whose orbits repeatedly collide over the course of 12 years, 4 planets, 3 dimensions, and one space-cult. We cover the joys of When Harry Met Sally, just how much work goes into making a movie set on a different planet, and what Glorp actually tastes like. Plus, Bubba talks about crashing another couple’s honeymoon and having a pretty okay cup of coffee at the Double R, and Ashleigh makes #lofiforlife a thing. Oh my science, it’s a fun episode. Don’t be a Turboschmuck and miss this one. Trust us, it makes perfect nonsense. ⁠Haunted Basement⁠⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique video production company. Visit ⁠⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠⁠ or contact ⁠hello@hauntedbasement.video⁠ for more.

    41 min
  5. Episode 011 | The Zen of Streaming

    05/16/2023

    Episode 011 | The Zen of Streaming

    Andrew Wong of Boston-based punk band Miracle Blood joins us in the basement for a conversation about making music in the age of streaming. We talk about stuff like Napster and LimeWire  (which, our lawyers would like to make absolutely clear, we’ve never heard of before), how the algorithms have influenced release strategies, and how to take care of your pipes whilst screaming about your desire to be a Pomeranian.  Plus, we urge Mr. Jason Waterfalls not to go, reminisce about a foundational Keane concert (aren’t they all?), and as a little bonus A.J. impersonates Louis Armstrong impersonating Creed (can you take me higher to see clouds of white when I’m six feet from the edge of a beautiful world?). Listen to Miracle Blood on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, or Youtube, and follow the band on Instagram. ⁠Haunted Basement⁠⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique production company that creates professional video content to promote your business or brand. Visit ⁠⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠⁠ or contact ⁠hello@hauntedbasement.video⁠ for more.

    35 min
  6. Episode 010 | Hollywood is Alive & Well

    05/02/2023

    Episode 010 | Hollywood is Alive & Well

    Chris Liberge, President of entertainment consulting agency Enact Insight, joins us in the basement to spread the good word: Hollywood is alive and well! (Never mind what we said last episode - that was so two weeks ago.) Learn, laugh, and live™ as we talk about box office forecasts, our mutual love for the OG Spider-Man (2002), how Taylor Swift serves as an apt metaphor for the Marvel cinematic universe, the increasingly blurred boundary separating movies from television, and how the running time of Martin Scorsese’s latest films have waged war against our buttocks. Other noteworthy tidbits: Mom is henceforth known as #Renéefluencer and Haunted Basement: The Podcast is now Haunted Basement: The On Harvard Time Alumni Podcast. Good? Good. Haunted Basement⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique production company that creates professional video content to promote your business or brand. Visit ⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠ or contact hello@hauntedbasement.video for more.

    54 min
  7. Episode 009 | Hollywood is dead. Are we the problem?

    04/18/2023

    Episode 009 | Hollywood is dead. Are we the problem?

    The Serrano siblings discuss NY Times film critic A.O. Scott's retirement from film criticism and whether or not Marvel movies and the streaming generation have brought on the death of Hollywood or if the industry is evolving into something new. This is a real high-brow episode, folks. We use words like "the democratization of filmmaking" and "intellectual property," but we also keep things entertaining and light. Plus, we may or may not take a shot at Samuel L. Jackson for starring in a zillion Capital One commercials. The point is, if you have ever streamed a movie or a tv show in the comfort of your own home, this episode is for you. Have a hot take on where the future of Hollywood is heading? Shoot us an email (or a voice memo, if you're feeling brave!) at hello@hauntedbasement.video⁠. Haunted Basement⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique production company that creates professional content to promote your business or brand. Visit ⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠ or contact hello@hauntedbasement.video for more.

    29 min
  8. Episode 008 | Billy Magnussen

    04/04/2023

    Episode 008 | Billy Magnussen

    Tony-nominated actor Billy Magnussen (Game Night, No Time To Die, Into the Woods, Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike) is unfiltered (literally) and unchained (we let him escape the basement, eventually) in a conversation about acting, the future of Holllywood, and hitting audiences in the heart with his new production company, HappyBad Bungalow. Topics include Being vs. Acting, the Hollywood hype machine, waiting for your career to start (Pro-tip: It already has. Embrace it!), and, of course, Top Gun Maverick. Also, the wait is over: Mom returns to the basement with a special message for her fans. Don't miss the episode!  Haunted Basement⁠⁠ is a full-service, boutique production company that creates professional content to promote your business or brand. Visit ⁠⁠hauntedbasement.video⁠⁠ or contact hello@hauntedbasement.video for more.

    43 min
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Join Ashleigh, A.J., and Bubba as they discuss the movies, music, and pop culture that inspire and influence their work at Haunted Basement. https://hauntedbasement.video

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