Cine-Critique

Remarkably claustrophobic GOODY GOODY on Shudder is unsettling, enjoy hearing all about it from writer, director Raymond Creamer before watching the anxiety inducing (particularly anyone pregnant) horror on Shudder. Music is by Jett Kwong, a name to watch.  Goody Goody - a Shudder exclusive starring Zoe Renee, Samantha Robinson, Colleen Foy, Colby Hollman.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshanead...

Ahead of global tour, musical legend Don McLean talks iconic American Pie and stories of a career spanning decades. Enjoy discussion which includes a mention of Madonna's version from 2000 fim=lm The Next Best Thing. . Venues below. Brisbane, QLD: Fortitude Music Hall – Monday, 12 October 2026 Gold Coast, QLD: The Star Gold Coast – Tuesday, 13 October 2026 Rooty Hill / Sydney, NSW: Sydney Col...

Emotional independent feature film STORM BIRD star Serena Solaire (Serena Ven Sandalwood) is a Canadian musician, first time actor. Her creative blossom of talent shines through, I really enjoyed our conversation, hopefully you do too. STORM BIRD written, co-directed, also starring James Ivor with Anthony Phelan. Filmed in tropical North Queensland locations. An impressive little Australian film w...

HELLCAT has an undeniable tour de force performance for Dakota Gorman, written, directed by Brock Bodell it's on Shudder, enjoy our conversation on behind the scenes memories and details on how Hellcat pieced together, then watch the movie or vice/versa.  HELLCAT also starring top notch talent Liz Atwater, alongside Todd Terry. Streaming on SHUDDER around the world.  https://youtube.com/@movi...

Citizen Vigilante director UWE BOLL in an extended conversation on his film being a talking point, his cast, the production & a sequel, we veer off into various things. 4 retro movies of vigilantes against lack of justice or the establishment. DEATH WISH (1974) SUDDEN DEATH (1985) MS. 45 (1981) AVENGING ANGEL (1985) https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Queenslander Jess Bush represents Star Trek galaxy girl power in Strange New Worlds, a series that is concluding in season 4, or is it? Enjoy our discussion on her career, NASA space travel, co-star Carol Kane and being part of a true sci fi legacy. STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS on Paramount+  2022-2026 four seasons (so far) https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Natalie Renée McIntyre better known as MACY GRAY singer, actor, songwriter is an elite performer who has stood the test of time, enjoy our conversation on upcoming world tour and many other interesting subjects that pop up, including shoes.  MACY GRAY 'I Try' from the 1999 debut album ON HOW LIFE IS multiple albums later including collaborating with Dolly Parton and a Christmas album is...

Enchanting New Zealand road trip comedy-drama directed by Nat Boltt in conversation on iconic cast, local 'car clubs', getting the movie made and hope for a District 9 sequel. HOLY DAYS also starring Judy Davis, Jackie Weaver, Miriam Margolyes, Craig Hall, Renaye Tamati, with Elijah Tamati as Brian. Holy Days is adapted from a Joy Cowley book. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadamba...

Tony nominee, actor, vocalist Gayle Rankin as Alys Rivers in HOUSE OF THE DRAGON is mesmerising in an expanding role; we discuss the huge detailed aspect of series, costumes & more. HOUSE OF THE DRAGON S3 now on HBO MAX Gayle excelled on Broadway as Sally Bowles in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in New York City, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.  She's a highlig...

Enchanting, interesting, vibrant, talented MELANIE FIELD is uproarious in Home Delivery as an about-to-give-birth member of a chaotic family. Melanie is in rarely seen Heathers (television series film adaptation) A League of their Own (another TV adaptation) and Florida Girls.  Enjoy the conversation on Home Delivery and diverse career so far. HOME DELIVERY rent/buy digital platforms Eagle Enterta...

As part of Mickey Rourke Talk series, I share my thoughts on Angel Heart (1987) an intense noir, still extremely controversial, impeccably filmed and one of my favourites, Johnny Favourite' one might say. Mickey in his prime era, brilliant here. Directed by Alan Parker also starring Charlotte Rampling, Robert DeNiro, Kathleen Whilhoite, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Nicole Burdette as Ellie. Enjoy my...

Also starring Phoebe Tonkin, TWO YEARS LATER with Brenton Thwaites is love on a bus, a romantic drama on Paramount+ enjoy my conversation with Brenton on the limited series, Australian projects and his international career. TWO YEARS LATER also stars Phoebe Tonkin, Heather Mitchell, Roy Billings, Lisa Kay. Streaming on PARAMOUNT+  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_Kg...

OBSESSION a movie creating discussion, exuberant star Inde Navarrette in conversation on becoming Nikki in the hit psychological horror mystery chiller. A pleasure to talk with Inde, I hope you also enjoy, some SPOILERS mentioned. OBSESSION written, directed by CURRY BARKER also starring Haley Fitzgerald, Michael Johnston, Megan Lawless, Cooper Tomlinson, Andy Richter, Chloe Breen RIALTO Distribut...

Terrific Australian actor Damon Herriman has done so much with more to come, enjoy our conversation on becoming Quan Chi in blockbuster Mortal Kombat 2 and touring the country in ART (the play). We also discuss a brief role in PRAISE (1998) sporting a mohawk.  MORTAL KOMBAT 2 also starring Jessica McNamee, Karl Urban, Ana Thu Ngyuen, Josh Lawson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, d...

Western Australian actor Rose Riley is wonderful on screen, as lead in PROCLIVITAS she's amazing whilst just as cool in person, enjoy our discussion on the romantic psychological horror coming-of-age indie not to be missed.  PROCLIVITAS also starring Chloe Brink, George Mason, Hayley McElhinney + Kade Power as the demon. Rent/Buy digital platforms  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadamba...

Finn Little is back as Carter in DUTTON RANCH a Yellowstone spin off series adding to the western legacy. Enjoy our conversation on behind the scenes, working with Taylor Sheridan since the film THOSE WHO WISH ME DEAD and more including the Aussie actor's love of photography, 35mm film.  on Paramount+ DUTTON RANCH also starring Ed Harris, Annette Bening, Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Jai Courtne...

Gloriously gross, obscure TOUCH ME an impressive indie film written-directed by Addison Heimann. Enjoy our extended conversation on ideas and visions bringing the movie to life.  TOUCH ME starring OLIVIA TAYLOR DUDLEY, PAGET BREWSTER, LOU TAYLOR PUCCI rent / buy digital platforms; Lightbulb Distribution https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Australian filmmaker Simon McQuoid, helmed Mortal Kombat (2021) + its better received follow up Mortal Kombat 2 (2026) talks behind the scenes and why no Christopher Lambert cameo (which I was sort of hoping for)  MORTAL KOMBAT 2 starring Damon Herriman, Jessica McNamee, Karl Urban, Ana Thu Nguyen, Tati Gabrielle, Josh Lawson, Hiroyuki Sanada a WARNER BROS NEW LINE CINEMA film https://youtube.com/...

New York based singer songwriter multiple musical maestro DAN COONEY reminds me of Gavin Rossdale of BUSH with his lyrics, raw unique style, voice & dispersion impact. Enjoy the conversation on what moves his creative inspirations to deliver such good music. EP - Love Me For Who I could Be - is just wonderful on so many levels, a great selection of tunes and should inspire many who have not di...

On Netflix, Australian rom-com YOU, ALWAYS is an instant hit, filmmaker Christine Luby in conversation on the collaboration with cast & crew in North Queensland. Enjoy our lively fun-fact-filled informative behind the scenes chat on the film and her extensive career.  YOU, ALWAYS starring Jessica De Gouw, Adrian Grenier, Desmond Chiam, Aria Burton and Yasmin Kassim who's also a co-writer...

Blockbuster MORTAL KOMBAT 2 actor Ana Thu Nguyen talks becoming QUEEN SINDEL in beloved movie / game lore. Enjoy our deep dive discussion on the popular character, reactions from fans, on set memories, artistic ambitions including what's coming up in her wonderous career. Ana was in the excellent dinosaur/military hybrid adventure, Primitive War.  MORTAL KOMBAT 2 also with Karl Urban, Jessica...

Favourite characters; Sonya Blade (Jessica McNamee) Johnny Cage (Karl Urban) Kano (Josh Lawson) part of Mortal Kombat 2, a next level sequel, enjoy our entertaining conversation on a variety of random subjects. in Australian cinemas May 7th 2026 MORTAL KOMBAT 2 also starring Damon Herriman as Quan Chi, Ana Thu Nguyen as Sindel, Hiroyuki Sanada as Scorpion, Tati Gabrielle as Jade Warner Bros Austra...

Wonderful director of Wolfram, Sweet Country, The New Boy, Samson and Delilah  festival darling Warwick Thornton, writer, accomplished cinematographer talks filmmaking, set stories and more with a focus on 1930s survival tale of children reuniting with their mum, Wolfram.  WOLFRAM starring Deborah Mailman, Matt Nable, John Howard, Pedrea Jackson Written by Steven McGregor, David Tranter https://yo...

Joining the EUPHORIA cast, Marshawn Lynch, Darell Britt-Gibson discuss S3 of HBO MAX drama series, being part of a pop cultural phenomenon.   Marshawn an ex-NFL player now an accomplished screen star (Bottoms, The Pickup, Westworld) Darrell has appeared in multiple films such as, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, The Unicorn, Fear Street. EUPHORIA ensemble includes Zendeya, Sydney Sweeney,...

From child actor to accomplished Hollywood star, cool Isabella Gomez, lead in indie paranormal horror THE MANNEQUIN in conversation on her career so far. Isabella is part of series SHRINKING, also Matador + movie Royal Rendezvous rent - buy digital platforms THE MANNEQUIN also starring Krystle Martin, Shireen Lai, Lindsay LaVanchy, Laura Arden, Trevor LaPaglia;  written-directed by John Berardo  ...