Cine-Critique

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  ...

Exceptional actor Nina Kiri talks UNDERTONE the paranormal podcast thriller successfully jolting audiences with it's sensational sound and practically solo performance by Nina.  written, directed by Ian Tuason; also starring Michele Duquet, Adam DiMarco Nina Kiri also in HANDMAIDS TALE, FINGERNAILS, LET HER OUT, GEEK CHARMING  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_K...

It's the 98th annual Academy Awards, I'm thinking there will not be too many surprises, here's my thoughts, opinions, predictions short version, as short as possible for someone who talks non-stop when allowed to regarding movies. A longer, deeper discussion I had with @moviewatchinggirl Ash, you can hear on on a previous Cine-Critique. Enjoy either one or both! Find me @Movie_Analy...

Conversation on all award categories, thoughts, opinions with Ashlee Pradella and I for the 98th annual Oscar Ceremony. Ash online everywhere @moviewatchinggirl https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Subterranean horror thriller BONE KEEPER is great! Hear prolific British filmmaker Howard J. Ford in conversation on a resourceful impressive career, magnificent stories from the set, behind the scenes in the business, love of casting and more.  BONE KEEPER starring Sarah Alexandra Marks, John Rhys-Davis, Angela Dixon, Sarah T. Cohen, Sophie Rankin, Sophia Eleni, Louis James. Directed, written, pr...

Terrific police mystery Dark Winds has been growing in audience since its debut, now on S4 joining established lead Zahn McCarnon is brilliant Franka Potente (RUN LOLA RUN) This series is a show set in the 70s where law of the land is spiritual connection as well as normal procedures to capture criminals, must watch. AMC exclusive also check SBS ON DEMAND in Australia for early eps.  https://youtu...

Striking true story of human triumphant spirit and survival The Boy on the Woods directed by Rebecca Snow, here's our conversation on making the film and its documentary / book which the tale is derived from. We also learn Rebecca got married to a piece from Last of the Mohicans score, her sister has a role in the film and memories of Bambi.  THE BOY IN THE WOODS rent/buy digital platforms De...

One of Scotland's finest performers KT TUNSTALL talks Eye of the Telescope on its 20th anniversary of multi-platinum success and upcoming tour. Of course I also bring up her duet with Alan Cumming, her Clueless + Devil Wears Prada connection ambition of playing drums significantly and what happens on tour then / now.  Enjoy my chat with the singer, songwriter, musical maestro Adam Ant Fan.  E...

Terrific coming of age series with a difference School Spirits; season 3 had icon Jennifer Tilly join the cast, enjoy our interview alongside co-star Josh Zuckerman SCHOOL SPIRITS on Paramount+ also starring Peyton List, Sarah Yarkin, Kiara Pichardo, Rainbow Wedell, Spencer Macpherson and so many more cool actors https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Surely a successful career ahead, experienced young actor Priya-Rose Brookwell is terrific in Grow, her first lead feature; Priya talks to me all about working with a great cast, her love of acting, singing and more including fear of Australian spiders, enjoy. Directed by John McPhail (Anna and the Apocalypse) GROW a heart warming significantly preposterous comedy of a country town in competition...

Jessica Antovski is the impressive lead of, Vampire Zombies... from Space, a wonderful interesting actor with great aura and talent. The glorious black & white science-fiction-horror, detective b-movie satire is worth a look, better than expected; includes cameo by Lloyd Kaufman (Troma Films) Enjoy our conversation.  Vampire Zombies... from Space, directed by Michael Stasko - rent / buy on dig...