Cine-Critique

Enterprising fun interview with Star Trek trio, Sandro Rosta (Caleb) Kerrice Brooks (Sam) George Brooks (Darem) on board USS ATHENA training at Starfleet Academy. Big sets, good cast and more than a few Trekkie easter eggs.  STAR TREK STARFLEET ACADEMY on Paramount+  also starring Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti, Bella Shepard, Brit Marling, Karim Diane and my fellow Australian Zoe Steiner - streaming...

Charming, funny, picturesque comedy with big pumpkins, GROW was directed by John McPhail and we spoke all about it and more including a potential Anna and the Apocalypse follow up. Enjoy the interview. GROW - cast includes a fair amount of talent - Nick Frost, Priya-Rose Brookwell, Golda Rosheuvel, Jane Horrocks, Sharon Rooney, Alan Carr,  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5...

Trekkies rejoice - legendary Star Trek actor Robert Picardo alongside Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere in conversation on series Starfleet Academy, now streaming Paramount+ globally STAR TREK STARFLEET ACADEMY also starring Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti, Bella Shepard, Zoe Steiner, Tatiana Maslany, Kerrice Brooks.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Star Trek Starfleet Academy series is an adventure of cadets training to be part of the federation, enjoy my conversation with cast members Bella Shepard (Genesis) Karim Diane (Jay-Den) and my fellow Australian Zoe Steiner (Tarima) it was a fun chat. STAR TREK STARFLEET ACADEMY on Paramount+   also starring; Oscar winners Holly Hunter, Paul Giamatti alongside Tig Notaro, Tatiana Maslany, Robert Pi...

Humble, astounding Star Wars star John Boyega ( FN-2187 Finn ) talks career & other interesting things with me on a visit to Australia as a guest of Supanova pop culture convention, also to present a special Attack the Block, Q&A screenings.  JOHN BOYEGA Star Wars The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, additionally I enjoyed his work in They Cloned Tyrone, Detroit.  Supan...

Young stars Clara Stack (Lily) Matilda Lawler (Marge) Amanda Christine (Ronnie) discuss IT. Welcome to Derry. Sharing stories from production and insights on acting. Enjoy our fun, inspiring chat. IT. WELCOME TO DERRY on HBO MAX also starring Chris Chalk, Madeleine Stowe, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Bill Skarsgard, Arian S. Cartya, Blake Cameron James.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadamba...

You know him from The Walking Dead, Snatch, Lost in Space + more; cool Lennie James enters series MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN as unique gangster Frank. We discuss his role, style, various aspects of his acting journey including Jericho, Blade Runner 2049 and personal favourite Among Giants. UK show Critical is good too! MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN on Paramount+  also starring Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco, Michael Beac...

Diesel By Request tour is happening, Mark Lizotte aka Diesel, an American born Aussie musician with hits and memories since the 80s. Enjoy our conversation on career, writing tunes, love of duets, Australian music industry, Tina Turner & a lot more including (Johnny Diesel and the Injectors)  dieselmusic.com.au tour information   https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t...

IT Welcome to Derry, young stars Arian S. Cartya and Blake Cameron James in conversation on creepy horror series, how they got the role, snacks on set and more, enjoy!      WELCOME TO DERRY on HBO MAX prequel to Stephen King's IT. also starring Taylour Paige, James Remar, Madeleine Stowe, Clara Stack, Chris Chalk, Bill Skarsgard https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t...

James Remar is General Shaw in Stephen King IT prequel WELCOME TO DERRY. We discuss making the horror series and his long career so far beginning in cult action film THE WARRIORS all the way to OPPENHEIMER and THE ODYSSEY with multiple television roles in between including DEXTER, SEX AND THE CITY, GIRLS IT. WELCOME TO DERRY on HBO MAX also with Taylour Paige, Madeleine Stowe, Clara Stack, Matilda...

Globally renowned Opera star Australian Siobhan Stagg discussing being Juliette, in classic rendition of Romeo et Juliette, also discussing global experiences on and off stage, what a lovely and curiously interesting person to spend time with. Enjoy. Romeo et Juliette - state opera of South Australia directed by Rodula Gaitanou also starring Charlotte Kelso, Kyall Stegall, Catriona Barr and more w...

Greek national treasure Rodula Gaitanou, acclaimed, hard working globally renowned Opera director impressing with her extraordinary and wonderous visions to entertain. Enjoy our conversation on an array of subjects including her hidden cooking talents. ROMEO ET JULIETTE stateopera.com rodulagaitanou.com https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Scintillating Australian singer of extreme magnitude, Charlotte Kelso discussing Romeo et Juliette (State Opera South Australia production) and her career so far. See, hear, read more charlottekelsosoprano.com or stateopera.com.au https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

One of my favourites Griffin Dunne, part of timeless vintage Tinseltown his entire life, brought up within a famous family of writers, performers and surrounded by classic talent of all eras. I hope you enjoy our in depth discussion. As an actor I saw him repeatedly in memorable films in the VHS days and beyond. Author of THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB A Family Memoir, recalling love, laughter and trag...

Terrific apocalyptic road movie with sweeping romantic themes When I'm Ready, was written by, starring Andrew Ortenberg. Enjoy our discussion on the indie film and his acting career / aspirations.  WHEN I'M READY rent / buy digital platforms "Defiant Screen Entertainment" also starring June Schreiner, Dermot Mulroney, Lauren Cohen, Dominique Booth.  https://youtube.com/@moviean...

Wonderful talent, interesting actor JUNE SCHREINER took time out preparing for a stage performance of classic A Streetcar Named Desire, to discuss apocalyptic romantic road movie, When I'm Ready. June is a star on the rapid rise, enjoy our chat. WHEN I'M READY rent / buy digital platforms from Defiant Screen Entertainment. It's a little indie film with huge production value and a ca...

Established actor over decades, also a director of note, Louis Mandylor in conversation on dramatic war action Prisoner of War. It follows a British captive held in camp and forced to fight by Japanese soldiers. Louis has been part of such diverse films as My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Warm Texas Rain, Mafia, Angel Blade, Night Walk, The Flood.   PRISONER OF WAR rent>buy digital platforms; featurin...

Quality independent Australian horror thriller, suspenseful paranormal mystery, ROTTEN is part of Monster Fest 2025. Enjoy my discussion with star Kate Lister alongside writer / director Phoenix Raei on their production company and the inception of Rotten, getting it to the big screen.  They're also married with children so with that in mind, time management and the constraints of making a fi...

Michael Weatherly & Cote De Pablo veterans of everlasting series NCIS have their own show; Tony & Ziva based in Europe full of intrigue, pizazz, most of all fun. Enjoy my brief conversation with the pair on their love of the characters and more. NCIS: TONY & ZIVA Paramount+ also starring Amita Suman, James D'Arcy, Lara Rossi https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZy...

Journeyman actor / musician Steven Wiig has been in a ton of terrific movies including excellent true story I'm Charlie Walker + award contender One Battle After Another, also one of my personal favourites, US. Steven has worked with many significant filmmakers in particular Paul Thomas Anderson multiple times. Enjoy our conversation on his career and the importance of indie I'm Charlie...

Enlightening discussion with Nashville born, unique multitalented filmmaker ANNAPURNA SRIRAM proudly presenting her film F...Toys at the Sydney Underground Film Festival. Wonderful human Annapurna is humble, creative and interesting,  enjoy our chat on her feel good road movie, outrageous comedy, emotional escapism of individuality -  F***TOYS  also starring Sadie Scott, Nikki Dixon, Ellen Harvey...

Supersonic talent Emilia Jones (CODA, CAT PERSON, THE RUNNING MAN) talks Task, a simmering FBI crime thriller series in which she has a multi-layered role alongside Mark Ruffalo, Martha Plimpton, Owen Teague. TASK exclusive HBO MAX (I binged all 7 episodes in two days) a top shelf drama concerning motorcycle gangs, missing persons, family emotions, FBI investigation https://youtube.com/@movieanaly...

Inspiring actor Heather Graham, part of Hollywood longevity through decades of great work. Chosen Family; written by, produced, directed, starring HG in a comedy drama of eternally single successful woman who may have met the man of her dreams, or is he.  Heather & I in conversation on making the film and other career highlights, enjoy.  CHOSEN FAMILY rent / buy digital platforms; Australia EA...

Catching up with Kiwi actor Morgana O'Reilly discussing sharply written series Playing Gracie Darling, also being part of The White Lotus (S3), Housebound (2014). A delightful Morgana talks on-set in Hawksbury river, praise of Gracie Darling co-stars and so much more more including the Emmy Award recognition of The White Lotus. PLAYING GRACIE DARLING on Paramount+  also starring Kristina Boji...

Terrific actor Albert Mwangi in conversation on being part of Primitive War, an independent Australian action sci-fi film gaining attention globally directed by Luke Sparke who brings together Vietnam War drama with dinosaur adventure.  Also a part of hit series, BUMP and Aussie road-trip drama, WITH OR WITHOUT YOU, Albert reflects on career so far coming from Nigeria with a passion for the arts. ...