Cine-Critique

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. ...

Hollywood star, charismatic Jeremy Piven in Sydney discussing Primitive War, the Australian made relentless war action dinosaur survival adventure soaring to immediate high praise, by fans and critics alike. Our chat also has mention of his roles in, Heat (1995) PCU (1994) Just Write (1997) and The Performance (2023) PRIMITIVE WAR > also starring Tricia Helfer, Ryan Kwanten, Ana Thu Nguyen, Alb...

Terrific indie thriller Unit 234, writer Derek Steiner is only scratching the surface in Hollywood, enjoy our conversation on achievements so far, particularly brilliant UNIT 234 _ starring Don Johnson, Isabelle Fuhrman, Jack Huston. Directed by Andy Tennant - Eagle Entertainment Australia rent/buy digital platforms / DVD https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Rock & Roll hall of fame legend Alice Cooper discussed with me getting his original band back together for The Revenge of Alice Cooper, acting in Wayne's World, Nightmare on Elm St part 6 Freddy's Dead in 3D, playing the piano in Sextette and more.  Enjoy our conversation down the line while he was on tour in the US, I even reminded him of a soundtrack song he had forgotten about, on...

Years in the making, Red Sonja is back with Matilda Lutz as the conquering hero and interesting productive director, MJ Bassett lovingly at the helm. Enjoy my conversation with MJ on all aspects behind the scenes and previous films including Rogue (2020) Endangered Species (2021) which in turn are linked to RED SONJA  Limited global cinema release 2025 before digital VOD rent / buy - starring Mati...

On the scene since an early teen, Ella Hooper of Killing Heidi is all style, attitude, a true rock and roll innovator, also a regular contributor on radio. I admire her range. Wild Turkey Music 101 is happening as we discuss an Australian music initiative through upcoming gigs with emerging local artists and a range of classic songs on the playlist at various pub venues. wildturkeymusic.com.au  ki...

In conversation with vivacious, trailblazer Wendy James of Transvision Vamp, a British rock, glam, slight jazz influenced, energetic live band heading down under on tour headlining Australia wide, early 2026 (Feb) I had a blast talking with Wendy not only about what to expect on stage but hearing stories regarding her love of flight, Elvis Costello, Michael Hutchence and more. Enjoy! TRANSVISION V...

Stars of stunningly epic series Alien Earth; Sydney Chandler, Babou Ceesay join me in a light, funny, informative discussion on being part of the sci-fi legacy set before Ridley Scott original Alien (1979). I really enjoyed talking with this cool duo. *Spoiler free.  ALIEN EARTH > creator Noah Hawley Disney+ in Australia (FX Hulu) streaming from August 2025  - also starring Essie Davis, Erana J...

Multitalented Steve Kostanski in conversation on creature feature comedy horror Frankie Freako, a movie that has been a hit with horror afficionados, it's funny, creative, purposely gross.  Genre expert puppet creator Steve also directed Psycho Gorman + 'superior' The Void.  FRANKIE FREAKO  starring Kristy Wordsworth, Conor Sweeney, Brandi Boulet, Adam Brooks, Meredith Sweeney; writ...

ALIEN EARTH series producer, long time Ridley Scott collaborator David W. Zucker discusses the long journey for this highly anticipated FX production on Disney+ in Australia. An incredibly interesting conversation, all too brief but informative stories behind the scenes. ALIEN LEGACY  Season one 8x episodes. Starring Sydney Chandler, Babou Ceesay, Erana James, Essie Davis, Timothy Olyphant Shane A...

Actor duo, Australian Essie Davis (The Babadook) New Zealander Erana James (The Wilds) in conversation on ALIEN EARTH set two years before events of Alien (1979).  Hear relatively spoiler-free behind-the-scenes stories of the detailed production and more fun facts regarding this highly anticipated FX series on DISNEY+ Australia and streaming around the world continuing the iconic Alien Legacy.  AL...

As Billy in Stranger Things, Dacre Montgomery was swept into the pop culture stratosphere, a solid Aussie actor showing off dramatic poise in film festival favourite, Went Up A Hill, seriously good in a high emotional role as he did in underseen Christmas chiller, Better Watch Out (2016).  We discuss co-star Vicky Krieps, the amazing New Zealand location, thoughts on independent film, what his pro...

Super cool, talented on the court, equally as supreme in sports media Bianca Chatfield in conversation on Netball Grand Final clash Vixens vs Fever Sat Aug 2nd 2025 and opinions on the game evolving to possible inclusion in OLYMPIC GAMES (sport edition of cine-critique) Melbourne Vixens vs West Coast Fever in Australia  Live on Kayo Freebies, Fox Sports Netball, Binge  18.30 (6.30pm) Saturday Augu...

Outstanding human, dynamic auteur, Mitzi Peirone in conversation on remarkably captivating indie mystery chiller SAINT CLARE, a film that creates discussion.  Go behind the scenes on the making of the film and personal career stories of the triumphantly emerging filmmaker. SAINT CLARE on digital platforms Starring  Bella Thorne, Rebecca De Mornay, Ryan Phillipe, Erica Dasher, Frank Whaley https://...

Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Melissa Navia talk being part of Star Trek series Strange New Worlds (prequel to original 1966 show) This wonderful talented trio discuss evolving characters, set design and more, enjoy our brief, entertaining conversation.              STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS Paramount+ now streaming globally -  cast also includes, Anson Mount, Australian Jess Bush, Rebe...

On game day State-of Origin-3 (2025) the great Wally Lewis emperor of Lang Park recalls running out for the Maroons vs the Blues, game 1. (1980)  The first historic encounter of state-vs-state Queensland-vs-New South Wales Also we discuss his view on rugby league, past - present - future.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj