Cine-Critique

Long before Victoria Ratliff with family vacationed in Thailand (The White Lotus) 1990s Indie darling Parker Posey appeared in a huge repertoire of movies. Enjoy my part 1. rundown of many rewatches & a few first watches, including Party Girl (1995) Scream 3 (2000) The Daytrippers (1997) The Architect (2016) + more Parker Posey, turning heads into Emmy contention for season 3 The White Lotus h...

In conversation on being cast by creator Mike White in The White Lotus, nice guy Rob Carlton; discusses playing tennis with co-star Jason Isaacs, cruising around Thailand filming on a yacht, working with the one & only Parker Posey and more.  veteran stand up Australian comedian, actor, writer, Silver Logie winner for playing Kerry Packer, in Paper Giants (2011), also gives much of his time to...

It was a pleasure to talk with lovely Delvene Delaney on the feature documentary put together from a bunch of stored away behind the scenes footage and retro news reports on the making of the classic Australian film Crocodile Dundee, the rise of star Paul Hogan and memories of late husband John Cornell that Delvene so lovingly remembers. Crocodile Dundee is being restored as is Crocodile Dundee pa...

Radiant, inspiring, accomplished singer, actor, performer Christine Anu talks with me about being part of MEMORY BITES , an SBS Australia production with host, chef Matt Moran inviting guests to share heritage stories revolving around food. Discussing a whole range of topics, it was a pleasure to get to know Christine Anu. MEMORY BITES  screening SBS or on demand , other guests include Pia Miranda...

All categories covered, detailed predictions for Oscars 2025 with awards season fanatics Ashlee Pradella & Shane A. Bassett A huge film and television consumer, follow the fun and informative Ash on insta @moviewatchinggirl  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Gracious with her time direct from Las Vegas, the wonderful Vonny (Fox League anchor, sport connoisseur) talks round zero NRL-2025 on an international stage alongside a test match (Jillaroos vs Lionesses) and super league tussle (Wigan vs Warrington)  @foxleague insta @vonokeefe insta  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

British auteur Michael Morros directed the excellent, To Leslie (2022) then took the reins of a beloved series of romantic stories all about clumsy unlucky in love Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) in a fourth film.  Our discussion was brief but covers a lot of ground, behind the scenes of Bridget working with Renee, knowing when a joke lands, being a romantic, the soundtrack then obvious praise for...

Iconic retro band WHEATUS keep the 90s alive on tour and I had the pleasure of talking with dynamic Gabrielle Sterbenz, singer, songwriter, actor all about musical career and more, including influence of Olivia Newton John.  Teenage Dirtbag is a 1990s anthem.  Gigs listed below, I spoke with Gabrielle mid-Australian tour Jan 2025 https://wheatus.com/shows https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadam...

Ten movies that didn't quite make my top list of of 2024, in no particular order.  Let me know your thoughts @Movie_Analyst My top 10 highest rated movies can be heard on previous podcast Cine-Critique https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

It was extremely difficult to narrow down ten films that impressed me most through 2024, enjoy my relatively spoiler free rundown. Feel free to disagree as my taste is varied, to say the least. @Movie_Analyst https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Superior performers Gareth Isaac as Buddy, Brianna Bishop as Jovie. blitz it in ELF THE MUSICAL Australian production, at world class venue Sydney Opera House. Talking with these two amazing actors, we had an informative, funny conversation on the musical theatre 'Elf film' adaptation, also an insight into their careers so far.  ELF THE MUSICAL 2024 holiday season Sydney Opera House  ens...

My quick rundown of better than expected rags-to-riches and beyond story of pop star Robbie Williams shot primarily in Australia, directed by Michael Gracey; the maestro responsible for The Greatest Showman (2017)  So it makes sense why this is a brazen, showy film with memorable musical sequences, all taken from Robbie's 'mostly' wild life. Yes Robbie is a CGI monkey. BETTER MAN  a...

An absolute pleasure to sit with MOANA 2 voice cast trio discussing experiences and their joy bringing the Disney characters to life, we also talk singing, surfing & heritage. David Fane – “Kele” Pronounced: David FAR-NAY Awhimai Fraser – “Matangi” Pronounced: AH-FEE-MY Fraser Temuera Morrison – “Chief Tui” Pronounced: TEM-YOU-ERA Morrison DISNEY'S MOANA 2 a worthy sequel, inspiring and f...

Talking with Bridgerton the musical Grammy winning duo was unforgettable, Abigail Barlow, Emily Bear discussed with me composing Disney blockbuster MOANA 2, reminiscing icon Quincy Jones, their friendship, twirling and more.. including Coyote Ugly.  Barlow & Bear won a Grammy award BRIDGERTON THE MUSICAL  Emily has also won an Emmy award.  Disney's MOANA 2 in my opinion was a fabulous seq...

There's a new Lord of the Rings film, it's anime, I really enjoyed it.  Australia's own Miranda Otto returns as Eowyn to narrate this Middle Earth adventure and we had a conversation I hope you enjoy as much as I did.  Miranda is part of a creative family I adore, dad Barry Otto an Australian icon and in particular actor, writer, director Gracie Otto.  Besides LOTR, I've enjoye...

Radio colleague Ben picked two of his favourite movies to discuss with me this spooky season, unmistakable influential classic SCREAM (1996) and third instalment of the SCARY MOVIE parody film series. Enjoy our fun chat, but apologies to Matthew Lillard fans, also other than rewatching the films, I was obviously unprepared compared.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t...

Likely to make one think twice about having a one-night=stand. Relatively spoiler free rundown of a movie that stuck in my mind long after it had finished, Strange Darling, full of wild suspense from unpredictable situations. Excellent cast in high octane mode, fine plot threads told in non linear order enhance the wild thrills. STRANGE DARLING  Directed by JT Mollner Starring Will Fitzgerald, Kyl...

Flop environmental thriller The Happening, from M Night. Shyamalan was the beginning of a major low point of his directing career, although some may say his previous film "Lady in the Water' which I will defend, started the ball rolling until he sprung back to creative life with The Visit (2015) and beyond. Dialogue is key to the ridiculousness here and a premise of outrunning the wind!...

Low key young adult paranormal action thriller is mostly forgettable, the cast are at least convincing in an all too familiar and not well directed premise with an even worse soundtrack. I rewatched after not seeing it since original release, enjoy my reasonably fair rundown with minimum spoilers.  SOUL SURVIVORS (2001) Directed by Stephen Carpenter  starring Eliza Dushku, Melissa Sagemiller, Wes...

Spooky pre-natal religious end of the world thriller is excellent retro viewing with Demi Moore commanding attention in every scene as you would expect.  If you have a room-for-rent and Jurgen Prochnow applies, maybe say no.  The Seventh Sign (1988)  Directed by Carl Schultz starring Demi Moore, Jurgen Prochnow, Michael Biehn, John Heard https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fH...

Vampires in the darkness of Alaska in attack mode is solid horror viewing, never seen it until now, loved it. Filmed in New Zealand this is creepy action intensity.               30 Days of Night (2007) Directed by David Slade also starring Amber Sainsbury, Ben Foster, Mark Boone Jr.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Rated X when first released, weird, eerie brilliance.  David Niven as a manipulative vineyard owner leading a castle of cultists thrown into chaos when his wife & son unexpectedly visit. Beware of flying arrows. Dynamic cinematography, exciting cast on fire in this lesser known horror thriller.        EYE OF THE DEVIL (1966) Directed by J. Lee Thompson (also directed original Cape Fear - 1962)...

Movie #1 of my Halloween horror suggestion list. 1994 comedic British crime thriller SHALLOW GRAVE fits nicely into the horror genre, I love it. Flatmate friends dispose of a body to keep his suitcase of money, things go out of control for the trio.         Shallow Grave  directed by Danny Boyle written by John Hodge starring Ewan McGregor, Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, Peter Mullan,  https://...

Born, raised in New Zealand, international actor Simone Kessell was fabulous to talk with on Critical Incident, an impressive on-the-beat Australian police drama full of important themes. CRITICAL INCIDENT on STAN Australia (globally soon) With an everlasting career from Hercules, to Liquid Bridge, to CSI Miami, to San Andreas, to Obe Wan Kenobi, to Yellowjackets and beyond; enjoy the chat. https:...

Magnifying screen actor Dale Dickey has appeared in many movies, but in THE G. she takes control in more ways than one. Our interview covers everything I could think of asking about behind the scenes of how this indie film was made with her in a rare lead; directed by Karl R. Hearne who also discusses the film backstory.  THE G. rent / buy digital platforms   also starring Romane Denis, Bruce Rams...