Cine-Critique

Ancestry Road is an emotional drama of family love and history, one of the great cast Jessica Stanley, in conversation on the making of this Australian indie, filming in Tasmania and her career so far, a lovely, talented person to get to know, enjoy! ANCESTRY ROAD  on demand rent / buy digital platforms Also starring Jodie Wolfe, Charlotte Gray, Seb Muirhead, John Xintavelonis writted, directed by...

Acclaimed British filmmaker, actor, one time Bond 007 henchman, Sean Cronin has a enlightening, informative conversation on the making of indie vampire opus  Bogieville. A creative horror, with emotional ties and unexpected outcomes. BOGIEVILLE - also starring Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Sarina Taylor, Jonathan Hansler, Poppy Jae Hughes. rent / buy digital platform...

Beautiful, versatile, prominent Rena Owen; New Zealand actor, a lifetime of great roles; Star Wars, Once Were Warriors, The Orville and one of my favourites Rapa Nui, in conversation with me ahead of appearing at SUPANOVA Pop Culture Convention. We even discuss The Crow Wicked Prayer. Enjoy our discussion. SUPANOVA SYDNEY June 2025 https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_K...

Lovely Tia Carrera, Grammy winner, one of Hawaii's finest talent, talks with me on an array of insights in a career spanning decades, we focus on Wayne's World,  the retro favourite she'll present live with a Q&A in Melbourne (Astor Theatre) Sydney (Hayden Orpheum) >> https://dandelts.com.au/tia-carrere/ and appearing SUPANOVA Pop Culture convention Sydney June 2025 https:...

Glorious melodic vocalist Celeste of acclaimed Australian outfit Ghostseeker in conversation on album Divergence, her career and life in an evolving industry.  DIVERGENCE  Internment The Looking Glass Wake Up (Imposter) Metempsychoses Cursed Till The End Glow In Decay Dissension : (feat. Ionei Heckenberg) A Reverie In Atonement Beta War The Prototype https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambasse...

Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, Say Anything (1989) is an absolute classic; star Ione Skye was part of the 80s & 90s young hot Hollywood scene, a different era recalled in her memoir 'Say Everything'. Enjoy our conversation, it was an honour to hear stories and memories from someone I grew up admiring. Some talk topics include being in the audience of MTV Nirvana Unplugged, la...

For decades carving out an exceptional reputation on the Australian music scene, THE LIVING END led my frontman Chris Cheney, a multi-talent and top bloke, passionate about Aussie bands, live music and a whole slew of other things we address in our conversation, including new single, ALFIE.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

In conversation with pseudo news reporter Dominique Maher, actor based in South Africa who appeared in Novocaine (Jack Quaid) - G20 (Viola Davis). A wonderful Dom discusses her career, future of the film industry, AI and more.  *note that sound on my end was lower on this occasion due to technical drama.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Third edition looking at select Parker Posey movies and a brief look at some television roles before hitting a nerve as Victoria Ratliff in The White Lotus.  Movies include some rewatches + first time watches including; Blade Trinity, Dazed and Confused, Price Check, For Your Consideration.....   and more.  I hope you enjoy the enthusiasm within my Parker dossier.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalys...

Second part of my rundown of movies featuring Baltimore born actor Parker Posey,  including an SNL spin-off movie in which she sings in the back seat of a car, to a mid 1990s personal favourite, to a sex comedy about reaching multiple orgasms, to a rare insignificant role opposite Peirce Brosnan / Julianne Moore..... and more, enjoy! https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t...

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...