Cine-Critique

Original drummer of legendary UK band THE ANIMALS responsible for classic songs, House of the Rising Sun, We Gotta get out of this Place, Its my Life - and more  JOHN STEEL in a fun, informative conversation about his career with unique insights about the band now and then.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Full of pizazz and effortless charm, humble laid back Kya Stewart talks Australian Christmas comedy drama Christmess and more, including hands off her popcorn! https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Perth girl, accelerating actor on the rise Freya Tingley in conversation on her character Denise in Australian time-travel comedy drama TIME ADDICTS.  Stick around for a behind the scenes, longer chat with Kiwi director, Sam Odlum. TIME ADDICTS starring; Freya Tingley, Charles Grounds, Elise Jansen, Joshua Morton from Umbrella Entertainment  https://thepeoplesmovies.com/2023/10/film-review-time-ad...

Conquering the world of wrestling from all angles my fellow Australian Steph De Lander, the brilliant, striking, tough, determined and soaring superstar goes hard. Get to know Steph. Enjoy our conversation on just about everything I could think of, including sharing the same birthdate.  https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Lesser know British gangster action drama A Hitman in London, also known as Skin Traffik (2015) has Mickey Rourke as mysterious Vogel, a small role but compelling. Stuntman, producer and actor Gary Daniels, is the skilled above average fighting lead alongside all star brilliant B-cast Jeff Fahey, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Eric Roberts, Alan Ford of SNATCH (2000) and underrated Dominique Swain....

So many films spawned a television series or mini-series, enjoy my discussion of 20+ movies that became a series some good, some not, some unlikely.  2023 alone had Fatal Attraction, The Full Monty, Dead Ringers were shows evolved from popular movies. I also list a couple of movies that should or could have worked as a series in my view and mention some theatrical released pilots before the televi...

What an amazing conversation you can enjoy as much as I did in discussion with cello maestro Tina Guo.  Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, live orchestra during special screening of classic film Aug 5th 2023 (Melbourne, Australia) Hear about always saying yes, her original band name, yoga maintaining fitness, being a perfectionist + her proud heritage and so much more including working with Hans Zimme...

The excellent Australian acting veteran, top bloke, respected auteur DAVID FIELD candidly discussing being on-set for a slice of Aussie history now top quality production Ten Pound Poms,  also among other things, his love of David Wenham in Gettin' Square, working with Heath Ledger in Two Hands  and calls me a cheeky bugger for mentioning quite seriously, MR Accident.   TEN POUND POMS streami...

Iconic, admired, globally renowned, Sydney DJ music maker entertainer  STEPHEN FERRIS in conversation about his career, artists he has associated with, modern DJ trends, technology and Phil Gus Gould on 'rugby league' the greatest game of all.  Stephen also mentions working with Queen, A-Ha, New Order, INXS and more! I hope we get a part two of this conversation sometime in the future, S...

F.T.W (1994) also known as The Last Ride.  Rundown of fairly unknown, quite interesting cowboy drama with Mickey Rourke as rodeo maestro Frank T. Wells trying to live a normal life after a stint in jail for a crime he did not commit.  Frank also falls in love with an unlikely, unhinged individual played by Footloose, Short Cuts talent, Lori Singer.   Iconic, Brion James also stars, as does Peter B...

Rundown of Mississippi filmed Hunt Club, better than average revenge thriller indie, terrific acting and a solid role for Mickey Rourke as villain Virgil. He's part of a secret pact of men who meet on a regular basis to hunt humans. Main premise is familiar, but this has a message and is particularly well directed by Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, who you will hear a bit from during podcast. Also st...

True story of the kidnapping of Irish champion racehorse, Shergar. Filmed in 1998, barely released in 1999, Mickey Rourke reprises his Celtic accent from A Prayer for the Dying (1987) He is somewhat impressive a small prominent role as Gavin O'Rourke, a vindictive member of the Irish republican army overseeing this botched horse kidnapping for a ransom they'll never see. Ian Holm, David...

Mickey was given a significant, small role by late great Tony Scott action melodrama Man on Fire (2004)  also starring Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, my fellow Australian Radha Mitchell and the man Denzel Washington among others.  Excellent movie has stood the test of time.  I also discuss the deleted Mickey scenes featured on Blu Ray; (Courtesy of 20th century fox home video) also hear comme...

Listen in to how cool Camila Rodriguez is, an amazing low key actor who will blitz it soon after being in THE WELDER, while also director David Liz discussing on how the movie THE WELDER was made https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Two movies that Mickey Rourke knows the subject of so well, amateur boxing and inside the boxing fraternity. HOMEBOY (1988) and true story, TIGER (2018)  Both excellent films thirty years apart, you certainly don't have to like boxing to enjoy my rundown. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

I'm joined by film loving, award admiring duo, Lori & Patrick from Movie House Memories, to discus all things Academy Awards 2023.  Keep listening at end of picks as I made some tweaks after original recording, shhhhh.  95th Annual Academy of Arts and Sciences Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel  Sunday evening March 12 in USA Monday lunchtime March 13 Down Under https://youtube.com/@movieanal...

2019 multi character interconnected romantic tale set in and around Berlin has Mickey Rourke as Jim; in a story arc concerning a chance meeting with glamourous Heather in a hotel bar, their connection is immediate but something mysterious is about to be revealed.  Berlin, I Love You has an array of fabulous actors appearing in small selective roles. Barely released I had never seen it until now. ...

The elegant, fun, effervescent duo Hayley Sunshine and Miranda Nieman discuss all sorts of things but mostly discuss with Shane horror thriller anthology, FREE TO A BAD HOME. (A Hale Bros film) on Tubi Written and directed by Kameron and Scott Hale. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

My brief conversations with actors Paul Rudd, Jonathan Majors and director Peyton Reed of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP QUANTUMANIA on Sydney fan even red carpet. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

British director Anthony Fabian talks with me all about his journey making the hit comedy drama, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, an Oscar nominee for costume design.  We discuss star Lesley Manville, co-stars Christian McKay, Roxane Duran & so much more,  including costuming with Jenny Beavan and vintage Christian Dior, it was an enlightening chat, Anthony is terrific.  https://youtube.com/@movieana...

An extremely insightful engaging interview. Canadian-Australian producer Steve Jaggi, based in Queensland;  a creator of brilliant movies and impressive television projects,  talks with Shane A. Bassett movie analyst on behind the scenes, putting together interesting cast ensembles, his personal history and more. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

Australian drama following the life of a veteran adapting into society whilst looking after his wayward teenage son has extremely potent scenes of a personal journey. Well acted by Sam Worthington, newcomer Ed Carmody, astounding Phoebe Tonkin and multitalented Matt Nable. I spoke with all 4 briefly on Sydney red carpet. Enjoy! https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

A pair of equally unknown films from the Mickey oeuvre that I share details about; Masked and Anonymous (2003) has an all star cast and an appearance by Mickey Rourke that fares quite well, in particular sharing the screen with a smiling Bob Dylan. Cast includes, Jeff Bridges, Penelope Cruz, Joh Goodman, Christian Slater, Bruce Dern, Jessica Lange and more. The Legion (2019) additionally known as...

Movie Analyst Shane A. Bassett looks over 80th annual Golden Globe predictions on all movie categories and some television highlight nominees; plus a rundown of what is happening and certain controversies concerning this 2023 ceremony. Also, a look back at a couple of previous fun moments with audio clips.  Broadcast in Australia is exclusive to STAN from 11am Wednesday Jan 11th, EST. https://yout...

Better than it should be, 2022 film Warhunt, genre combination of military action with pagan seduction and a touch of paranormal activity, it's good!  Gruff, direct Mickey Rourke is eye patch wearing Major Johnson;  after popping in and out, he sweeps into the finale for a solid blast. Spoiler free discussion hopefully you will seek it out to watch.  Robert Knepper, Jackson Rathbone co-star. ...