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Cine-Critique

Shane Adam Bassett

An insightful film and entertainment review podcast featuring guest interviews, with your host Shane A. Bassett.

tv & film entertainment news

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31:18

SIOBHAN STAGG triumphant international soprano in...

Cine-Critique ·

2025/10/30

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 wonderful talent. https://youtube.com/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

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32:08

International Opera auteur RODULA GAITANOU interview...

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2025/10/24

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

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29:25

Soprano CHARLOTTE KELSO Australian opera performer in...

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2025/10/23

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

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49:32

GRIFFIN DUNNE prolific actor producer author in...

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2025/10/21

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 tragic loss of a beloved sister / daughter, a story so sad but also full of life as told by a loving ...

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23:56

Andrew Ortenberg WHEN I'M READY writer, actor in...

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2025/10/13

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/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

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33:25

June Schreiner WHEN I'M READY actor in conversation...

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2025/10/13

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 cast including Dermot Mulroney, Lauren Cohan, Andrew Ortenberg and Dominique Booth. Seek it out. https://y...

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32:30

LOUIS MANDYLOR Australian actor director talks,...

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2025/10/13

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; featuring an above level performance from acclaimed star Scott Adkins. Released from EAGLE ENTERTAIN...

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39:09

ROTTEN Kate Lister / Phoenix Raei (Monster Fest) in...

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2025/09/30

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 film make for some interesting stories from these two ultra cool, talented individuals. ROTTE...

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14:16

NCIS: TONY & ZIVA actors Michael Weatherly / Cote De...

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2025/09/30

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=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

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48:14

Steven Wiig ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, I'M CHARLIE WALKER

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2025/09/29

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 Walker. I'M CHARLIE WALKER rent / buy digital platforms > Defiant Screen Entertainment also starri...

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50:15

F***TOYS Annapurna Sriram writer, director, star in...

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2025/09/09

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 SUFF Sydney Underground Film Festival has been successful for many years and gro...

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23:59

EMILIA JONES actor TASK in conversation on her unique...

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2025/09/09

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/@movieanalystshaneadambassett?si=nZyw5fHIS4t_KgXj

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32:58

HEATHER GRAHAM Chosen Family, writer director star...

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2025/09/05

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 EAGLE ENTERTAINMENT also starring Julia Stiles, Odessa Rae, Andrea Savage, Michael Gross,...

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27:02

Morgana O'Reilly of The WHITE LOTUS, PLAYING GRACIE...

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2025/08/29

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 Bojic, Chloe Brink, Celia Pacquola, Dan Spielman, Saiesha Sundaralingam https://youtube.com/@m...

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26:05

Albert Mwangi PRIMITIVE WAR Vulture Squad star talks...

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2025/08/29

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. PRIMITIVE WAR also starring Jeremy Piven, Tricia Helfer, Ryan Kwanten, Ana Thu Nguyen....

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19:39

PRIMITIVE WAR actor Jeremy Piven at Sydney premiere...

Cine-Critique ·

2025/08/25

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, Albert Mwangi, Nick Wechsler, Carlos Sanson jr. Directed by Luke Sparke

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30:04

Derek Steiner UNIT 234 writer in conversation on the...

Cine-Critique ·

2025/08/22

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

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32:15

ALICE COOPER in conversation Revenge of Alice Cooper,...

Cine-Critique ·

2025/08/20

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, one of my favourites. https://alicecooper.com/ THE REVENGE OF ALICE COOPER album now available in ...

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32:00

RED SONJA (2025) M.J. Bassett director discussing the...

Cine-Critique ·

2025/08/18

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 Matilda Lutz, Wallis Day, Danica Davis, Eliza Matengu, Robert Sheehan. It's a 6/10 from me.

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19:49

Ella Hooper KILLING HEIDI cool creative Australian...

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2025/08/18

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 killingheidiofficial.com REFLECTOR their debut album released was in 2000 This is a Cine-Criti...

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