Cine-Critique
An insightful film and entertainment review podcast featuring guest interviews, with your host Shane A. Bassett.
Episodes
155 episodes
Mark Lizotte DIESEL Australian music icon in conversation
Diesel By Request tour is happening, Mark Lizotte aka Diesel, an American born Aussie musician with hits and memories since the 80s. Enjoy our conversation on career, writing tunes, love of duets, Australian music industry, Tina Turner & a ...
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Episode 57
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43:33
Rich & Will IT. WELCOME TO DERRY stars Arian S. Cartaya, Blake Cameron James interview
IT Welcome to Derry, young stars Arian S. Cartya and Blake Cameron James in conversation on creepy horror series, how they got the role, snacks on set and more, enjoy! WELCOME TO DERRY on HBO MAX prequel to Stephen King's IT...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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15:15
IT. WELCOME TO DERRY James Remar legendary actor talks career
James Remar is General Shaw in Stephen King IT prequel WELCOME TO DERRY. We discuss making the horror series and his long career so far beginning in cult action film THE WARRIORS all the way to OPPENHEIMER and THE ODYSSEY with multiple televisi...
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Episode 55
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32:37
SIOBHAN STAGG triumphant international soprano in conversation
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. ...
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Episode 54
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31:18
International Opera auteur RODULA GAITANOU interview on Romeo et Juliette + career
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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32:08
Soprano CHARLOTTE KELSO Australian opera performer in conversation
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
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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29:25
GRIFFIN DUNNE prolific actor producer author in conversation on family & career
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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49:32
Andrew Ortenberg WHEN I'M READY writer, actor in conversation
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 p...
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Episode 50
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23:56
June Schreiner WHEN I'M READY actor in conversation on romance in an apocalypse & more
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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33:25
LOUIS MANDYLOR Australian actor director talks, Prisoner of War (starring Scott Adkins)
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 dive...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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32:30
ROTTEN Kate Lister / Phoenix Raei (Monster Fest) in conversation
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 inceptio...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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39:09
NCIS: TONY & ZIVA actors Michael Weatherly / Cote De Pablo interview
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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14:16
Steven Wiig actor ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER, I'M CHARLIE WALKER
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 signi...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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48:14
F***TOYS Annapurna Sriram writer, director, star in Australia for SUFF
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, <...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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50:15
EMILIA JONES actor TASK in conversation on her unique role (HBO original)
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 bin...
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Episode 43
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23:59
HEATHER GRAHAM Chosen Family, writer director star discussing making the film & career
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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32:58
Morgana O'Reilly of The WHITE LOTUS, PLAYING GRACIE DARLING in conversation
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 Darl...
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Episode 41
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27:02
Albert Mwangi PRIMITIVE WAR Vulture Squad star talks behind the scenes
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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26:05
PRIMITIVE WAR actor Jeremy Piven at Sydney premiere talks with Shane A. Bassett
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 rol...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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19:39
Derek Steiner UNIT 234 writer in conversation on the hit film and more
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.Dire...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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30:04
ALICE COOPER in conversation Revenge of Alice Cooper, Wayne's World, Elm street and more
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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32:15
RED SONJA (2025) M.J. Bassett director discussing the production in detail
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 Ro...
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32:00
Ella Hooper KILLING HEIDI cool creative Australian musician in conversation
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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19:49
Wendy James TRANSVISION VAMP talks up Australian tour 2026
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 Wen...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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41:58
ALIEN EARTH cast Sydney Chandler (Wendy) Babou Ceesay (Morrow) in a conversation not to be missed
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 co...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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16:25