Cine-Critique
An insightful film and entertainment review podcast featuring guest interviews, with your host Shane A. Bassett.
Episodes
165 episodes
Jennifer Tilly, Josh Zuckerman SCHOOL SPIRITS actors in discussion
Terrific coming of age series with a difference School Spirits; season 3 had icon Jennifer Tilly join the cast, enjoy our interview alongside co-star Josh ZuckermanSCHOOL SPIRITS on Paramount+ also starring Peyton List, Sarah Yarkin, Kia...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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18:55
GROW star PRIYA-ROSE BROOKWELL interview on her first lead role
Surely a successful career ahead, experienced young actor Priya-Rose Brookwell is terrific in Grow, her first lead feature; Priya talks to me all about working with a great cast, her love of acting, singing and more including fear of Australian...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:47
JESSICA ANTOVSKI actor Vampire Zombies... from Space, talks b-movie mayhem
Jessica Antovski is the impressive lead of, Vampire Zombies... from Space, a wonderful interesting actor with great aura and talent. The glorious black & white science-fiction-horror, detective b-movie satire is worth a look, better than ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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24:00
STARFLEET ACADEMY cast Sandro Rosta, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins talk Star Trek
Enterprising fun interview with Star Trek trio, Sandro Rosta (Caleb) Kerrice Brooks (Sam) George Brooks (Darem) on board USS ATHENA training at Starfleet Academy. Big sets, good cast and more than a few Trekkie easter eggs. STAR TRE...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:03
John McPhail GROW - ANNA and the APOCALYPSE director in discussion
Charming, funny, picturesque comedy with big pumpkins, GROW was directed by John McPhail and we spoke all about it and more including a potential Anna and the Apocalypse follow up. Enjoy the interview.GROW - cast includes a fair amount o...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:12
Star Trek cast Robert Picardo, Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere talk Starfleet Academy
Trekkies rejoice - legendary Star Trek actor Robert Picardo alongside Tig Notaro, Gina Yashere in conversation on series Starfleet Academy, now streaming Paramount+ globallySTAR TREK STARFLEET ACADEMY also starring Holly Hunter, Paul Gia...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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14:59
STARFLEET ACADEMY Bella Shepard, Zoe Steiner, Karim Diane talk Star Trek
Star Trek Starfleet Academy series is an adventure of cadets training to be part of the federation, enjoy my conversation with cast members Bella Shepard (Genesis) Karim Diane (Jay-Den) and my fellow Australian Zoe Steiner (Tarima) it was a fun...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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14:59
JOHN BOYEGA Star Wars actor interview in Australia
Humble, astounding Star Wars star John Boyega ( FN-2187 Finn ) talks career & other interesting things with me on a visit to Australia as a guest of Supanova pop culture convention, also to present a special Attack the Block, Q&A screen...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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20:35
IT. WELCOME TO DERRY cast Clara Stack, Matilda Lawler, Amanda Christine in conversation
Young stars Clara Stack (Lily) Matilda Lawler (Marge) Amanda Christine (Ronnie) discuss IT. Welcome to Derry. Sharing stories from production and insights on acting. Enjoy our fun, inspiring chat.IT. WELCOME TO DERRY on HBO MAX also star...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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18:01
LENNIE JAMES veteran British actor talks Mayor of Kingstown and career
You know him from The Walking Dead, Snatch, Lost in Space + more; cool Lennie James enters series MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN as unique gangster Frank. We discuss his role, style, various aspects of his acting journey including Jericho, Blade Runner 204...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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19:42
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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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Episode 43
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23:59