
Cine-Critique
An insightful film and entertainment review podcast featuring guest interviews, with your host Shane A. Bassett.
Episodes
142 episodes
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

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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Season 2
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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

FRANKIE FREAKO Steve Kostanski - fx creature creator talks career past present future
Multitalented Steve Kostanski in conversation on creature feature comedy horror Frankie Freako, a movie that has been a hit with horror afficionados, it's funny, creative, purposely gross. Genre expert puppet creator Steve also dire...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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45:15

David W. Zucker ALIEN EARTH producer / president Scott Free productions in conversation
ALIEN EARTH series producer, long time Ridley Scott collaborator David W. Zucker discusses the long journey for this highly anticipated FX production on Disney+ in Australia. An incredibly interesting conversation, all too brief but informative...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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15:35

ALIEN EARTH cast Essie Davis & Erana James discuss huge science fiction series
Actor duo, Australian Essie Davis (The Babadook) New Zealander Erana James (The Wilds) in conversation on ALIEN EARTH set two years before events of Alien (1979). Hear relatively spoiler-free behind-the-scenes stories of the detaile...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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13:02

DACRE MONTGOMERY Stranger Things, Australian actor in conversation on Went up a Hill
As Billy in Stranger Things, Dacre Montgomery was swept into the pop culture stratosphere, a solid Aussie actor showing off dramatic poise in film festival favourite, Went Up A Hill, seriously good in a high emotional role as he did in undersee...
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24:01

BIANCA CHATFIELD Australian Athlete champion talks Netball Grand Final 2025
Super cool, talented on the court, equally as supreme in sports media Bianca Chatfield in conversation on Netball Grand Final clash Vixens vs Fever Sat Aug 2nd 2025 and opinions on the game evolving to possible inclusion in OLYMPIC GAMES (sport...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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15:15

MITZI PEIRONE Saint Clare director co-writer in depth interview
Outstanding human, dynamic auteur, Mitzi Peirone in conversation on remarkably captivating indie mystery chiller SAINT CLARE, a film that creates discussion. Go behind the scenes on the making of the film and personal career stories...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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43:07

STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS cast interview
Celia Rose Gooding, Babs Olusanmokun, Melissa Navia talk being part of Star Trek series Strange New Worlds (prequel to original 1966 show) This wonderful talented trio discuss evolving characters, set design and more, enjoy our brief, entertain...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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9:40

Queenslander WALLY LEWIS immortal rugby league legend talks State of Origin
On game day State-of Origin-3 (2025) the great Wally Lewis emperor of Lang Park recalls running out for the Maroons vs the Blues, game 1. (1980) The first historic encounter of state-vs-state Queensland-vs-New South WalesAlso...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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30:00

JESSICA STANLEY Ancestry Road; Australian actor discussing the outstanding film
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, ...
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29:41

Sean Cronin actor director BOGIEVILLE talks trailer park vampires + indie filmmaking
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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20:49

Rena Owen NZ actor, MOANA, STAR WARS, ONCE WERE WARRIORS in conversation
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...
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35:30

TIA CARRERE iconic actor, vocalist Lilo & Stitch, Wayne's World; in conversation
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 (As...
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30:40

GHOSTSEEKER vocalist Celeste Bojczuk discussing life in music, touring, recording an album
Glorious melodic vocalist Celeste of acclaimed Australian outfit Ghostseeker in conversation on album Divergence, her career and life in an evolving industry. DIVERGENCE InternmentThe Looking Glas...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:18
