Cine-Critique

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. 

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Absolute box office flop 1941, directed by Steven Spielberg has a youthful Mickey Rourke appearing. I discuss the movie around Mickey and his character Reese. 
The 146 minute Director's Cut is what this discussion is based on. Still a turkey. 

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Bullet, a 1996 crime drama with icon Tupac Shakur alongside Mickey Rourke (who also co-wrote screenplay) Adrien Brody, Ted Levine and cameo by Peter Dinklage.
A flop when first released, it found an audience now an underrated Mickey classic.  

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Two movies featuring Mickey Rourke, one is a cameo whilst one is an extended cameo, but there's still a lot to talk about, They Live (2001) is a little known creepy crawly detective thriller.
 Section 8 (2022) happens to be a better than expected action drama with an impressive ensemble including Dolph Lundgren, Scott Adkins, Ryan Kwanten and the remarkable Kimi Alexander. 

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When a planned international interview with a talented director of a impressive fashion documentary didn't materialise, sadly I was given the wrong number (not intentionally) -
I decided to divert by discussing spoiler free my thoughts on latest Hellraiser film (reboot) that I watched the night before and a quick look at its horror legacy. 
Hellraiser, starring Jamie Clayton, Odessa A'zion, Goran Visnjic.
Now streaming on Binge in Australia, Hulu in US.

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Rundown of two Mickey Rourke movies of different eras. Exit in Red (1996) indie noir thriller mystery slice of shady dealings with Annabel Schofield,  Carrie Otis, Anthony Michael Hall.
Also, true story, Man of God (2011) following the life of Saint Nektarios. 
Mickey has a small ultra significant role in Man of God, a miracle moment not to be missed.

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Movie Analyst Shane in conversation with illuminating Oscar nominated director Brett Morgen talking David Bowie experiences and the long process making superior documentary approved by the Bowie estate, Moonage Daydream. 
A look over some David Bowie films and music also on agenda. Listen till the end for fun facts.

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Fairly unknown, barely released, Eureka (1983) is a high concept epic adventure and descent into greed, madness, revenge and love starring Mickey Rourke in an early small role, alongside Gene Hackman, Rutger Hauer, Ed Lauter, Joe Pesci, Theresa Russell.  
A prospector finds gold changing his life, outlook and family stability; Directed by Nicolas Roeg. 

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A look at two Cameron Diaz movies as part of a series for her 50th birthday in 2022.
VERY BAD THINGS (1998) and GAMBIT (2012) are discussed by host Shane, two quite different but gratifying films. 

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Excellent Emma Fischer, impresses in remarkably interesting science fiction mystery thriller THE DEAL, propelled by a strong mother and daughter backbone within an exciting layered storyline. Hear Emma talk with movie analyst Shane on her career so far and so much more.

THE DEAL released by Eagle Entertainment Australia on DVD or rent/buy digital platforms.
 

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