Cine-Critique

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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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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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 various formats including beautiful vinyl collectors edition. 

You can hear me on Triple M network Australia and Nine Radio network Australia or watch me on Sky News Australia

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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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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-Critique music mode edition find me @Movie_Analyst for more

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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 Wendy not only about what to expect on stage but hearing stories regarding her love of flight, Elvis Costello, Michael Hutchence and more. Enjoy!

TRANSVISION VAMP tickets on sale destryalllines.com

Pop Art - 1988 > Velveteen - 1989 - > Little Magnets vs the Bubble of Babble - 1991

Wendy James' Solo Albums x 4 in my favourite order

I CAME HERE TO BL;OW MINDS - 2011

NOW AIN'T THE TIME FOR YOUR TEARS - 1993

THE SHAPE OF HISTORY - 2024

QUEEN HIGH STRAIGHT - 2020

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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 cool duo. *Spoiler free. 

ALIEN EARTH > creator Noah Hawley Disney+ in Australia (FX Hulu) streaming from August 2025  - also starring

Essie Davis, Erana James (interview with Essie + Erana also on Cine-Critique) Diem Camille,  Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Kit Young

President of Scott Free productions Alien Earth producer interview also on Cine-Critique with David W. Zucker. 

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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 directed Psycho Gorman + 'superior' The Void. 

FRANKIE FREAKO  starring Kristy Wordsworth, Conor Sweeney, Brandi Boulet, Adam Brooks, Meredith Sweeney; written, directed, edited, produced by Steve Kostanski   *Rent/buy digital platforms globally

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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 stories behind the scenes.

ALIEN LEGACY 

Season one 8x episodes. Starring Sydney Chandler, Babou Ceesay, Erana James, Essie Davis, Timothy Olyphant

Shane A. Bassett @Movie_Analyst 

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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 detailed production and more fun facts regarding this highly anticipated FX series on DISNEY+ Australia and streaming around the world continuing the iconic Alien Legacy. 

ALIEN EARTH

created by Noah Hawley (Fargo - Legion) 

also starring Timothy Olyphant, Sydney Chandler, Babou Ceesay, Diem Camille

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