Cine-Critique

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 underseen Christmas chiller, Better Watch Out (2016). 

We discuss co-star Vicky Krieps, the amazing New Zealand location, thoughts on independent film, what his process to acting is and so much more; including auditioning for Elvis (2022) 

> WENT UP A HILL also starring Vicky Krieps, Arlo Green, Sarah Peirse.

2025 premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 

also screened at Sydney Film Festival

Melbourne Film Festival 

and soon to have theatrical global release before digital platforms 

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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 edition of cine-critique)

Melbourne Vixens vs West Coast Fever in Australia 

Live on Kayo Freebies, Fox Sports Netball, Binge 

18.30 (6.30pm) Saturday August 2nd 2025 or delayed on demand

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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 of the triumphantly emerging filmmaker.

SAINT CLARE on digital platforms

Starring 

Bella Thorne, Rebecca De Mornay, Ryan Phillipe, Erica Dasher, Frank Whaley

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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, entertaining conversation.              STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS Paramount+

now streaming globally - 

cast also includes, Anson Mount, Australian Jess Bush, Rebecca Romjin, 

Ethan Peck, Christina Chong

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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 Wales

Also we discuss his view on rugby league, past - present - future. 

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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, enjoy!

ANCESTRY ROAD 

on demand rent / buy digital platforms

Also starring Jodie Wolfe, Charlotte Gray, Seb Muirhead, John Xintavelonis

writted, directed by Glenn Triggs

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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.

BOGIEVILLE - also starring Arifin Putra, Eloise Lovell Anderson, Sarah Alexandra Marks, Sarina Taylor, Jonathan Hansler, Poppy Jae Hughes.

rent / buy digital platforms UK - check other territories

Sean also recommends DRAINED - 

another vampire odyssey but extremely different film to Bogieville, he made and stars in 

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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. We even discuss The Crow Wicked Prayer. Enjoy our discussion.

SUPANOVA SYDNEY June 2025

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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 (Astor Theatre) Sydney (Hayden Orpheum) >> https://dandelts.com.au/tia-carrere/

and appearing SUPANOVA Pop Culture convention Sydney June 2025 https://www.supanova.com.au/guests/tia-carrere/

Besides Wayne's World 1&2 our detailed conversation includes True Lies, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, Kull the Conqueror, High School High,

also stories of co-stars Louise Fletcher, Peter Fonda, Luke Perry and more. 

https://www.tiacarrere.com/ Music is a true passion, explore more on Tia's site

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Glorious melodic vocalist Celeste of acclaimed Australian outfit Ghostseeker in conversation on album Divergence, her career and life in an evolving industry. 

DIVERGENCE 

1. Internment
2. The Looking Glass
3. Wake Up (Imposter)
4. Metempsychoses
5. Cursed Till The End
6. Glow In Decay
7. Dissension: (feat. Ionei Heckenberg)
8. A Reverie In Atonement
9. Beta War
10. The Prototype

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