Cine-Critique

Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, Say Anything (1989) is an absolute classic; star Ione Skye was part of the 80s & 90s young hot Hollywood scene, a different era recalled in her memoir 'Say Everything'. Enjoy our conversation, it was an honour to hear stories and memories from someone I grew up admiring.

Some talk topics include being in the audience of MTV Nirvana Unplugged, late great friend River Phoenix, missing out on a role in Heathers, working with film icon Maureen O'Sullivan, appearing in David Fincher film Zodiac and much more.  

Say Everything

available at all good book stores, audible and online.

HARPER COLLINS publishing

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For decades carving out an exceptional reputation on the Australian music scene, THE LIVING END led my frontman Chris Cheney, a multi-talent and top bloke, passionate about Aussie bands, live music and a whole slew of other things we address in our conversation, including new single, ALFIE. 

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In conversation with pseudo news reporter Dominique Maher, actor based in South Africa who appeared in Novocaine (Jack Quaid) - G20 (Viola Davis). A wonderful Dom discusses her career, future of the film industry, AI and more. 

*note that sound on my end was lower on this occasion due to technical drama. 

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Third edition looking at select Parker Posey movies and a brief look at some television roles before hitting a nerve as Victoria Ratliff in The White Lotus. 

Movies include some rewatches + first time watches including; Blade Trinity, Dazed and Confused, Price Check, For Your Consideration.....   and more. 

I hope you enjoy the enthusiasm within my Parker dossier. 

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Second part of my rundown of movies featuring Baltimore born actor Parker Posey, 

including an SNL spin-off movie in which she sings in the back seat of a car, to a mid 1990s personal favourite, to a sex comedy about reaching multiple orgasms, to a rare insignificant role opposite Peirce Brosnan / Julianne Moore.....

and more, enjoy!

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Long before Victoria Ratliff with family vacationed in Thailand (The White Lotus) 1990s Indie darling Parker Posey appeared in a huge repertoire of movies.

Enjoy my part 1. rundown of many rewatches & a few first watches, including Party Girl (1995) Scream 3 (2000) The Daytrippers (1997) The Architect (2016) + more

Parker Posey, turning heads into Emmy contention for season 3 The White Lotus

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In conversation on being cast by creator Mike White in The White Lotus, nice guy Rob Carlton; discusses playing tennis with co-star Jason Isaacs, cruising around Thailand filming on a yacht, working with the one & only Parker Posey and more. 

veteran stand up Australian comedian, actor, writer, Silver Logie winner for playing Kerry Packer, in Paper Giants (2011), also gives much of his time to charities close to his heart. 

Rob also talks about his 2025 live show as part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival

THE WHITE LOTUS a HBO series on Binge, Foxtel, Max (Australia) 

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It was a pleasure to talk with lovely Delvene Delaney on the feature documentary put together from a bunch of stored away behind the scenes footage and retro news reports on the making of the classic Australian film Crocodile Dundee, the rise of star Paul Hogan and memories of late husband John Cornell that Delvene so lovingly remembers.

Crocodile Dundee is being restored as is Crocodile Dundee part 2 on 4K.

From KISMET FILMS this documentary is a tribute to the movie that almost didn't happen, enjoy the conversation with Delvene, she is a enlightening. 

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Radiant, inspiring, accomplished singer, actor, performer Christine Anu talks with me about being part of MEMORY BITES , an SBS Australia production with host, chef Matt Moran inviting guests to share heritage stories revolving around food.

Discussing a whole range of topics, it was a pleasure to get to know Christine Anu.

MEMORY BITES 

screening SBS or on demand , other guests include Pia Miranda, Richard Roxburgh

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All categories covered, detailed predictions for Oscars 2025 with awards season fanatics Ashlee Pradella & Shane A. Bassett

A huge film and television consumer, follow the fun and informative Ash on insta @moviewatchinggirl 

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