Cine-Critique

The all round genuine nice guy, legend around Hollywood-land Dave Alan Johnson in discussion on his hit historical film LOVE, COURAGE and the BATTLE OF BUSY RUN. With decades in the industry anyone interested ion the business side and development of films should listen in, Dave has stories and great experience. Dave tells me about his stint as an actor in 80s classic NIGHT OF THE CREEPS, to directing indie films to making the cool 2014 indie film, Coffee Shop, leading up to successfully co-directing LOVE, COURAGE and the BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN.  Love, Courage and the Battle of Bushy Run  starring Tom Connolly, Rachele Schank, Rachel Hendrix. Rent / Buy - Available on digital platforms. UK. 

Get to know vocalist, musician of fascinating proportions, stunning Serena Cherry talks being part of metal outfit Svalbard,  including health tips to performing, sharing her love of rollercoasters and so much more! Enjoy our conversation. 

In a career spanning decades, magnificent Larry A. McClean, talks co-directing LOVE, COURAGE and the BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN. Interesting behind the scenes stories are told making this terrific historical epic. Also,, deep discussion on working with the likes of Burt Reynolds and so many more legends. LOVE, COURAGE AND THE BATTLE OF BUSHY RUN Starring Rachele Shank, Tom Connolly, Rachel Hendrix *available rent / buy digital platforms - UK 

*Apologies, at times audio at my end is a little in & out; In her first film, Fremont, lovely star Anaita Wali Zada, discusses her experiences on-set and thoughts on going from being a newsreader / journalist in Afghanistan to acting in America on a well received independent movie as the lead;  co-starring Jeremy Allen White, Greg Turkington. 

Classic Ghostbusters discoveries alongside behind the scenes discussion of Frozen Empire from co-writer, director Gil Kenan.   It's a fun, informative conversation taking Ghostbusters back to New York, he's fantastic to talk with. Also, I take a quick look over the Ghostbusters legacy and what it means to me. 

Mickey has a small role as cool. layered Billy Chambers, in the finale of the Mariachi Trilogy, Robert Rodriguez directed actioner, Once Upon A Time In Mexico (2003) I go through fellow cast members alongside Mickey,  things I noticed or worth mentioning and more.  Includes Robert Rodriguez discussing deleted scenes involving Mickey. Enjoy!

INXS legend, Michael Hutchence as Percy Shelley in a time travel sci fi horror  Directed by Roger Corman also starring John Hurt , Raul Julia, Bridget Fonda as Mary Godwin (Shelley) and former 007 Bond girl, Catherine Rabbett; Frankenstein Unbound - 1990

Original drummer of legendary UK band THE ANIMALS responsible for classic songs, House of the Rising Sun, We Gotta get out of this Place, Its my Life - and more  JOHN STEEL in a fun, informative conversation about his career with unique insights about the band now and then. 

Full of pizazz and effortless charm, humble laid back Kya Stewart talks Australian Christmas comedy drama Christmess and more, including hands off her popcorn!

Perth girl, accelerating actor on the rise Freya Tingley in conversation on her character Denise in Australian time-travel comedy drama TIME ADDICTS.  Stick around for a behind the scenes, longer chat with Kiwi director, Sam Odlum. TIME ADDICTS starring; Freya Tingley, Charles Grounds, Elise Jansen, Joshua Morton from Umbrella Entertainment  https://thepeoplesmovies.com/2023/10/film-review-time-addicts-2023/

Conquering the world of wrestling from all angles my fellow Australian Steph De Lander, the brilliant, striking, tough, determined and soaring superstar goes hard. Get to know Steph. Enjoy our conversation on just about everything I could think of, including sharing the same birthdate. 

Lesser know British gangster action drama A Hitman in London, also known as Skin Traffik (2015) has Mickey Rourke as mysterious Vogel, a small role but compelling. Stuntman, producer and actor Gary Daniels, is the skilled above average fighting lead alongside all star brilliant B-cast Jeff Fahey, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Eric Roberts, Alan Ford of SNATCH (2000) and underrated Dominique Swain.  Not the best but rough around the edges action with an emotional story makes this one work, just.  Enjoy my rundown with a focus on Mickey and his paisley collared shirt, I'd wear it.

So many films spawned a television series or mini-series, enjoy my discussion of 20+ movies that became a series some good, some not, some unlikely.  2023 alone had Fatal Attraction, The Full Monty, Dead Ringers were shows evolved from popular movies. I also list a couple of movies that should or could have worked as a series in my view and mention some theatrical released pilots before the television series aired. 

What an amazing conversation you can enjoy as much as I did in discussion with cello maestro Tina Guo.  Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, live orchestra during special screening of classic film Aug 5th 2023 (Melbourne, Australia) Hear about always saying yes, her original band name, yoga maintaining fitness, being a perfectionist + her proud heritage and so much more including working with Hans Zimmer. tinaguo.com for more of Tina  edited video conversation coming soon  (YouTube channel Movie Analyst Shane A. Bassett)

The excellent Australian acting veteran, top bloke, respected auteur DAVID FIELD candidly discussing being on-set for a slice of Aussie history now top quality production Ten Pound Poms,  also among other things, his love of David Wenham in Gettin' Square, working with Heath Ledger in Two Hands  and calls me a cheeky bugger for mentioning quite seriously, MR Accident.   TEN POUND POMS streaming STAN AUSTRALIA

Iconic, admired, globally renowned, Sydney DJ music maker entertainer  STEPHEN FERRIS in conversation about his career, artists he has associated with, modern DJ trends, technology and Phil Gus Gould on 'rugby league' the greatest game of all.  Stephen also mentions working with Queen, A-Ha, New Order, INXS and more! I hope we get a part two of this conversation sometime in the future, Stephen is an interesting talented fellow Australian. Enjoy!

F.T.W (1994) also known as The Last Ride.  Rundown of fairly unknown, quite interesting cowboy drama with Mickey Rourke as rodeo maestro Frank T. Wells trying to live a normal life after a stint in jail for a crime he did not commit.  Frank also falls in love with an unlikely, unhinged individual played by Footloose, Short Cuts talent, Lori Singer.   Iconic, Brion James also stars, as does Peter Berg, and an array of musicians including Charlie Sexton. 

Rundown of Mississippi filmed Hunt Club, better than average revenge thriller indie, terrific acting and a solid role for Mickey Rourke as villain Virgil. He's part of a secret pact of men who meet on a regular basis to hunt humans. Main premise is familiar, but this has a message and is particularly well directed by Elizabeth Blake-Thomas, who you will hear a bit from during podcast. Also starring; Mena Suvari, Casper Van Dien, Jessica Belkin, Maya Stojan, Jason + Jeremy London. HUNT CLUB available to rent on digital platforms US Full interview with director on my YouTube channel, Movie Analyst Shane A. Bassett

True story of the kidnapping of Irish champion racehorse, Shergar. Filmed in 1998, barely released in 1999, Mickey Rourke reprises his Celtic accent from A Prayer for the Dying (1987) He is somewhat impressive a small prominent role as Gavin O'Rourke, a vindictive member of the Irish republican army overseeing this botched horse kidnapping for a ransom they'll never see. Ian Holm, David Warner are great, also Andrew Connolly, Tom Walsh  and wonderful Laura Murphy (reminding me of Maureen O'Sullivan) co-star.

Mickey was given a significant, small role by late great Tony Scott action melodrama Man on Fire (2004)  also starring Christopher Walken, Dakota Fanning, my fellow Australian Radha Mitchell and the man Denzel Washington among others.  Excellent movie has stood the test of time.  I also discuss the deleted Mickey scenes featured on Blu Ray; (Courtesy of 20th century fox home video) also hear comments on Mickey by director Tony Scott, who also hired Mickey to be in his later film,  Domino (2019)