As a thorough critic, I look at absolutely everything when deconstructing a movie – including the costumes. Over the years I have mentioned Colleen Atwood on many occasions in reviews, all in a good way because she is brilliant. Among her…
Interview with Ed Oxenbould, Star of ‘Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day’
Movie analyst Shane A. Bassett interviews Ed Oxenbould, Australian leading star of the big budget Disney family movie ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY and an upcoming new M. Night Shyamalan film. After an interesting audition,…
‘The Water Diviner’ Interviews with Russell Crowe and Jai Courtney
In downtown Sydney in the heritage-listed State Theatre on an extremely warm evening (especially in a suit), the world premiere of The Water Diviner took place with first time director and star Russell Crowe alongside many of his fellow cast…
Shane’s Movie Review: The Boxtrolls
Based on a children’s fantasy novel by author Alan Snow, this is a truly bizarre so-called kids film that only really comes alive and is most delightful whenever the actual Boxtroll creatures appear on screen. Orphaned as a baby and…
Interview: Megan Fox & Will Arnett Talk ‘TMNT’
On a brisk but sunny Sunday afternoon at Fox Studios Australia, the massive green carpet rolled out to host the premiere of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Four cinemas filled quickly with free pizza to enjoy while the two stars of…
Hercules Retrospective: The Biggest One Yet
Son of Zeus, the great demigod of Greek mythology, Hercules returns to the big screen in a blaze of fire and brimstone in a multimillion dollar special effects-laden spectacular. Former rock-and-roll wrestling superstar with the signature eyebrow raise, The Rock,…
Long Hail the Apes: ‘Planet of the Apes’ Retrospective
Collectively in all versions and sequels, The Planet of the Apes saga is well loved with numerous moments of grandeur, legendary quotes, and ingenious storytelling. In 2011, The Rise of the Planet of the Apes took the science fiction classic…
