This week on Built for Speed we have a swag of films to review including family drama Beginners, Irish buddy cop comedy The Guard and violent atrocity Conan: The Barbarian. There’s also a gluttonous feast of great music including a focus on some of our favourite solo artists such as Paul Westerberg and Bob Dylan. We’ll also preview this weekend’s UFC
Read moreIn our last Live Sunday Session for a month, we will be graced by the introspective and observational musings of Melbourne artist Mildsparrow. Who is Mildsparrow?: A multi talented musician, Mildsparrow has been performing in the local music scene for over 15 years. Whilst primarily a soloist, Mildsparrow has fronted bands such as The Capitals and currently The Great Divide.
Read moreAs David Letterman recently pointed out, Cowboys and Aliens is one of the least ambiguous movie titles going, there’s cowboys and there’s aliens, same as there were snakes on a plane in a film that will remain nameless. While the plot barely rises above the title in terms of complexity, the film still attempts the ambitious feat of uniting two disparate
Read moreAfter Tim Burton’s abysmal Planet of the Apes remake it seemed the ape concept had been forever filed away like the Ark of the Covenant at the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark. When I heard that another ape movie was being made and that it would star James Franco I feared once again for the ape movie legacy.
Read moreThis Friday we feature the amazing bands on this year’s stellar Ska Nation lineup – including The Resignators, The Furrows, Loonee Tunes, Kamikazi Thunderkats, Area 7 and more! ….Yes please!!! We’ll also be going back to the roots and playing some Jamaican Ska from the 50s and 60s, as well as two tone Ska from 80s England. Gig Guide
Read moreIt’s sci fi action on Built for Speed this week as we review Rise of the Planet of the Apes and Cowboys and Aliens. There’s also a gut busting feast of great music including Anna Calvi and the Arctic Monkeys. We also look at the latest gigs and offerings from the TV god. Check out Built for Speed on 88.3 Southern
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