With its mix of Hitchcockian tension, stunning art direction and sinister Freudian imagery, Ridley Scott’s 1979 science fiction thriller Alien is (imho) one of cinema’s finest achievements. So, in anticipation of Prometheus, a (kind of) prequel to Alien, I was drooling much like the film’s monster. Unfortunately, a messy, unengaging and ultimately confusing script from John Spaihts and Damon Lindelof
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, PLAYLIST, FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2012 1. BILLY THORPE – Oo poo pa doo (Aus) 1. THE REPLACEMENTS – Another girl another planet. 2. CHEAP TRICK – Oh Caroline. 3. THIN LIZZY – The Rocker. 4. RADIOHEAD – National Anthem. 5. WHITE STRIPES – Jolene. 6. NIRVANA – Smells like teen spirit. 7. THE RASPBERRIES – Go all
Read moreVirtuoso guitarist Matthew Fagan makes a special return appearance on the Live Sunday Sessions this week, his unique 10 string guitar in hand and for a full hour you will get to hear one of Australia’s guitar gods playing live and raw. Whilst he is playing plenty of shows over the coming months you can enjoy an intimate performance right
Read moreCHAD MORGAN – that’s right – country music legend CHAD MORGAN on Write Now – TONIGHT. I’ll be speaking with Chad Morgan. Please join me, Gaytana, for that interview and more.
Read moreThe Live Sunday Sessions this week played host to an incredible set by Nicolette Forte and her band. They played some amazing acoutsic roots music that is not to be missed. Hear it again on the podcast. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nicolette-Forte/129588883778027
Read moreThis week Built For Speed plays classic live album tracks from artists such as Led Zeppelin, Elvis, Thin Lizzy, Cheap Trick, Queen and The Raspberries. We also review the hotly anticipated sci fi adventure Prometheus, Turkish drama Once Upon A Time In Anatolia and rom com Friends with Kids. Dont forget our usual preview of gigs and TV for the
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