Tag: 12 Years a Slave

Film review: 12 YEARS A SLAVE, from Built For Speed

Director Steve McQueen’s films often confront and disturb the audience with their depiction of characters driven to physical and emotional extremes.  Hunger saw imprisoned IRA member Bobby Sands (Michael Fassbender) forced to the edge of starvation and mental breakdown while Shame saw sex addict Brandon (also Fassbender) held hostage by his uncontrollable desires. In McQueen’s latest film, 12 Years a

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What’s on Built For Speed, Friday 21st February 2014

This week on Built For Speed we deliver our verdict on the massive Bruce Springsteen gig at AAMI park and treat you to some Springsteen classics.  There’s also plenty of newer material, some more alternative fare and lots of great Aussie tracks.  Movie-wise we begin our Oscar countdown with an in-depth look at the much lauded 12 Years A Slave and also

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