Film review: COLLATERAL BEAUTY, from ‘Built For Speed’

An odd mix of Capra-esque redemption story and A Christmas Carol, Collateral Beauty is a tear-jerker with a touch of screwball comedy that puts audiences in an uneasy tug of war between cheesiness and genuine emotion. Many viewers will justifiably recoil from what might be termed its Oprah Network morality but some will find undeniably affecting moments in this film.

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Film review: LION, from ‘Built For Speed’

As a story of an Indian child victim of poverty desperately trying to recover a life taken from him, Lion will elicit immediate comparisons with Slumdog Millionaire. Lion, which is a true story, however, packs an even bigger emotional punch. The film reveals how, in 1986, five-year-old Saroo (Sunny Pawar) and his teenage brother Guddu (Abhishek Bharate) became separated at

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‘Built For Speed’, Playlist, Friday 27th January 2017

Built for Speed – 27th January 2017 THE CELIBATE RIFLES – Where the action is. (Aus) ROYAL HEADACHE – Never Again. (Aus) MEGAN WASHINGTON – Sunday Best. (Aus) BELLES WILL RING – Pallisade Alley. (Aus) JETT- Roll over DJ. (Aus) SPIDERBAIT – Footy. (Aus) NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS – Red right hand. (Aus) THE CLOUDS – Soul eater.

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‘Built For Speed’, Playlist, Friday 20th January 2017

Built for Speed – 20th January 2017 YOU AM I – Good advices. (Aus) LORIKEET – Why. (Aus) WET LIPS – Shame (Aus) CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST DRINKS – Bareknuckle boogie. (Aus) PJ HARVEY – The community of hope. KASABIAN – Fire. JETT – Last chance. (Aus) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – I’m going down. ROY ORBISON – In dreams. BOB

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 27th January 2017

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we play all Australian music.  There’ll be some of the best recent Aussie releases as well as our favourites from across the decades.  On the movie front we take a look the film of the moment, Oscar-nominated Aussie biographical drama, Lion.  We also give our view on one of the most critically panned films

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 20th January 2017

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at Oscar contender ‘Jackie’ which explores the life of Jacqueline Kennedy in the aftermath of JFK’s assassination.  We also review something for the younger cinemagoers with ‘Monster Trucks’.  There’s plenty of fine music with recent Australian releases, legendary solo artists and some 90’s classics from the UK.  Don’t forget our

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