This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we look at some very welcome comebacks as we review the latest feature film for Spike Lee (who has been focusing on more low-key projects recently) ‘BlackKKlansman’. We’ll also here from some legendary bands who made stunning comebacks. There’ll also be plenty of fine new Aussie music, classic rock and indie favourites. Don’t forget our
Read moreThis week ‘Built For Speed’ takes a look at the unusual French drama ‘See You Up There’. We’ll also give you a wrap-up of other current release movies. There’s plenty of fine music for you with some live power pop, new Aussie tracks, classic rock and indie favourites. Don’t forget our regular preview of gigs and TV for the week.
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the latest offering from that now rare film genre, the musical, as we review the singing and dancing extravaganza of ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again’. We’ll also take a look at droll Kiwi comedy ‘The Breaker Upperers’. There are many fine tunes for you to enjoy as we play
Read moreThis week ‘Built For Speed’ risks life and limb to review action blockbuster ‘Skyscraper’ which, like most movies these days, stars Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. On a slightly different note we take a look at a poignant offering from the Scandinavian film festival, Norwegian family drama ‘What Will People Say’. There’s also a feast of fine music with new Aussie
Read moreThe idea of human bodies being enhanced with technology has been a frequent sci-fi theme for decades with Robocop and The Six Million Dollar Man just two examples. Aussie writer director Leigh Whannell explores this theme in the futuristic action flick Upgrade but ads a sniff of the violent horror for which he became renowned with the disgusting Saw franchise.
Read moreBrothers’ Nest is the latest collaboration between brothers Shane and Clayton Jacobson, the pairing that brought us the breakthrough Aussie hit Kenny. Brothers’ Nest, a Cohen Brothers-esque murder drama infused with family resentment and a touch of Hitchcockian creepiness is, however, a very different beast to Kenny. Shane and Clayton play Terry and Jeff, two middle-aged brothers who have decided
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