For an old school monster fan, the prospect of a resurrected Kong and Godzilla franchise seemed like a dream come true. Unfortunately, from the goofy but energetic Kong: Skull Island to the mind-numbing Godzilla: King of Monsters, which saw CGI overload and nonsensical plotting worthy of a Transformers movie, the franchise has proven at best erratic. Despite attempts to construct
Read moreThe film in which the seemingly average middle-aged guy suddenly reveals himself to be an indestructible fighting machine and former black ops agent has become a genre unto itself and one that tends to feature Liam Neeson. The latest addition to the genre is Nobody, a film that promises a slightly different angle given that it stars an actor who
Read moreIt’s April already? Time is screaming by too quickly so best to kick back and listen to ‘Built For Speed’. This week we take a look at ‘Nobody’ a film that sees ‘Better Call Saul’s’ Bob Odenkirk in the unusual role of action hero. On a slightly different note we’ll review acerbic comedy/ drama ‘French Exit’ which stars Michelle Pfeiffer.
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two slightly different films, touching family drama and Oscar hopeful ‘Minari’ and giant CGI monster punch-up ‘Godzilla vs Kong’. We’ll also have a feast of music big enough satiate Godzilla with new Aussie and overseas tracks, indie rock favourites and classic rock. Don’t forget our comprehensive round-up of music
Read moreSlasher film Wrong Turn is a little like a cinematic Frankenstein’s monster, stitched together from bits of other films. There’s the backwoods inbred redneck menace of The Hills Have Eyes and Deliverance (minus the pig squealing), the ‘forest as a threatening alternate world’ horror of The Blair Witch Project and the kidnapping nightmare of Wolf Creek. Derivative as it is,
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at environmental documentary ‘Wild Things’ which celebrates the joy of spending time in the forest and horror movie ‘Wrong Turn’ which tells you why you shouldn’t go into the forest. We’ll also have plenty of terrific tunes with new Aussie and overseas music, indie rock favourites and classic rock. Don’t
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