This Friday on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two very different films: the remake of computer game adventure ‘Tomb Raider’ and the confronting documentary ‘Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story’. We’ll also have plenty of fine music with a focus on classic 70’s power pop as well as new Aussie tracks and indie rock from around the world.
Read moreIt’s time once again for that great annual cinematic event, The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival and this week ‘Built For Speed’ speaks to Michel Richard, director of Alliance Francaise’ Melbourne branch about the wonderful range of films on offer this year. We also take a look at Jennifer Lawrence’s latest movie ‘Red Sparrow’ and give our assessment of this
Read moreAs an actress Great Gerwig has defined screwball quirkiness in a series of wryly amusing, at times poignant roles in films from directors such as partner Noah Baumbach. Now she takes the reins as both writer and director in the yes, very quirky but charming and often touching teen dramedy Ladybird. Like a younger incarnation of the director, Saoirse Ronin
Read moreThe Oscars ceremony happens in the US this Sunday and screens here on Monday but more importantly ‘Built For Speed’ will reveal their Nostradamus-like predictions for each of the major categories on the show this Friday. We’ll also tell you all about The Libertines gig at the Forum on Wednesday night and play a few of the tracks that featured
Read moreThis Friday on ‘Built For Speed’ we divert from the prestigious Oscar nominee films to take a look at a Hollywood comedy in ‘Game Night’ which stars Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman. There’ll be a feast of great music with more of our all-time favourite vocalists, new Aussie tracks, classic rock and indie tunes from across the decades. Don’t forget
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the latest Marvel cinema adaptation, ‘Black Panther’. We’ll also tell you all about Oscar hopeful ‘Ladybird’, which marks the directorial debut for Greta Gerwig. CJ and Dr Nick will deliver a full wrap-up of the Father John Misty gig from last Friday at the Forum. We’ll play some Father
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