Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein introduced the notion of the modern Prometheus and of man attempting to play God by fashioning a living being from the remnants of the dead. It explored themes such as the power and danger of science posed when combined with man’s hubris. Some scholars have also theorised that Dr. Frankenstein’s unnamed monster represents the anonymous
Read moreFitting somewhere between Twilight and The Hunger Games in terms of subject matter, scenario, characters and quality, Divergent is the latest cinematic adaptation to emerge from the lucrative teen lit genre. Based on the series of novels by Veronica Roth, the film sees the very Katniss-like heroine Tris (Shailene Woodley) battling for survival and attempting to discover her identity in
Read moreHear Aaron Wilson, the writer/ director of the new Australian World War 2 drama, Canopy discuss the film on Built For Speed on 18th April 2014.
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist – Friday 18th April 2014 1. DALLAS CRANE – Dirty Hearts. (Aus) 2. THE CLOUDS – Here now. (Aus) 3. THE PICTURES – See Ya home tonight.(Aus) 4. JAKE BUGG- Lightning bolt. 5. KELLEY STOLTZ – Are you my love. 6. THE ARCTIC MONKEYS – She’s Thunderstorms. 7. AC/DC – Thunderstruck. (Aus) 8. AC/DC –
Read moreThere are a few swinging voters like myself but It seems most people either love or hate Wes Anderson’s supremely quirky picture-postcard fantasies. His latest film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, is such a fun ride, however, that it may even seduce the detractors. Like the antique dioramas Anderson often displays in his movies, this film reveals its story through several
Read moreAfter a four year hiatus, Director Jim Jarmusch returns with his latest film Only Lovers Left Alive a typically quirky Jarmusch take on the much-abused vampire sub-genre. Slow moving and largely uneventful this droll mix of horror film, gothic romance and rock star biopic provides a perplexing, occasionally amusing but underwhelming experience. Thor’s Tom Hiddleston plays Adam an ancient yet ageless
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