Robot and Frank is an unusual but entrancing mix of sci-fi and crime caper which touchingly explores relationships, the uncertainties of a changing world and what it means to be human. Set some time in the near future, the film stars Frank Langella as the elderly former cat burglar Frank who is slowly succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer’s. To
Read moreHamish Blake’s stock in trade is the quirky juvenile bromance. This is tolerable in small doses on TV but for the length of a feature film this style of alleged comedy becomes a chore for the audience, even with a decent story. When the script is as horrible as the one in Two Little Boys, however, it’s a gruelling experience.
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, PLAYLIST, 23rd NOVEMBER 2012 1. THE MEN – Turn it around. 2. THE STROKES – Reptilica. 3. THE WHITE STRIPES – Blue Orchid. 4. INTERPOL – Slow hands. 5. DEVO – Freedom of choice. 6. GREEN DAY – Rusty James. 7. BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN – Jack of all trades. 8. BOB DYLAN – Narrow way 9. DINOSAUR JR
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we review two of the most intriguing films of 2012, Paul Thomas Anderson’s cult-themed drama The Master and sci-fi caper film Robot and Frank. We also have plenty of fine music with a selection of new tracks including La Sera and Bob Dylan. We also take a look back at that early millenial phenomenon known as “new
Read morePaul Thomas Anderson’s films are full of charismatic psychopaths and charlatans who rule crazy corrupt mini-empires and use twisted faith to exploit the emotionally fragile. It seemed inevitable, therefore, that Anderson would tackle the world of cults. His latest film The Master which is set in 1950 takes us within a strange organisation known as The Cause which may or
Read moreLike Falling Down and Taxi Driver, God Bless America sees a disillusioned middle-aged white American flip out and go on a killing spree. After losing his job, being dumped by his wife and discovering that he’s terminally ill, doughy downtrodden middle-aged guy Frank (Joel Murray) decides to he has to kill the sort of selfish, hateful people he thinks have
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