This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two slightly different films: Oscar-nominated drama ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and post-apocalyptic robot adventure ‘Alita: Battle Angel’. We also have many fine tunes for you with new Aussie tracks, indie rock favourites and classics rock from across the decades. Don’t forget our comprehensive wrap-up of music news, gigs
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at political drama ‘The Front Runner’ starring Hugh Jackman and Julia Roberts’ latest film ‘Ben is Back’. There’ll be many fine tunes with new Aussie tracks, an assortment of indie favourites including some of the defining bands of the mid-80’s and a few rock classics. Don’t forget our comprehensive wrap-up of
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two new release road movies with the Clint Eastwood drama ‘The Mule’ and the Oscar-nominated ‘Green Book’. For a special treat CJ talks about his encounter with none other than Steven Segal. There’ll be a feast of fine music with new Aussie tracks, indie rock favourites and classics from across the
Read moreThis week on ‘Built for Speed’ we talk about two very different films aimed at younger people, teen adventure fantasy ‘The Kid Who Would Be King’ and high school hell drama ‘Eight Grade’. There’ll also be a feast of fine music with new Aussie indie tracks, alternative rock from across the globe, favourites from across the decades including a focus
Read moreThe Mary Queen of Scots story is given the Game of Thrones treatment with this stern, slightly pompous but generally well-made tale of royal politics, war, treachery and female determination. Mary Stuart aka Mary Queen of Scots was the daughter of Scottish King James V and cousin of English Queen, Elizabeth 1. At the beginning of the film Mary (Saoirse
Read moreMore than half a century after the much-loved original Mary Poppins comes Mary Poppins Returns starring the luminous Emily Blunt in the title role. Set once again in London but about 20 years after the original film during the depression, Returns sees the Banks children now grown up and dealing with the difficult realities of adult life. For Michael (Ben
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