As we head into movie award season there are some powerhouse dramas hitting our cinema screens. This week ‘Built For Speed’ takes a look at two historical dramas involving political crises and war: ‘The Post’ which recalls the Pentagon Papers scandal and ‘Darkest Hour’ which depicts Winston Churchill’s tumultuous time as British Prime Minister in the early part of the
Read moreBuilt for Speed – End of Year Spectacular – 29th December 2017 SHEER MAG – What you want. BEACHES – Settle down. (Aus) THE PINK TILES – For Tomorrow. (Aus) T F S – Lose the baby. (Aus) CASH SAVAGE AND THE LAST DRINKS – Run with the dogs. (Aus) GANG OF YOUTHS – The deepest sighs, the frankest shadows.
Read moreFor many, the Star Wars films have been the most anticipated cinematic events of recent years. While The Force Awakens and Rogue One were legitimately strong intergalactic action films they earned much of their praise by paying adequate fan service to the revered original trilogy and by being nothing like the reviled prequels. The Last Jedi, directed by Rian Johnson
Read moreThis is no fake news, this is the real deal, the ‘Built For Speed End of Year Spectacular’. This Friday, the ‘Built For Speed’ lads will tell you how 2017 really was with their magnificently indulgent selections for best, worst and most overrated films, best albums, best songs, best gigs and best and worst TV of the year. For three hours
Read moreWhat would Christmas be without ‘Built For Speed’ spinning some of their favourite seasonal tunes. This week we play our favourite Christmas tracks – not quite Carols by Candlelight material but a thrilling collision between religious holiday and searing rock’n’roll. We’ll also preview some of the Boxing day and new year’s film releases. Don’t forget our regular preview of gigs
Read moreAs 2017 hurtles toward its conclusion ‘Built For Speed’ has some magnificent shows lined up. This Friday we’ll give you the official verdict on ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ and tell you whether animated flick ‘Ferdinand’ is a worth your cinematic dollar this Summer. There’ll be plenty of fine music with some favourite tracks that made our best of lists in
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