The Nest, starring Jude Law and Carrie Coon, is a potent and disturbing look at ambition turned toxic, the price of deception and the breakdown of family. Jude Law plays Rory a British ex-pat finance broker living a seemingly idyllic life in New York in the 80’s with his wife Allison (Carrie Coon), sensitive son Ben (Charlie Shotwell) and snarky
Read moreSet in Australia’s colonial past and focused on the pursuit of an aboriginal man by white police, High Ground plays like a companion piece to Warwick Thornton’s Sweet Country. While its plot lacks the nuance and complexity of Sweet Country, its visual artistry is almost as impressive and this confronting story of white brutality and aboriginal resistance is nearly as
Read moreSix years after what was believed to be beloved Japanese filmmaker Studio Ghibli’s swansong, the wonderful When Marnie Was There, comes a new offering, Earwig and The Witch. While at times evoking a number of the studio’s classics, this meandering film is unlikely to satiate the cravings of Ghibli obsessives who have desperately awaited the studio’s return to production. What
Read moreFrom Koyaanisqatsi to Holy Motors, cinema has often sought to tell stories through bizarre and perplexing images rather than a coherent narrative. This approach usually delights devotees of the avant garde and the black skivvy and enrages those who prefer their films have a clear storyline, a giant robot and a Dwayne Johnson or two. The latest film from Swedish
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at serial killer thriller ‘The Little Things’ which stars Denzel Washington, Rami Malek and Jared Leto. We’ll also tell you about the the enigmatic Swedish art house film ‘About Endlessness’. There’ll be many fine tunes for you with new releases, indie and classic rock favourites. Don’t forget our comprehensive round-up
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at environmental documentary ‘Wild Things’ which celebrates the joy of spending time in the forest and horror movie ‘Wrong Turn’ which tells you why you shouldn’t go into the forest. We’ll also have plenty of terrific tunes with new Aussie and overseas music, indie rock favourites and classic rock. Don’t
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