Film review: INSURGENT from ‘Built For Speed’

Insurgent is the second instalment in that other dystopian, post-apocalyptic young adult series, Divergent.  For those unfamiliar with the saga, it follows the standard template for the young adult adventure genre: sensitive but feisty teen girl Triss (Shailene Woodley) becomes a freedom fighter battling an oppressive government and it’s smug leader, the ice cold Jeanine (Kate Winslet) and hooks up

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‘Built For Speed’ playlist Friday 3rd April 2015

Built For Speed – Playlist Friday 3rd April 2015 UNCLE JOES BIG OL’ DRIVER – Red room. CELIBATE RIFLES – Where the action is (Aus) THE EASYBEATS – Friday on my mind. (Aus) THE DARKNESS – Friday night. FIRST AID KIT – Cedar Lane. THE PREACHERS – Somebody’s talking. (Aus) THE NEW BASEMENT TAPES – Kansas City. LIAM HAYES –

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 27th March 2015

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the latest post-apocalyptic,  teen dystopian adventure Insurgent.  We also review Chris Rock’s latest film Top Five in which he stars, writes and directs. There’s also a taste of live burlesque as  CJ tells us about the provocative Absinthe.  There’s plenty of fine music as we play favourites from Australia and overseas including

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