Killer Elite is a Jason Statham film and just hearing that should tell you what 90% of this film is like: the laconic stubbly-faced and stubbly-headed Statham beating and shooting the crap out any gormless, incompetent thug or rival assassin who crosses his path. With its name cast, which includes Robert De Niro and Clive Owen and its very loose
Read moreDon’t take the kids to this one. Tyrannosaur has nothing to do with dinosaurs or special effects, this is a brutal English working class drama about domestic violence and pathological self-loathing. This depressing yet utterly engrossing story may even beat Snow Town for its depiction of dysfunctional, disenfranchised people. Go-to guy for intense middle-aged hard men, Peter Mullan plays Joseph
Read moreI had the pleasure of interviewing Davy Jones in March 1999. We talked about his amazing career, which ranged from acting on stage and TV, through to his singing career, which of course included his phenomenal time with The Monkees. Davy was not only very interesting to talk to but he was a real gentleman to deal with, starting with
Read moreThis weeks show will feature Jimi Hocking latest cd – Live in the Moment – recorded at the Nighthawk cafe. Will also be playing music from artists that will be featuring at this years Mordialloc Food and Wine Festival (17 and 18 March) including Anni Piper, Dreamboogie, Matt Katsis and Band, Sarah Rzek, Kristina Olsen, Moonee Valley Drifters and Alex
Read moreThis week on Built for Speed we look at the brutal British drama Tyrannosaur and over the top action flick The Killer Elite. We also conduct our infamous annual Oscars post mortem. There’s plenty of great music with new tracks from Woollen Kits and The Kills as well as plenty of old favourites. Don’t forget our preview of upcoming of gigs and
Read moreDavid McWilliams celebrated singer songwriter from Northern Ireland best known for the classic hit “The Days of Pearly Spencer” sadly died January 8, 2002. This tribute come chronological history features David McWilliams‘ wife Gil & Sjef Kolen from the Netherlands, the webmaster of the David McWilliams website. David McWilliams Official Website: http://www.davidmcwilliams.com/ Purple Haze is proudly sponsored by Songland Records
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