The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the first in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, is easily the most anticipated film of the year. The film’s arrival has, however, been preceded by several controversies not the least of which were accusations of animal cruelty on the set, something Peter Jackson has vehemently denied. Controversy surrounding the film itself began with the fact that
Read moreWe’re back for another year and in the first Built For Speed of 2013 we’ll be reviewing the most anticipated film of the last 12 months, The Hobbit. We’ll also take a look at animated video game adventure comedy Wreck It Ralph. Also, 2013 marks 45 years since the release of the Beatles’ White album and we’ll be featuring that massively influential
Read moreThe problem with many film musicals is that, removed from the artificial world of the stage, the site of people bursting into song seems ridiculous. This becomes a bigger problem when the film goes for a gritty, realistic look as opposed to the deliberately staged look of the classic film musicals from the 1940’s and 50’s. Les Miserables, a screen
Read moreALBUMS OF 2012 1. Alabama Shakes -BOYS AND GIRLS Soulful, swaggering and dramatic like James Brown meets late 70’s Stones. It was classic sounding but not dated and featured some of the year’s best tunes and most impassioned vocals from lead singer Brittany Howard. 2. The Vaccines -COME OF AGE Excellent second album from the acerbic Brits was
Read moreBest Films 2012 1 Argo Meticulous, funny, tense and compelling from start to finish. Ben Affleck confirms that he is one of the finest directors working at the moment. 2 Skyfall Superbly made, thrilling and this time with a coherent plot. Bardem was an extremely creepy villain and Dench a very sympathetic target which made Bond genuinely heroic and
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, “END OF YEAR SPECTACULAR”, PLAYLIST, 28th DECEMBER 2012 1. THE MEN – Turn it around. 2. DINOSAUR JR – Pierce the morning rain. 3. JIM JONES REVUE – Dishonest John. 4. SONS OF RICO – This madness. (Aus) 5. ADELE – Skyfall. 6. SMASHING PUMPKINS – Pan opticon. 7. JACK WHITE – I’m shaking. 8. MARK LANEGAN
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