A Separation, which won the Oscar for the best foreign language film, is a confronting Iranian domestic drama that immerses the audience in the everyday lives of a Tehran family while examining the way religion and sexual politics impact on them. Having separated from his wife (Leila Hatami) after she tells him she wants to leave Iran, 30-something Nader (Paymen
Read moreHi there Built For Speedsters, Just thought we’d give you a chance to see what’s happening on Built For Speed over the next month or so in this new “coming up” post. In the next few weeks on Built For Speed will give you the low down on blockbuster films such as The Hunger Games, Wrath of the Titans, the re-release
Read moreHollywood is full of original ideas, one of them isn’t the film adaptation of 80’s TV cop show 21 Jump Street. Built for Speed provides the official verdict on the film this Friday night. We also look at best Foreign language Oscar winner A Separation and on a slightly different note, animated film The Lorax. There’s also new music from Mark Lanegan, The
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, PLAYLIST, FRIDAY 16TH MARCH 2012 RORY GALLAGHER – Follow me. ASH – Lose control. BOOMTOWN RATS – Diamond smiles. RADIO BIRDMAN – New race (Aus). THE JEZABELS – Endless Summer. NEIL YOUNG – Downtown. WEEZER – You might think. THIN LIZZY – The rocker. DUSTY SPRINGFIELD – The look of love. THE CRANBERRIES – Salvation. U2 –
Read moreJohn Carter is the incredibly silly big screen adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs science fantasy novel Princess of Mars. The title character is a Virginian civil war veteran who after discovering an alien amulet finds himself transported to Mars. You would think this would be a shock to the system but he accepts this with unusual calm. Strangely equipped
Read moreWith Coriolanus, Ralph Fiennes (as star and director) updates Shakespeare’s tale of war, betrayal and vengeance in ancient Rome to the present day. The title character is an angry, bald-headed Roman General who is very adept at annihilating enemies but not so good at dealing with people. His successes in battle see him lured into politics but his volatile manner
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