Movies about the fight game have become very clichéd beasts: there’s the tough but big hearted contender overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds, the grizzled trainer dispensing heartfelt old school wisdom, family members having emotionally-tortured shouting matches, the grimy industrial locations and of course the training montages. Cage fighting drama Warrior has all the clichés firmly in place although it’s set in
Read moreIt’s time again for a Built for Speed classic album retrospective and this Friday it’s the record that forged an unexpected but thrilling link between punk, pop and (yes) disco, it’s Blondie’s Parallel Lines. There’s also plenty of new music and reviews of latest release films including horror flick Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark and rom com I Don’t Know How
Read moreThis week on Built for Speed we review the latest adaptation of The Three Musketeers and the Mixed Martial Arts action of Warrior. There’s also plenty of music new and old including Detroit Cobras, Imelda May and Wilco. You can also find out what’s happening on the live music front with our regular preview of weekend gigs. Or, if you’re after
Read moreThis week Built for Speed honours that fine Australian tradition of Halloween by playing a spine chilling selection of spooky tunes. Pretty much anything that name drops ghosties, goblins and beasties will get a run so expect plenty of Misfits, Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath. We step away from the spookiness momentarily to give our views on two new release movies:
Read moreThis week on Built for Speed we review the latest Aussie cinematic hopeful The Cup. We also take a look at the latest film for 90’s icon Kevin Smith, Red State. Speaking of 90’s icons, our classic album this month is Blur’s Park Life. We also have plenty of info on upcoming gigs and which shows on TV you should be watching.
Read moreWith its remake of 80’s teen flick Footloose, Hollywood continues to plunder the riches of Gen X nostalgia and Gen Y’s love of ironic retro cool. The original 1984 film launched Kevin Bacon to stardom as a romantic lead only to see him subsequently playing sleazeballs and paedophiles. Careful not to tinker with a previously successful formula, the filmmakers have created
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