Guillermo del Toro is renowned for ornate gothic horror films in which sinewy monsters, representing the threat to the average person of political oppression and other ills, emerge from the perceived safety of the family home. His latest film Crimson Peak adopts a similar approach and delivers much of the mystery, the sense of unease and visual artistry of his
Read moreLegend has nothing to do with Ridley Scott’s 1986 fantasy film, instead it dramatises the rein of infamous London crime lord brothers Reggie and Ronny Kray. The film is based on the book The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins by John Pearson. Like the recent Whitey Bulger biopic, Black Mass, Legend is a flawed
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we celebrate that traditional Australian festival, Halloween. There’ll be plenty of spooky songs from the likes of Danzig, Roky Erickson, Deep Purple and many others. We also tell you whether two horror movies currently in our cinemas, Paranormal Activity: Ghost Dimension and The Last Witch Hunter will have you quaking in your boots or snoring in your
Read moreJoin special guest interviewer Sam See of Flying Circus as he pays tribute, with fellow members, Colin Walker, Terry Wilkins, & manger of Flying Circus, John Sinclair, to the late Doug Rowe, the spiritual leader of Flying Circus. Sadly Doug Rowe died suddenly in July of 2015. Purple Haze is proudly sponsored by Songland Records
Read moreThe playlist for this evening’s (12am – 2am) Midnight Mass program with host dj Daniel H. is as follows – SOUNDGARDEN – 4th Of July JOHN CALE – Fear TOMAHAWK – Southpaw LOOP – Fade Out THE CURE – At Night BIG BLACK – Tiny, King Of the Jews LIARS – Brocken Witch BLACK FLAG – I Can See
Read moreListen again to the Songs of Hope hymns podcast for Sunday 25 October 2015. It includes the following: Be Thou my vision – Choir of Paisley Abbey Revive us again – Greater vision Be still for the presence of the Lord – Praise Gathering choir Our Songs of Hope one hour podcast includes the story of Austalia’s federation day and
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