Film review: ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

The John Wick films set an unusual new standard in cinema violence; they were brutal yet choreographed like a dance routine and completely ignored most laws of physics and any sense of realism. They took the’ indestructible human fighting machine’ trope to previously unknown levels of silliness with outrageous scenes of Keanu Reeves’ Wick singlehandedly pulverising armies of goons.   Ludicrous

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Film review: ‘KARATE KID: LEGENDS’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

Since the charming original 1984 movie first gave us young Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) crane kicking exploits, The Karate Kid franchise has become a pop cultural phenomenon. Mixing Rocky-style underdog triumph, a relatable battle against bullying, teen romance and the unforgettable character of Pat Morita’s wise, venerable, testicle kicking Mr Miyagi, it has become one of Hollywood’s most beloved Gen

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Film review: ‘MATERIALISTS’ by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

Korean/ Canadian writer/director Celine Song seduced audiences with her subtle but heartbreaking story of inescapable childhood attachments and unrequited romance in her 2023 debut film Past Lives.  Her first Hollywood film, Materialists, doesn’t quite deliver on the expectations Past Lives raised but still gives what could have been a standard romantic comedy/ drama a little more depth and class than

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Sandybeach Centre June 2025 Podcast

Catch up with all the latest news from Sandybeach Centre in this podcast from The Community Block as heard on 88.3 Southern FM on Tuesday 10 June 2025. Elana Pedersen chats with Sandybeach Centre CEO Chris Hill and introduces writing tutor Gayelene Carbis. Studio production: Colin Tyrus

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Michaela Jayde with Glenford Noble on The Spirit Within

On The Spirit Within, Glenford Noble talks to people about their favourite music and their journey as artists. In this edition, Glenford’s guest is Michaela Jayde, an inspiring performer whose work spans soul, jazz, pop and R&B. She has also appeared on The Voice. The first music track in the podcast is one of Michaela’s compositions – All Or Nothing

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