Set in 2007 in the last official days of the Iraq war, Doug Liman’s latest film The Wall reworks, into a reasonably tense psychological thriller, the familiar scenario of the deadly unseen sniper pinning his prey. The film sees two American snipers Allen Isaac (Aaron Taylor Johnson) and Shane Matthews (John Cena) surveilling what seems to be a regulation attack
Read moreThe Trip to Spain is the third in Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon’s comedy/ dramas in which they play slightly altered versions of themselves as they journey through scenic countryside reviewing up-market eateries. This time they’re imbibing the cuisine, landscape and culture of Spain as they drive from to Santander down to Malaga. Once again directed by Michael Winterbottom, this
Read moreFollowing our exploration of 90’s music last week, ‘Built For Speed’ returns to more contemporary tunes this week with new tracks from Alvvays, The Stevens, The Shins and many more. We’ll still have some classics for you including a selection of favourites from Wilco and plenty of fine Aussie music. On the movie front we take a look at hip/hop comedy
Read moreGifted is an unashamed tear-jerker but a surprisingly effective one. It falls into the vulnerable kid genius sub-genre along with films like Little Man Tate although, refreshingly, the wunderkind here is a little girl. Mary (McKenna Grace) is a seven-year-old orphan who has lived with her mechanic uncle Frank (Captain America’s Chris Evans) since her mathematician mother’s death. Home-schooled for
Read moreHaving previously been adapted for a TV mini-series in 1990, Stephen King’s clown horror novel It now comes to the big screen. While not deserving the praise some have heaped on it, this film manages to continue a recent thread of strong mainstream horror films established by the Conjuring franchise and small-scale spookfests like Lights Out. In an apparent attempt to
Read moreThis Friday ‘Built For Speed’ hops into the time machine and journeys back to an era of checked shirts, shaggy haircuts and excessive use of the word ‘angst’. Yes, it’s the 1990’s and this week we play favourite tracks and some obscurities from that remarkable decade. We’ll still keep you up do date with what’s happening in cinema with reviews
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