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Film review: ‘THE BREAKER-UPPERERS’, by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

Anyone familiar with the films of New Zealand director Taika Waititi will recognise his idiosyncratic style: low budget and aesthetically minimalist with extremely droll piss-taking humour, absurdist depictions of everyday life and affectionate oddball characters. This is almost the house style for his company, Piki Films and it carries through to their latest effort The Breaker-Upperers which, for about half its

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Film review ‘THE DARKEST MINDS’, by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

It’s been a while since the last dystopian futuristic sci-fi fantasy in which pretty teens are oppressed by a fascist adult state. To satiate fans of that genre we now have The Darkest Minds, an adaptation of Alexandra Bracken’s young adult novel. The film takes us into an unspecified future where a strange malady has caused some children to develop

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Film review: ‘MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT’, by Nick Gardener from ‘Built For Speed’

The Mission Impossible franchise has lasted two decades but rather than burn out it’s hit a satisfying groove in the last few years balancing dynamic action, gadget porn, a touch of humour and even a semblance of character development in central figure, Impossible Missions Force (IMF) operative, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). The latest film, Mission Impossible: Fallout sees Hunt tied

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 3rd August 2018

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we look at some very welcome comebacks as we review the latest feature film for Spike Lee (who has been focusing on more low-key projects recently) ‘BlackKKlansman’. We’ll also here from some legendary bands who made stunning comebacks. There’ll also be plenty of fine new Aussie music, classic rock and indie favourites. Don’t forget our

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 27th July 2018

This week ‘Built For Speed’ takes a look at the unusual French drama ‘See You Up There’. We’ll also give you a wrap-up of other current release movies. There’s plenty of fine music for you with some live power pop, new Aussie tracks, classic rock and indie favourites. Don’t forget our regular preview of gigs and TV for the week.

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 20th July 2018

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the latest offering from that now rare film genre, the musical, as we review the singing and dancing extravaganza of ‘Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again’. We’ll also take a look at droll Kiwi comedy ‘The Breaker Upperers’. There are many fine tunes for you to enjoy as we play

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