In his tense, creepy, if at times predictable interpretation of HG Wells’ The Invisible Man, Aussie writer/ director Leigh Whannell has turned the story into family violence nightmare that echoes films like Sleeping With The Enemy and Gaslight. Elizabeth Moss plays Cecilia, the victim of controlling and manipulative husband, Adrian (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) who keeps her a virtual prisoner jn his
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the confronting drama ‘Honey Boy’ starring Shia LaBeouf and based on his experiences as a child actor. We’ll also let you know how the latest version of ‘The Call of the Wild’ which stars Harrison Ford, stacks up. We’ll have a feast of fine tunes for you with new
Read moreRidley Scott’s Alien is rightly regarded as a classic fusion of sci-fi and horror. Not surprisingly this film has led to countless imitations. While taking inspiration from a masterpiece is understandable, imitation jeopardises a film’s individuality and overall impact. This is the case with the latest Alien-inspired sci fi thriller Underwater. From its story of a working-class crew in a
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at Kristen Stewart battling beasties in the ocean’s murky depths in ‘Underwater’. On a slightly different note we’ll also review the biopic of beloved US kids TV host Fred Rogers in ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood’ which stars Tom Hanks. With the Oscars happening this Monday (Aus time) we’ll
Read moreTwo decades ago, Guy Ritchie’s quirky, cartoonish but violent British gangster films such as Lock Stock and Two Smokin’ Barrels and Snatch were the cinema equivalent of Britpop to Tarantino’s grunge. Featuring a colourful rogues’ gallery of geezers, hard men and con artists tangled up in convoluted scams, Ritchie’s films were ridiculous froth but still fun. In recent years his
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