This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at music biopic ‘The US vs Billie Holiday’ and new Australian drama ‘Moon rock for Monday’. We’ll also preview the Oscars which will be broadcast in Australia on Monday. We’ll have plenty of great music for you with new Aussie and overseas releases as well as indie and classic rock
Read moreDocumentary Girls Can’t Surf recounts the history of women’s surfing, the competitor’s battle for recognition, respect and equal pay and the personal stories of the sport’s pioneers and modern stars. The film introduces us to women who may well be legends to surfing fans but apart from Layne Beachley, were almost unknown to this reviewer. Some of them, like Americans
Read moreIt’s April already? Time is screaming by too quickly so best to kick back and listen to ‘Built For Speed’. This week we take a look at ‘Nobody’ a film that sees ‘Better Call Saul’s’ Bob Odenkirk in the unusual role of action hero. On a slightly different note we’ll review acerbic comedy/ drama ‘French Exit’ which stars Michelle Pfeiffer.
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at ‘Crisis’, a crime drama that addresses America’s devastating opioid addiction. On a slightly different note we head to the world of IMAX and their latest documentary offering ‘Great Barrier Reef 3D’ narrated by Eric Bana. There’ll be plenty of great music with new releases from Australia and overseas as
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we have a look at Australian documentary ‘Girl’s Can’t Surf’ which explores female surfers’ attempts to gain the recognition they deserved on the surfing tour. We also review rom-com ‘Then Came You’ which, believe it or not, stars Kathy-Lee Gifford and Craig Ferguson. There’ll be many fine tunes for you with new Aussie and
Read moreAs cinemas reopen, one of the great annual events is back, the Alliance Francaise French Film Festival and this week on ‘Built For Speed’ we speak to Johanna Durand, the Director of the Melbourne branch of the Alliance Francaise about the selection of movies on offer this year. We’ll also take a look at the Frank Zappa documentary and Australian
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