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

New Australian film The Dry, which is based on the Jane Harper novel and stars Eric Bana, explores some familiar Australian movie themes.  There’s the prodigal son who, like Ben Mendelsohn in Beautiful Kate, returns to his small rural home town having left under controversial circumstances.  Also, like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Jindabyne and Black Rock there’s a perplexing mystery

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 8th January 2021

This Friday on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two of the big recent cinema releases: Wonder Woman: 1984 and Australian crime drama The Dry which stars Eric Bana.  We’ll also have some more of the best tracks of 2020 as well as classic and indie rock favourites from across the decades.  Don’t forget our round-up of TV

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 1st January 2020

There’s no better way to start the new year than with the ‘Built For Speed, End of Year Spectacular’.  This Friday, the ‘Built For Speed’ crew reveal their picks for best and worst movies, best albums and their favourite TV of 2020.  There’ll be a feast of fine tunes as we also play our favourite tracks of the year.  Check

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 13th November 2020

On an appropriately spooky evening, Friday 13th, ‘Built For Speed’ returns to the airwaves.  We’ll have a feast of great tunes as we feature some of the magnificent tracks of 2020 (particular the best Australian releases) as well as indie and classic rock favourites from across the decades.  We’ll also talk movies as we review the new Russell Crowe film,

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 12th June 2020

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ it’s time for a self-indulgent list and what could be better than talking about our favourite Aussie movies.  There’ll also be plenty of Aussie music with new tracks from indie rock artists and an Aussie legend.  We’ll also have a feast of music from across the globe.  To fill those remaining lockdown hours we’ll

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