This week on Built for Speed we put years of slothful TV watching to good use as we present our totally unbiased guide to the greatest TV comedies of all time. In keeping with the comedy theme we also review the smash hit movie Bridesmaids. There’s also plenty of new music including The Beastie Boys and The Dears and a selection of Built for Speed fave
Read moreIs it possible to go wrong with a cast that includes Robert Duval, Bill Murray and Sissy Spacek? No! Well, at least not on the evidence of the small but charming American gothic fable Get Low. Filled with wry humour and understated yet piercing emotion, this is one of the year’s hidden gems. Duval plays the scruffy, bearded and allegedly
Read moreThe first Hangover was a surprise smash hit mixing Bachelor Party antics with the buddy dynamic of America Pie, all amped up for maximum political incorrectness. The problem with sequels such as Hangover part 2 is that they don’t bother with developing the overall story, they just do the same film again but plonk it in a different location. Again
Read moreThis Fri (10/6/11) “Built for Speed” reviews two sci-fi blockbusters: X-men first class and the hotly anticipated Super 8 which marks the collaboration between Director JJ Abrahams and Executive Producer Stephen Spielberg. We’ll also have a feast of new music including Peter, Bjorn and John and the Vaccines, some favourite tracks from the past and our regular coverage of gigs and
Read moreProgram: Built for Speed Broadcast time: Every Friday night 8pm – 10pm Presenters: Nick, CJ and Jimbo. Are you a fan of rock, both alternative and classic? Want to know whether that cinematic blockbuster or art house flick you’ve heard about is worth your time and your hard-earned cash? Looking for some questionable comedy and pop-cultural commentary? Then you need
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