This week on Built for Speed we look at the brutal British drama Tyrannosaur and over the top action flick The Killer Elite. We also conduct our infamous annual Oscars post mortem. There’s plenty of great music with new tracks from Woollen Kits and The Kills as well as plenty of old favourites. Don’t forget our preview of upcoming of gigs and
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED, PLAYLIST, FEB 24TH 2012 1. NOISETTES – Don’t give up. 2. UMPIRE – Streamers (Aus) 3. MARK LANEGAN – Quiver syndrome 4. SURES – Poseidon 5. FOSTER THE PEOPLE – Pumped up kicks. 6. HOODOO GURUS – Like wow wipeout. (Aus) 7. GREEN DAY –Holiday. 8. WILD FLAG – Electric band. 9. PATTI SMITH – Redondo beach.
Read moreSafe House, which stars Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds, is an insanely loud, frantic confusing spy thriller that plays like a caffeine overdosed Enemy of the State. Denzel Washington is tough, mysterious veteran spy Tobin Frost who’s gone rogue and allegedly sold agency secrets to the highest bidder. Having surrendered in South Africa and looking to trade some vital intel,
Read moreShame is sure to divide both audiences and critics. Some will see it as a mesmerizing depiction of urban anomie and perverted desire; others will think it’s a boring, pretentious load of cobblers. Few will dispute, though, that Michael Fassbender gives a sensational performance in the lead role. Fassbender plays a slicked-back, square-jawed corporate type named Brandon who also happens
Read moreThis week on Built For Speed we review controversial new film Shame and action blockbuster Safe House. We also preview the Oscars which screen on Mon 27th Feb. Theres also new music from Mark Lanegan and Sures as well as favourites from across the decades. Don’t forget our preview of upcoming gigs and TV for the week. Check out Built For
Read moreBUILT FOR SPEED: PLAYLIST, FRI 17TH FEB 2012 1. JOAN JETT – Love is all around. 2. AERIAL PINK’S HAUNTED GRAFFITI – Bright lit blue sky. 3. LUCINDA WILLIAMS – Buttercup. 4. MY MORNING JACKET – One big holiday. 5. DRIVE BY TRUCKERS – Look out
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