Film review: COLLATERAL BEAUTY, from ‘Built For Speed’

An odd mix of Capra-esque redemption story and A Christmas Carol, Collateral Beauty is a tear-jerker with a touch of screwball comedy that puts audiences in an uneasy tug of war between cheesiness and genuine emotion. Many viewers will justifiably recoil from what might be termed its Oprah Network morality but some will find undeniably affecting moments in this film.

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‘Built For Speed’, Playlist, Friday 27th January 2017

Built for Speed – 27th January 2017 THE CELIBATE RIFLES – Where the action is. (Aus) ROYAL HEADACHE – Never Again. (Aus) MEGAN WASHINGTON – Sunday Best. (Aus) BELLES WILL RING – Pallisade Alley. (Aus) JETT- Roll over DJ. (Aus) SPIDERBAIT – Footy. (Aus) NICK CAVE AND THE BAD SEEDS – Red right hand. (Aus) THE CLOUDS – Soul eater.

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’ Friday 27th January 2017

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we play all Australian music.  There’ll be some of the best recent Aussie releases as well as our favourites from across the decades.  On the movie front we take a look the film of the moment, Oscar-nominated Aussie biographical drama, Lion.  We also give our view on one of the most critically panned films

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