Touching drama Minari sees a young Korean family attempt to forge a new life in the alien environment of 1980’s Arkansas. The chances of this move succeeding for the family seem minimal from the start as young mother Monica (Han Ye-ri) recoils with horror at their new home, a trailer on wheels and cinder blocks sitting in the middle of
Read moreThe film in which the seemingly average middle-aged guy suddenly reveals himself to be an indestructible fighting machine and former black ops agent has become a genre unto itself and one that tends to feature Liam Neeson. The latest addition to the genre is Nobody, a film that promises a slightly different angle given that it stars an actor who
Read moreMordant comedy/drama French Exit, which is based on the 2018 novel by Patrick de Witt, evokes a number of film auteurs but particularly the oddball works of maverick director Hal Ashby (Being There, Harold and Maude). Like Ashby’s films, French Exit infuses an unusual story of family and relationships with sharp humour and a dark sense of the absurd although
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 two slightly different films, touching family drama and Oscar hopeful ‘Minari’ and giant CGI monster punch-up ‘Godzilla vs Kong’. We’ll also have a feast of music big enough satiate Godzilla with new Aussie and overseas tracks, indie rock favourites and classic rock. Don’t forget our comprehensive round-up of music
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
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