Slow moving, superbly shot, awash with psychological, religious and political symbolism, misery guts Russian drama Leviathan inevitably evokes comparisons with classic Russian art-house cinema such as the works of Andre Tarkovsky. Consequently, it is the sort of film over which many critics will gush while some audience members will scratch their heads and wonder what the fuss was about. Leviathan
Read moreJuvenile his films certainly are but will Ferrell has an almost magical ability to leave otherwise mature adults rolling on the floor with laughter at his emotionally overwrought man-child antics. The magic isn’t quite there, however, in his latest farce Get Hard. A ludicrous plot, uninspired jokes, cringe-worthy stereotypes and not quite enough Ferrell insanity render Get Hard a disappointing
Read moreThe IMAX documentary Rocky Mountain Express details the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway in the late 1800’s, a massive project that was and still is vital to Canada’s development as a nation. The film describes how the erratic but ingenious railway entrepreneur William Van Horne sort a path through the treacherous Rocky and Selkirk mountain ranges that would allow
Read moreInsurgent is the second instalment in that other dystopian, post-apocalyptic young adult series, Divergent. For those unfamiliar with the saga, it follows the standard template for the young adult adventure genre: sensitive but feisty teen girl Triss (Shailene Woodley) becomes a freedom fighter battling an oppressive government and it’s smug leader, the ice cold Jeanine (Kate Winslet) and hooks up
Read moreBuilt For Speed – Playlist Friday 17th April 2015 RADIO BIRDMAN – What gives? (Aus) THE HUMMINGBIRDS – Word gets around. (Aus) YOU AM I – Wally Raffles. (Aus) THE KILLS – Baby Says. AC/DC – Let there be rock. (Aus) BRITISH INDIA – Wrong direction. (Aus) HOLE – Miss World. JIM LAWRIE – Good old days. THE BEATLES –
Read moreIt’s a packed show on ‘Built for Speed’ this week as we review Sean Penn’s latest film, action thriller, The Gunman. We also look at Wild Tales one of the fine films on offer at the upcoming Spanish Film Festival. CJ explores the world of talk shows with a discussion of the ten best late night talk show hosts. We
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