Adapted from a video game, the ridiculous sci-fi action flick Monster Hunter has nothing to do with the Norwegian mockumentary Troll Hunter. Many will be alarmed to learn it comes from director Paul W. S. Anderson who inflicted upon us the seemingly endless Resident Evil franchise. Despite a larger and slightly more interesting canvas of a desert planet and giant
Read moreNomadland depicts a largely unseen but apparently growing subculture, people who have forgone the dream of home ownership and suburban security to travel the country, working itinerantly and living in their vans. Written and directed by Chloe Zhao and based on Jessica’s Bruder’s book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century, this wonderfully rugged, humane and moving film has rightly
Read moreThis week on ‘Built For Speed’ we cover the spectrum of cinema as we review gritty realist drama ‘Nomadland’, CGI-drenched sci-fi adventure ‘Monster Hunter’ and the whimsical family film ‘Elfkins: Baking a Difference’. We’ll also have a feast of fine music with more favourites from 2020, indie and classic rock from across the decades and even music from 2021. Don’t
Read moreNew Australian film The Dry, which is based on the Jane Harper novel and stars Eric Bana, explores some familiar Australian movie themes. There’s the prodigal son who, like Ben Mendelsohn in Beautiful Kate, returns to his small rural home town having left under controversial circumstances. Also, like Picnic at Hanging Rock, Jindabyne and Black Rock there’s a perplexing mystery
Read moreDespite its dodgy Xena Warrior Princess-like opening scene and eventual capitulation into super hero vs villain smackdown cliché, the first Wonder Woman (2017), starring Gal Gadot and directed by Patty Jenkins, was a breath of fresh air. Not only did it feature a female super hero but with a quirky sense of humour, it was a welcome antidote to the
Read moreThis Friday on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at two of the big recent cinema releases: Wonder Woman: 1984 and Australian crime drama The Dry which stars Eric Bana. We’ll also have some more of the best tracks of 2020 as well as classic and indie rock favourites from across the decades. Don’t forget our round-up of TV
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