Film review KONG: SKULL ISLAND, from ‘Built For Speed’

The King Kong movies form one of cinema’s longest franchises, the classic original having burst onto screens in 1933. Since then there have been numerous trashy sequels only vaguely connected to the original and two Hollywood remakes including the ludicrously overlong Peter Jackson version in which all monster credibility died when the creatures failed to outrun Jack Black. Does the

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‘Built For Speed’ Playlist, Friday 10th March 2013

Built for Speed – 10th March 2017 THE LEMONHEADS – Uhhh. MOHAWK LODGE – Howling at the moon. THE PINK TILES – Agony Aunt. (Aus) LIFE COACH – Fireball. TEENAGE FAN CLUB – Thin air. THE DAMNED – New rose. BORED – Over the edge. (Aus) HUMBUG – Swinger’s ball. (Aus) SWORDFISH – Paralytic. (Aus) THE FAUVES – Dwarf on

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What’s on ‘Built For Speed’, Friday 10th March 2017

This week on ‘Built For Speed’ we take a look at the new Australian documentary ‘The Family’ which explores the notorious cult of the same name.  We also review political drama Miss Sloane which stars Jessica Chastain.   There’s plenty of fine tunes with Aussie classics from the 1990’s, favourites from the last few years, new tracks and much more.  Don’t forget our regular preview

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