Tag: Red Dog

Film review: RED DOG, from Built for Speed

Most films that try to encapsulate the Australian identity are about rugged blokes and doughty women battling the intractable landscape but some, such as the latest Aussie film release Red Dog, are more concerned with our four legged friends. When young truck driver (Luke Ford) arrives in the WA mining town of Dampier in the late 70’s to deliver a

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What’s on Built for Speed: Fri 5th August 2011

In a stunning afront to public taste it’s Dr Nick solo on Built for Speed this week. He’ll be reviewing the latest Aussie movie Red Dog and French Animated flick The Illusionist.  For fans of American indie rock there’s a big centrepiece of classic American alternative music from the 80’s.  We also explore some different shades of Aussie rock.  As if

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