Ab Film Review & The Last New Wave

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Thanks to the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, I get to interview wonderful people from all around the world who have fascinating stories to tell and beautiful films to share. In this interview, I chat with director Joshua Belinfante who is one such person, and whose film, The World's Best Film, is full of likeminded folks. It's a gentle, kind film that encourages you to look for the positive in the world. It's currently screening online via the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and Perth's Revelation Film Festival. Check out Joshua's site for The World's Best Film here. Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the peaks of All Quiet on the Western Front to the possible valley of Wesley Ruggles Best Picture winner, Cimarron. As the Academy Awards first major epic film to win the big prize, this outwardly racist and categorically theatrical film covers the decades after the historic Oklahoma land rush in the late 1800's, following the Cravat family.In this episode, hosts Andrew and Dave have their first disagreement about the value of this Best Picture winner. Andrew stumbles in his defence of a film that is possibly indefensible, while Dave stands steadfast in the evisceration of this Western film.Clips used in this episode are pulled from Cimarron, copyright owned by Fox Pictures. The music at the end is from Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, copyright owned by Sony ATV Publishing.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show Page // Apple Podcasts // RSS Feed // Spotify // DeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/li

Join hosts David and Andrew on July 15th as they discuss 1931/1932 Best Picture winner, Cimarron.Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Small Island Big Song - An Oceanic Songline is a collaborative film, made over 16 Island nations from the Pacific & Indian Oceans, following musicians from Madagascar, to Taiwan, to Zendath Kes, to the Torres Strait and Easter Island, all singing songs about cultural preservation and the need for environmental awareness. This is a joyous, glorious film full of life and hope, all the while informing the viewer about the legacy of these cultures, and their relationship to the oceans. I caught up with director Tim Cole to have an in depth discussion about his work, exploring the role of the director, the music, and nature, in the filmmaking process. This is a deep discussion, one that I feel enriches the text of the film, and reminds the need for collaboration when it comes to filmmaking. Watch Small Island Big Song via the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival here. Music featured in this episode: Nake Wara Wara To'o - Small Island Big Song ft' Charles Maimarosia Check out the website for Small Island Big Son

Oh this film, Keyboard Fantasies: The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story is a delight. A wonderful gem of a film about musician Glenn Copeland and his album, Keyboard Fantasies, and the impact it had on those who discovered it. I caught up with director Posy Dixon to talk about how she made the film, the celebration of LGBTIQ+ elders, the importance of music in ones life, and the value of recognising our own histories.Keyboard Fantasies is screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival from June 30th til July 15th, and you'd be treating yourself to a glorious cinematic experience by watching this one.Music used in this episode:Ever New by Beverly Glenn-CopelandSupport The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urke1Jcjclw See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rise of the Synths is a documentary about synthwave music and the people inspired by it. With his documentary narrated by John Carpenter (the John Carpenter) and it screening online for the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and Revelation Film Festival, Andrew caught up with director Iván Castell to talk about music, making your first film, and nostalgia.Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Law is a short film that is currently screening at the Sydney Film Festival online, and will be screening on NITV on Monday 22nd June at 8:30pm on Karla Grant Presents. Andrew caught up with one of the subjects of Our Law, Senior Sergeant Revis Ryder, to talk about what it means to be an Indigenous Police Officer, the challenges that he faces being part of a large regional area, and the role of football in his life and the community. Give the interview with Producer Taryne Laffar a listen here. Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email. Song on this episode: St Kilda Football Club Theme SongSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Law is a short film that is currently screening at the Sydney Film Festival online, and will be screening on NITV on Monday 22nd June at 8:30pm on Karla Grant Presents. Andrew caught up with producer Taryne Laffar to talk about her role in producing Our Law, as well as what it means to be a producer in Australia working to elevate Indigenous voices. Taryne talks about working on the series KGB - a cheeky little comedy - and moving to a documentary about Indigenous police officers. Check out her profile on her website and make sure to keep an eye out for her work in the future, she's definitely a vital producer on the rise in Australia. Give the interview with Senior Sergeant Revis Ryder a listen here. Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email. Song on this episode: Charcoal Lane - Archie RoachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf

From the valley of The Broadway Melody, Andrew and Dave reach a peak with the exceptional All Quiet on the Western Front, a masterful anti-war epic that looks at World War One through the perspective of German soldiers. Directed by Lewis Milestone, this powerful film has been banned in many countries around the world, from Germany to Australia, and leaves a searing mark on anyone who watches it.In this discussion, Andrew and Dave explore their relationships to war, alongside the importance of telling this kind of narrative on film. Eventually, the two hosts ask the important question: Does the Best Picture winner All Quiet on the Western Front matter anymore?Clips used in this episode are all pulled from All Quiet on the Western Front, copyright owned by Universal Pictures.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show Page // Apple Podcasts // RSS Feed // Spotify // DeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener

Dr Anthony Harris works for Workcare, a company that aims to help businesses adjust to a post-Covid-19 world by providing guidance and support by implementing social distancing and tracing measures in the workplace. Andrew caught up with Dr Harris to talk about the current state of Covid-19 research and the protocols in place to help monitor the spread of this virus. Find out more about Dr Harris here. Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.Songs on this episode: I'm Good? - Hilltop Hoods HouseFyre - Briggs & Tim MinchinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kitty Green is the director of the excellent film The Assistant, a powerful film starring Julia Garner, and featuring a powerful assessment of the era-defining #MeToo. Andrew caught up with Kitty to discuss her work, the creation of The Assistant, and working with Julia Garner. The Assistant will be available to rent on demand on June 10th on all platforms in Australia. Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every so often a great interview opportunity comes along that you simply have to clear your schedule for. This is one such interview. I was fortunate to talk to Mayor Eugene W. Grant, leader of the City of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, USA about his work in trying to get more Covid-19 tests for his community, smart cities, and the protests in America right now. As you'll hear in this discussion, Mayor Grant is a man with a vision for a progressive America that has a system in place to address systemic issues across the land. I was honoured to spend time to talk to Mayor Grant, and I highly recommend following his social media feeds: Twitter // Facebook // InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join hosts David and Andrew on June 15th as they discuss 1929/1930's Best Picture winner, All Quiet on the Western Front.Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahhh... I'm always thankful for the time my guests give me to discuss their work and life. It's always a treat to be able to have someone spend their time talking about what makes them tick and what drives their world. But, this discussion with Louise Bertoncini, director of the short film The Throwback, is a genuine delight. Louise's short was made was funded through the City of Vincent Film Project, an initiative run in partnership with Revelation Film Festival where an emerging filmmaker is given $5,000 to make a short film about a story within the City of Vincent. It's a film about a video store in Mt Hawthorn, Network Video, that is sadly no longer open, but that doesn't stop the short film being one full of hope and optimism, a celebration of community and film culture. I wrote about The Throwback at length in this article here, but I hope this discussion helps instil some hope in your heart for the future, and hopefully acts as a siren song for coming together once this whole upheaval se

On this episode, the audio from the Q&A discussion that Matthew Eeles from Cinema Australia, Travis Johnson from Celluloid & Whiskey, and Andrew F Peirce from The Curb had about the state of Australian film, festivals, and media, is presented.  Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, the audio from the Q&A discussion that Matthew Eeles from Cinema Australia, Travis Johnson from Celluloid & Whiskey, and Andrew F Peirce from The Curb had about the state of Australian film, festivals, and media, is presented.  This is part one, with part two coming later in the week.  Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ah, after a stellar start, David and Andrew encounter the first bonafide dud Best Picture winner: Harry Beaumont's musical The Broadway Melody. This pioneering musical film should be the benchmark for genre to go forth with, but as David and Andrew discover, that's not the case! Dig on in and find out more about this Oscar winner.Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com.Clips in this episode:Clips from The Broadway MelodyVan and Schenck - Stay Out of the SouthAlso, if you need a much, much better 'Melody' movie to watch, then check out The Dogwash Melody.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show Page // Apple Podcasts // RSS Feed // Spotify // DeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

Join hosts David and Andrew on May 15th as they discuss 1928/1929's Best Picture winner, The Broadway Melody.Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the podcast, Andrew catches up with Perth writers and filmmakers, Owen Beck and John McMullan. Both achieved the success of being listed on the "Aussie List" - an extension of the Black List process where unproduced screenplays are circled out for their excellence. This discussion covers the writing process, as well as looking at what it means to be a creative person in this day and age. Find out more about the Black List here, and also check out more about Mister Wick and its writers here and here. Songs on this episode: Four Barang in a Tuk-Tuk - Astronomy ClassWhiskey Cambodia - The Cambodian Space Project Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Get in contact with us via our email.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.