Ab Film Review & The Last New Wave

Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon.Gosh, after that rather well executed sojourn into darkness with Mutiny on the Bounty, it feels appropriate to give ourselves a break as we approach the classic romantic musical Top Hat. Nominated for Best Picture, and walking away with no Oscars at all, Mark Sandrich's enduring dance film has weathered time and stands up as one of the most joyous films ever.For Andrew, this is a repeat viewing, but for co-host Dave, this is a first watch. As such, we're left wondering... does Top Hat still matter? The two discuss that question, and explore why the Academy is so afraid of rewarding comedy and joy at the ceremonies.Make sure to check out Dave's new podcast, Off Screen Death with co-host Michael Denniston.Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @Darnthatdavehttps://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matter/episodes/1932-1933-Best-Picture-Nominee---42nd-S

Perth indie filmmaker Levon J. Polinelli made a film, and then, one night, it was stolen from him. Fearing the worst, and having seen countless hours of work disappear immediately, Levon almost gave up hope, until the internet managed to save his film. Now, making its debut at Perth's WA Made Film Festival, a complete version of Everybody Gets Stabbed exists, and Levon sat down with me to talk about the process of making it, and the stress of it being lost, and the realm of microbudget filmmaking. Head along to see Everybody Gets Stabbed at 10am March 13th at Palace Cinemas Raine Square, and check out the trailer and poster for Everybody Gets Stabbed below. Support 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=CzjZOe0vU9o  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2020, I reviewed the utterly hilarious, and downright essential, 600 Bottles of Wine (on Netflix!) and found great comfort and joy with the biting comedy in the show, so much so that I emailed Grace Rouvray and demanded more episodes. One of the cast members was the brilliant Nerida Bronwen who brought superb comedic timing and impressive screen presence to the show. Nerida reached out to have a chat about her life in LA now, and the audition processes she goes through. Every so often, I get to chat to people who are on the rise in their career, who are working through the audition process, and making their way into their chosen career of acting. It's always wonderful to talk to them to see where they are in their life and find out where they hope to go in the future. As such, I've broken this interview into two parts, as a lot was discussed and a wealth of knowledge was shared. Dig on in, and enjoy my discussion with Nerida Bronwen. And make sure to check out the links to Nerida's work here, and her websi

Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon.We head to sea with the 8th Best Picture winner, Frank Lloyd's colonial drama, Mutiny on the Bounty. Featuring lead performances from Clark Gable and Charles Laughton, this adaptation of Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall's book tells the true story* of the HMS Bounty and its occupants as they travail across the oceans to Tahiti in search of some plants.Co-hosts Dave and Andrew talk about the social relevance of this drama, while also reflecting on the timeless qualities of this tale, ultimately leading to the eternal question of the podcast: does Mutiny on the Bounty still matter?*with some highly fictionalised aspects.Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DarnthatdaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every so often, a film comes across your way that manages to reinforce a life perspective that you've long felt alone with feeling. For me, the discussions about end of life care, and voluntary assisted dying, have been something that I've found that we all need to talk about more. As our community ages, we owe it to our loved ones to support their end of life journey in the manner that they feel is best for them. Which is why I'm beyond grateful that I had the time to talk to filmmakers Sam Lara and Cathy Henkel about their powerful documentary, Laura's Choice. This film follows Laura Henkel, an eccentric, outspoken, feisty 90-year-old who has decided she wants to end her life on her own terms. This interview is about how Sam and Cathy both approached Laura's request for them both to make a film about her choice, and the path that it leads them down. This synopsis may sound depressing, or difficult to bear, but that hides the joy and beauty within this film. It's a story full of love, compassion, empathy, an

Support The Curb on PatreonThe utterly delightful and charming first entry in the six (6!) long film series, The Thin Man, was nominated for Best Picture in 1934, losing out to It Happened One Night. In this episode of Awards Don't Matter, hosts Dave and Andrew discuss the charm of this mystery film, the impact it had on films going forward, the difficulty in discussing light hearted fare, and the need for joy in moments of darkness. Dig on in.Watch the trailer for The Thin Man here:And check out this montage of the 'alcohol moments' from the film:Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @Darnthatdavehttps://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matter/episodes/1932-1933-Best-Picture-Nominee---42nd-Street-Lloyd-Bacon---Awards-Dont-Matter-epqidhhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqpO6mx8WCEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1tnbPBCtnISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. Se

     Powered by      JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon.We reach one of the greatest, grandest, and most celebrated Best Picture winners of all time: Frank Capra's It Happened One Night. This charming, delightful romantic comedy that helped spawn a genre, and cemented the romance of Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert as one of the most entertaining on screen romances ever. It won Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Screenplay, and yet... as we always have to do... we are left asking, does It Happened One Night matter?Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @Darnthatdavehttps://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matter/episodes/1932-1933-Best-Picture-Nominee---42nd-Street-Lloyd-Bacon---Awards-Dont-Matter-epqidhSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acas

Oscar nominee Josh Lawson's new Australian drama/comedy, Long Story Short, features Rafe Spall, Zahra Newman, and Noni Hazelhurst, and follows Teddy, a man who suddenly starts jumping forward a year of his life every few minutes. It's an emotional film that feels appropriate for the time we find ourselves in. Andrew caught up with actor Rafe Spall to talk about the making of the film, his creative choices in a pandemic world, and what he wants to do as an actor. Long Story Short comes out on February 11th in Australia and deserves to be seen by all. 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.

The new Australian documentary, Birth Time, focuses on the birthing process in Australia, taking a look at post-natal care, birth care, and how to improve birthing care for mothers, babies, partners, health practitioners, and midwives. It is, quite simply, one of the most valuable and important films to be released in 2021. Andrew caught up with actress/activist Zoe Naylor and midwife Jo Hunter to talk about the documentary, their own personal experiences giving birth and helping mothers give birth. Birth Time: the documentary will premiere around the country from February 11 to March 9, 2021, with special screenings followed by panel discussions with the Birth Time team. 11 February, 7pm, Event Cinemas George St SYDNEY12 February,8pm, Palace Cinemas CANBERRA15 February, 7pm, Event Cinemas George St SYDNEY16 February,8pm, Village Cinemas GEELONG17 February, 7pm, Hoyts Cinemas MELBOURNE CENTRAL18 February, 8pm, Capri

Ah! The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival always brings wonderful films to my inbox, with delights like Leaving Allen Street for me to watch and engage with. This lovely documentary is directed by Katrina Channells, of We Are Yarn, and it follows the residents of an institution for the intellectually disabled in Melbourne as they move from their old home to a new, custom built facility that will bring them new independence. This is a genuine treat of a film and you should definitely check it out when the festival kicks off on June 30th, wrapping up online on the 15th of July. 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.

     Powered by      JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon.After the debacle that was Cavalcade, we take a dig into one of the films it triumphed over: Lloyd Bacon's enduring classic 42nd Street. Digging into the reason why films like this endure, hosts Andrew and Dave lament about the need for positive films in times of darkness.Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @Darnthatdavehttps://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Awards Don't Matter, intrepid hosts Andrew and Dave venture into the sixth Best Picture winner, Frank Lloyd's multi-award winning film, Cavalcade. Focusing on the history of England in the 1900's, this broadly spanning film follows two families through the era.If you must watch Cavalcade, it's available to view here:Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @Darnthatdavehttps://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtg7dFeu-20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon.Powered by JustWatchAs expected, going through the Best Picture winner history, we were bound to find a forgotten classic, neglected by time and popular culture, and worthwhile celebrating. Well, here we are with Edmund Goulding's Best Picture winner, Grand Hotel.Featuring stellar performances from an all star cast, with Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, and more, Grand Hotel was nominated for one single Oscar - Best Picture - and triumphed in its sole category.Hosts Andrew and Dave discuss the tragedy of its sole nomination, and the value of a talkie like this. Dig on in.Follow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DarnthatdaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featured comfortably on my Best Australian Films of 2020 list is the joyous WA made short film, Sparkles. Written, co-produced, and starring Tina Fielding, this wonderful film follows Courtney, a thirty-something Downs Syndrome woman leaving her country home to find a new life in the city. On the way, she encounters Diamond, a drag queen, and the two spark a beautiful relationship. Directed by Jacqueline Pelczar and produced by Cody Greenwood, Sparkles recently had its World Premiere at Flickerfest Film Festival. I got to catch up with Tina, Jacqueline, and Cody, to talk about the making of Sparkles and the process of making a short film. Find out more at RUSH films website. 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.

Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Andrew caught up with director Sally Ingleton to talk about her latest documentary, Wild Things. WILD THINGS is a feature length documentary that follows a new generation of environmental activists that are mobilising against forces more powerful than themselves and saying, enough. Armed only with mobile phones, this growing army of eco warriors will do whatever it takes to save their futures from the ravages of climate change. From chaining themselves to coal trains, sitting high in the canopy of threatened rainforest for days on end or locking onto bulldozers, their non-violent tactics are designed to generate mass action with one finger tap. Messages go viral within seconds. It's a far cry from the heady days of the Franklin River Blockade when street marches were the only way to be heard.Against a backdrop of unprecedented drought, fire and floods; we witness how today's environmentalists are making a difference and explore connections with the past

Every so often I get the chance to chat with a genuine Aussie icon of film and TV, and in this interview, I get to chat with the King of Kings: Roger Ward.  Star of Turkey Shoot, The Man From Hong Kong, Mad Max, and writer of The Set, Roger's new film, The Faceless Man, is landing around the world for horror fans to enjoy, and in this discussion we talk about his long history of working with great directors in great films.  Dig on in.  (Apologies for the background noise as well on this one, it was recorded during a rainy day in Perth.) 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.

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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.