Ab Film Review & The Last New Wave

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.

Matt Hale is a hypnotist who has performed at Fringe Festivals around the world and for corporate events providing guidance and support. While in this enforced reprieve that we all find ourselves in, Matt has released some helpful tools on his website for people struggling with isolation and mental health problems in this Covid-19 era.Andrew caught up with Matt to ask about hypnotism and the apprehension that some may have when it come to hypnotism, as well as discussing what can help with easing minds in this time of need, as well as helping out with relationships too.This is a worthwhile discussion to dive into, finding out about how best to approach the issues of our mind, and what actions we can take to tackle problems like anxiety and being around our partners 24/7.We'd love to hear from YOU about what mindfulness techniques you have been using to help out with your mind in this period of isolation. What music do you listen to to help you meditate? And what tips do you have for those living with their pa

Robbie Studsor is an Aussie filmmaker who made an indie film called Burning Kiss. In this discussion with Andrew, Robbie talks about the indie film making process, as well as talking about the need for an understanding of film history and appreciation of different genres. Burning Kiss is a visual thrill of a film, one that is purely unique in the landscape of Aussie indie films. It contains one heck of an iconic shot of a great white shark in a swimming pool, alongside a wealth of other imagery that's hard to shake. Check out Burning Kiss via Filmink Presents. 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.

Welcome to the first discussion episode of Awards Don't Matter!Hosts David and Andrew discuss the first two Best Picture winners, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and Wings.Two? Yep! The first Academy Awards had some quirks with the F.W. Murnau's Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans winning the only instance of the Best Unique and Artistic Picture, while William A. Wellman's Wings won the first iteration of the Best Picture Oscar, then known as Outstanding Picture.David and Andrew take a look at both films, while ultimately asking the question... do these films matter any more?Join them on the 15th of May for the next episode taking a look at the second 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.Clips in this episode:Sunrise: A Song of Two HumansWings - same gender kissWing

Follow along with hosts Andrew F Peirce and David Giannini as they travel through the history of the Academy Awards by looking at each of the Best Picture winners and discussing their importance in film history.Each episode has Andrew and David asking the question, does this film matter?, all the while exploring why each film won the illustrious and highly coveted award of Best Picture.The first episode will arrive on April 15th with a discussion on F.W. Murnau's silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and William A. Wellman's war epic Wings.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 PageRSS FeedFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DaveAGian