Andrew F Peirce, What Would You Like to Tell Me About?
Kaya, wanjoo, hello, welcome. I'm stepping into your day to bring you the news of a new podcast by the Curb... What Would You Like to Tell Me About? This show is an informal conversation…
The Moment is a Glittery Goodbye to an Era
I’ve been a Charli xcx fan for so long that it almost feels like she’s just always been there in the background of my life, like a neon sign flickering in the distance. I remember the Myspace days, wh…
Lucy Coleman on centering fearless stories about women in modern Australian cinema and TV
This interview has been a long while in the can, waiting to be published. This in depth discussion with filmmaker, creative, and fearless storyteller Lucy Coleman was recorded early in 2025 and…
Pasa Faho writer-director Kalu Oji on making quiet films
The linking thread through the work of storyteller, filmmaker, and cultural historian Kalu Oji is the theme of connection to family, and by extension, a connection to culture. Both are linked to his n…
Emerald Fennell's “Wuthering Heights” is a work of devastating craving and infatuation
“I have not broken your heart - you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine.” – Heathcliff To this day there has never been an English language adaptation of Emily Brontë’s gothic no…
Win double passes to see Sophie Hyde's latest film Jimpa
With thanks to Kismet films, we have three double passes to win for all subscribers to the Curb's newsletter.…
Tender, Fearless, Unforgettable: Ivona Juka’s Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day
Ivona Juka’s Beautiful Evening, Beautiful Day is a film that creeps into your chest quietly and lingers there. It’s not loud or flashy; it doesn’t punch you in the face with grand gestures. Instead, i…
From Kalu Oji & Lucy Coleman to Melissa Anastasi & Jessica Sofarnos, These Are Some of the Upcoming Interviews
Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing in depth interviews with established and emerging Australian filmmakers. Conversations with these storytellers cover their path into filmmaking and storytell…
Mike Retter on Pete Williams' Emotion is Dead
This essay was original published on Pure Shit Australian Cinema and is written by Mike Retter. Mike Retter is a film director, of the indie feature Youth On The March, creator of the zine "Ci…
Damien Power on the brotherly rivalry of his docu-drama short Return of the Champ
One of the standout films from the 2026 batch of Flickerfest shorts has been Damien Power's docu-drama Return of the Champ. With this excellent hybrid experience, the stand up comedian turne…
David Cronenberg Embraces AI in His New Film, The Shrouds
This article was original published in 2024. Few filmmakers have explored the human condition through technology and biology as David Cronenberg. Long a fan of blending experimental technology with t…
Soft is an important coming-of-age story for queer kids that gives its characters space to experience agony and ecstasy
Canadian non-binary writer/director Joseph Amenta’s debut feature Soft explores the lives of three queer tweens over one summer in Toronto as they experience the exuberance of youth and the terrors of…