Interview with H is for Happiness Writer Lisa Hoppe
I'm a massive fan of the Aussie family film H is for Happiness, as shown in my review where I called it an instant classic. I got in contact with writer Lisa Hoppe to chat about what went into ada…
Andrew F Peirce
Andrew is the author of Lonely Spirits and the King. You can find him online trying to enlist people into the cult of Mac and Me.
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The Fires of Australia: The Importance of Being a Public Servant
Andrew F Peirce
8 min read
On December 14th 2014, Man Haron Monis entered the Sydney Lindt Café and engaged in an act of domestic terrorism, holding 18 people hostage. By the end of the siege the following day, two people had l…
Standing Up for Hilarity - The Year Aussie Comedy Made a Comeback
Andrew F Peirce
7 min read
After I completed my Best Australian Films of 2019 list, I took a look over the entries and was surprised at the overwhelming presence of a certain genre among the titles. No, not documentaries or dra…
Black Christmas Review - A Welcome Tear Down of the Patriarchy
Andrew F Peirce
7 min read
A few years ago I wrote a review for Kirby Dick’s horror documentary, The Hunting Ground. In that searing film, Kirby looked at the way rape culture thrived within the American college system, and in…
The Biggest Little Farm Review - Charming and Downright Inspirational
Andrew F Peirce
8 min read
John Chester’s documentary The Biggest Little Farm is undeniably charming, full to the brim with shots of expressive farm animals, overflowing with lush vegetation, and shot with all the wonder and aw…
Under the Cover of Cloud Review - A Gentle Ode to Family, Writing, and Cricket
Andrew F Peirce
7 min read
Powered by JustWatch Under the Cover of Cloud is the work of multi-hyphenate writer-director-actor-producer Ted Wilson, a man who employs the best people he knows (his family) to tell this story…
Koko: A Red Dog Story Interview with Directors Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce
Andrew F Peirce
Prepare yourself for a bit of effusive praise. If you haven't already seen, I quite love Koko: A Red Dog Story, calling it a 'dogsterpiece' and naming it the second best Australian film of…
Standing Up for Sunny Interviews - RJ Mitte & Philippa Northeast
Andrew F Peirce
Coming in at number nine on my Best Australian Films of 2019 list is Steve Vidler's Standing Up for Sunny. I was already fortunate enough to chat to Steve about making the film, and was triply for…
December Newsletter - An End of Year Thanks to All
Andrew F Peirce
3 min read
As the year wraps up I want to thank everyone for their support. It's been another busy month on The Curb. We'll hit over 1000 likes on Facebook before the end of the year; we've just had…
Best Australian Films of 2019
Andrew F Peirce
23 min read
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Me and My Left Brain
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Under the Cover of Cloud
As 2019 comes to an end, we take a look back at the year of Australian films that we’ve just had. Now, I’m going to admit, this list might be a little more controversial than some of my previous Best…
Koko: A Red Dog Story Review - This Canine Flick is an Easy Best in Show
Andrew F Peirce
4 min read
Australian cinema isn’t known for franchises. Sure, there’s been Crocodile Dundee and the Mad Max films, but that’s about it. Which is part of the reason why the Red Dog film is such an odd film to ha…
Eight Questions With Suzi Q Director Liam Firmager - Idols, Rock Goddesses, and Aussies Telling American Stories
Andrew F Peirce
3 min read
Director Liam Firmager has created multiple documentaries about various fascinating subjects, from the Peter Brock bio Brock: King of the Mountain, to the look at one hit sensation Ricky T with Ricky!…