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Andrew is passionate about Australian cinema, Australian politics, Australian culture, and Australia in general. Found regularly talking online about Sweet Country, and reminding people to watch Young Adult.

The Wishmas Tree Review – A Timely Celebration of Australian Wildlife

Andrew F Peirce
February 27, 2020
Reviews
Despite being the home of heavy-hitter animated films like Happy Feet and Mary & Max, there’s precious few Australian animated films being produced. There’s a fairly good reason why too: it’s bloody hard f...

Gay Chorus Deep South Review – Did Airbnb Productions Just Create the Perfect Emotional Advertisement?

Andrew F Peirce
February 25, 2020
Reviews
One of the more curious elements of the genuinely uplifting documentary Gay Chorus Deep South comes during the credits. You’ll have to wait a bit for it, long after every member of the over three-hundred-perso...

Interview with The Leunig Fragments Director Kasimir Burgess – On Idols, Filmmaking, and Becoming Michael Leunig

Andrew F Peirce
February 13, 2020
Banter
I awake at 6am and lay in bed waiting for the moment where my body will drag me out of bed and to the kitchen to prepare a coffee. My dogs’ batteries have sufficiently recharged overnight and my moving body ex...

In My Blood it Runs Gets Theatrical Release with Q&A Screenings in Aus

Andrew F Peirce
February 12, 2020
Unity
After successful runs at festivals around the world, the celebrated documentary In My Blood it Runs is gearing up for a national release in Australia, with some exciting Q&A events taking place. Travis...

Mad House Review – Worthy Addition to Australia’s Found Footage Catalogue

Andrew F Peirce
February 11, 2020
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There have been precious few ‘found footage’ films in Australia’s filmography. The Tunnel and The Magician come to mind. They exist, but oddly (given the micro-budget nature of the format), we are yet to see a...

Unknown Pleasures: Australian Independent Cinema Screenings

Andrew F Peirce
February 7, 2020
Culture
I've long admired and respected Bill Mousoulis, one of the most vocal and important voices out there supporting Australian cinema. If you're not up to date on his exceptional website Pure Shit, then you defini...

Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Review – A Bizarre Bonkers Bloody Brutal Ball of a Film

Andrew F Peirce
February 6, 2020
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2020 is a landmark year for superhero films, with four of the major superhero film releases being directed by women. Birds of Prey: and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn kicks off this history m...

WA Made Film Festival Kicks Off with a Stellar Homegrown Lineup

Andrew F Peirce
February 4, 2020
Culture
We’re all big fans of Australian cinema here at The Curb, and given I’m based in WA, I’m particularly fond of West Aussie made films. Which is part of the reason why I’m so excited about the line-up and announ...

Joaquin Phoenix Needs to Make His Oscar Glory a Climate Emergency Moment

Andrew F Peirce
January 17, 2020
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If you follow Oscar lore, you'll likely be well and truly familiar with the time Sacheen Littlefeather collected Marlon Brando's Best Actor Oscar on his behalf. Brando had sent Sacheen on his behalf in an act ...

Go! Review – A Fun Family Friendly Crowd Pleaser

Andrew F Peirce
January 16, 2020
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There’s something completely charming about one of the directors of the TV series Top Gear taking the experiences they learned on the series and applying it to a kids film. One would think the logical move wou...
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