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BD Kooyman
BD Kooyman
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Ben Kooyman lives, works, and writes in Canberra. Most of his collected writings can be found at https://downunderflixarchive.blogspot.com
BD Kooyman·January 24, 2021·5 min read

Chunderstruck: Les Patterson Saves the World

Powered by JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. For the 2016 Archibald Prize competition — awarding... Read More
BD Kooyman·December 7, 2020·9 min read

Hello Again: Neil Diamond’s The Jazz Singer at 40

In previous articles on The Curb, I’ve spotlighted excellent films celebrating 40 year anniversaries this year: Breaker Morant, The Blues... Read More
BD Kooyman·August 20, 2020·24 min read

Super Boys, Wonderful Toys, and Elfman Noise: The Superhero Movie Class of 1989-1992

Last year, Avengers: Endgame, the twenty second entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, earned $2.798 billion worldwide and thus becoming... Read More
BD Kooyman·March 15, 2020·17 min read

“The Gentleman’s War is Over”: Breaker Morant at 40

Of all the directorial careers to emerge from the Australian film industry, Bruce Beresford’s pre-Hollywood run of films from 1972... Read More
BD Kooyman·January 13, 2021·12 min read

‘My Stupid Little Films’: Woody Allen’s Stardust Memories at 40

Powered by JustWatch Woody Allen’s Stardust Memories shares a number of qualities with Richard Fleischer’s The Jazz Singer, the last... Read More
BD Kooyman·September 28, 2020·9 min read

Somewhere in Time Review – The Special Christopher Reeve Film at 40

Powered by JustWatch I miss Christopher Reeve. I don’t say that in a fanboy “I miss my favourite Superman” way,... Read More
BD Kooyman·June 15, 2020·18 min read

This is 40: Fame! The Blues Brothers Are Going to Live Forever

Back in March I celebrated the 40th anniversary of Australian classic Breaker Morant here on The Curb. Why stop there?... Read More
BD Kooyman·December 8, 2019·8 min read

Weary, Stale, Flat and Unprofitable? The State of Shakespeare Onscreen

Three feature films inspired by Shakespeare and his work – Kenneth Branagh’s All is True, Claire McCarthy’s Ophelia, and David... Read More

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