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Once upon a time, in a galaxy far, far away, movies were supposed to be for everyone — made that way and seen that way — and were therefore social events that involved a diversified community. Some of…
Biographical films can be unwieldy beasts. If the subject is well known enough the audience has set expectations on what the film will cover and how it will achieve an authentic portrait of its subjec…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. The Scandinavian Film Festival is fast approaching, and Andrew caught up with the Icelandic Film Centre's Festival Manager, Christof W…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Perth's Revelation Film Festival has been partially delayed due to lockdowns, but that doesn't stop the films being talked about.…
It’s Time To Get Reacquainted With Uncle Chop Chop! SCREENING IN 150+ CINEMAS ACROSS AUSTRALIA FROM AUGUST 26 STRICTLY LIMITED RUN – TWO WEEKS ONLY Mushroom Pictures and Pariah Productions are prou…
As I’m sitting here writing this review, I stare out at a vacant suburban street. Australia is in the midst of yet another lockdown, trapping us in our homes, making us all the more aware of the sile…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Set within a rundown gothic house in some nondescript suburb in Sydney, We’re Not Here to Fuck Spiders is a found footage film that follow…
“Your favourite band’s favourite band” should go down as one of the best taglines for a movie. It's a perfect encapsulation of whatever the hell Sparks are for the uninitiated, and for those with…
Powered by JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Charlie Chaplin is best known for his silent films, but quick in the minds of film lovers would be his iconic s…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Perth's Revelation Film Festival kicks off on July 1st and runs through til July 11th. Andrew caught up with festival programmer Richa…
Powered by JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Luca is representing a problem for Disney+. Ever since Mulan, Disney have declared that most if not all of their ma…
Every so often a film comes along that itches your mind in a way that you simply cannot escape. A couple of years ago, I watched the utterly stunning documentary Looby for the Melbourne Documentary Fi…