Unhinged Review - Russell Crowe Leads A Brutal, Well-Acted Thriller, a Fitting Return to the Cinema

Travis Akbar Aug 7, 2020 3 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Trigger warning: this review discusses aspects of domestic violence. Unhinged is the newest Russell Crowe feature, and one of the biggest films opening in select cinemas si…

The Personal History of David Copperfield Review - A Film You Need in Your Life

Christopher John Aug 5, 2020 4 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Armando Iannucci is an interesting director, one with a clear vision for how to blend comedy and drama, but not always the most consistent results. As a film director, his…

Black Water Review - Effective Croc-Shock in the Mangroves

Andrew F Peirce Aug 4, 2020 5 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Ask any foreigner about their impressions about Australia, and odds are you’ll get a response about everything wanting to kill you here. Snakes, sharks, spiders: whether you…

A White White Day Review - Always Sometimes Monsters

Andrew F Peirce Aug 3, 2020 5 min read

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Powered by JustWatch You’ve gone from perfect to divine // you’ve gone from perfect to divine // you’ve gone from perfect to divine // I never understood // although you tried // you tried to ex…

Finke: There and Back Review - Free Solo by Way of Mad Max Fury Road, a Must See

Andrew F Peirce Aug 3, 2020 3 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Mark my word, Dylan River is one of the most important creative artists working in Australia right now. When he’s not helping his dad, Warwick Thornton, shoot masterpieces l…

AUSgust - The Third: A Celebration of Australian Film

Andrew F Peirce Aug 1, 2020 3 min read

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Ever since The Curb launched, we've celebrated Australian films with the annual AUSgust film month - a month dedicated to highlighting and supporting Australian films. For the first two years, we…

Nine Questions with Le Miroir Director Leila Murton Poole - Luck, Creativity, and the Power of Collaboration

Andrew F Peirce Aug 1, 2020 11 min read

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Le Miroir is a visual delight of a short film, one that shows a talented director on the rise. In celebration of the news that Le Miroir will be screening at Western Australia's grand Cinefest Oz…

Babyteeth Review - A Well Acted, Well Directed, Routine Weepie

Andrew F Peirce Jul 28, 2020 4 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Director Shannon Murphy’s pedigree precedes her. With episodes of Killing Eve, Rake, and Offspring, under her belt, there’s an understandable expectation that the quality of…

Waves Review - A Handsome Production that Stumbles on the Emotional Front

Christopher John Jul 15, 2020 4 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, Waves stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Sterling K. Brown as members of a family living in S…

Relic Review - The Eternal Horror of the Ceasing Mind

Andrew F Peirce Jul 15, 2020 7 min read

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Powered by JustWatch A mouldy, weathered house sits dormant on the outskirts of a remote town. The air inside is growing stagnant, possibly pungent with the stench of rotting fruit, as its sole…

Scoob! Review - Turn Off Your Mind if You Want to Enjoy This One

Christopher John Jul 15, 2020 3 min read

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Powered by JustWatch Honestly never thought I would find myself saying this but after watching 2020’s Scoob! I much prefer the two early 2000s live-action films. At least they had Matthew Lillar…

The Boys Who Said No Director Judith Ehrlich Interview - The Power of Protests and the Need for Change

Andrew F Peirce Jul 15, 2020 1 min read

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Oscar nominee Judith Ehrlich's documentary, The Boys Who Said NO!, is a fascinating exploration of the protest movement that helped reinforce draft resistance during the Vietnam War era, allow…