A Different Man is Afraid
A Different Man composites at least a half-dozen films but nevertheless stands on its own as a wholly original paranoiac satire that pays homage to ‘70s and 80s body horror before detouring into a Woo…
Whale Rider is a Story of Courage that Stands the Test of Time
Niki Caro’s delicately laced film of belief, bravery, and true leadership honours the importance of Rangatira (Chiefs) in Māori self-determination while negotiating the inherent limitations of patriar…
The Promised Land (Bastarden) is a Slice of Denmark’s Best
There is hard edged cynicism inside the romantic sweep of Nikolaj Arcel’s Bastarden known in English as The Promised Land. Both titles are apt for the 18th Century set epic. The film wears the skin of…
He Ain't Heavy is the Must See Australian Film of the Year
How do you break the back of a crisis? If you’re writer/director David Vincent Smith (DVS) you shine a spotlight on the humanity that persists through the darkest days. In his feature debut He Ain’t H…
Sydney Film Festival: 200% Wolf Director Alexs Stadermann and Star Ilai Swindells on Funny Farts in Films
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or Google Podcasts. Download the episode directly here. There's space in this Bluey obsessed world for two Aussie…
Is Inside Out 2 Pixar's Anxiety Meltdown?
Inside Out 2 has no space to be what it is – an acceptable Pixar film which expends most of its charm and energy in the first third of the film and then dips drastically before rallying again. It’s no…
Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma Anchor a Modern and Industrial Take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Under the intelligent direction of Simon Godwin and adaptor Emily Burns, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's live production of Macbeth springs to life on both the stage and screen. Filmed live at D…
Sydney Film Festival: Kid Snow Director Paul Goldman on the Allure of a Boxing Drama
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or Google Podcasts. Download the episode directly here. The boxing film subgenre gets an esteemed new entry in the fo…
Castlemaine Documentary Festival Director Claire Jager Talks About Ten Years of C-Doc in This Interview
An hour and a bit out of Melbourne sits Castlemaine, a bustling cultural hub where jazz festivals, arts experiences, and the esteemed Castlemaine Documentary Festival (affectionately known as C-Doc) l…
Life is a bit tipsy. Loren Taylor on her debut feature The Moon is Upside Down
Thanks to Sydney Film Festival for providing the Curb with the opportunity to speak with Loren. Ozu famously had a character say, “Isn’t life disappointing?” through a fixed and sad smile at the end…
In the Room Where He Waits is One of the Best Australian Debut Features Around
The James Hotel in Brisbane looks a lot like any other mid budget hotel. It has no personality. It’s clean and anonymous. There’s nothing essentially wrong with it except Tobin Wade (Daniel Monks) can…
Sydney Film Festival: Flathead Director Jaydon Martin on Dismantling the Modern Australian Identity via the Docu-Fiction Experience
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio or Google Podcasts. Download the episode directly here. One of the finest films having its Australian premiere at the…