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Guest Writer·July 6, 2021·10 min read

First Look Reveal At Film Prize Finalists For Cinefestoz 2021, and More…

Australia’s premium film festival returns with an incredible first look reveal of its 2021 program and Film Prize finalists. Film-enthusiasts... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·August 1, 2020·12 min read

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

Le Miroir is a visual delight of a short film, one that shows a talented director on the rise. In... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·September 26, 2019·3 min read

Standing Up for Sunny Cinefest Oz Review – A Genuinely Hilarious Treat of a Film

In Standing Up for Sunny, RJ Mitte stars as Travis, a socially isolated, perennially grumpy, guy living with cerebral palsy.... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·September 4, 2019·4 min read

H is for Happiness Cinefest Oz Review – An Immediate Australian Classic

Powered by JustWatch H is for Happiness feels like a rare film. It’s so genuine and tender with its comedy... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·August 15, 2019·3 min read

Whale Super Highway Review – A Beautifully Immersive Aquatic Experience

It’s been a while since I’ve immersed myself in the field of ‘edutainment’ – that is, entertainment that educates. While... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·August 1, 2020·3 min read

AUSgust – The Third: A Celebration of Australian Film

Ever since The Curb launched, we’ve celebrated Australian films with the annual AUSgust film month – a month dedicated to... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·April 21, 2020·12 min read

The Throwback Review – Celebration for the Fading Video Store

Growing up, I used to peruse the aisles of the Canning Bridge Civic Video – a mammoth store with an... Read More
Travis Johnson·September 10, 2019·4 min read

Below Cinefest Oz Review – A Stripped-Back, Pitch-Black Sci-Fi Farce

Every so often you come across a film that fits your sensibilities so closely that you suspect it’s somehow fallen... Read More
Andrew F Peirce·September 2, 2019·5 min read

Buoyancy Cinefest Oz Review – A Brutal Exploration of Modern Slavery

I’ll preface this review by saying that of late, I’ve been attempting to watch films with as little prior knowledge... Read More
Guest Writer·August 8, 2019·4 min read

CinefestOz Film Festival Announces the Jury Member Lineup Including Alex Dimitriades and Ben Young

CinefestOZ Film Festival has revealed the full line up of jury members who will vote on the prestigious $100,000 Film... Read More
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