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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…
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…
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…
This book is a rollercoaster. Climb aboard and hang on! Alex Proyas, director of The Crow and Dark City A mutant crime-fiction sci-fi hybrid of a novel that capers with Luna Park madness… Nicholas…
Before embarking on this piece, I want you to ask yourself: what was the last Canadian film that you watched that didn’t have the Cronenberg directors name attached to it? Take your time. Keep those…
And now for something completely different. This is a piece about why it’s sometimes okay not to write, and why that might be. As you can probably see from clicking on my author’s page link, I’ve ha…
Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of sexual assault and trauma. On the third of March 2021, the ‘alleged’ cabinet rapist, Christian Porter, or as referred to in this article as ‘The Per…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. I had a fairly unsettled sleep last night. After a few nights of comfortable sleep, where I felt like I was actually getting the rest I nee…
As each year rolls on, we find ourselves celebrating the anniversaries of classic and significant films. 2021 is one such year, with some of the most iconic and legendary Australian films celebrating…
Usually, at this time of year, I would be presenting a list of my favourite films of the previous year. In the past, I’ve created a separate Best Australian Films list and a combined overall Best Film…
2020, as has been heavily documented, was a difficult year for cinema as a whole. Australian cinema in particular was hampered by shuttered cinemas and confusing release schedules, with many iconic fi…
Content Warning: This post contains discussions of death, suicide, and mental illness. Not dead yet. This has become my go-to response when people ask me ‘how I’m going?’ After a spate of heightened…