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Arguably, Sofia Coppola’s films are at their best when dealing with the weighted expectations of growing up for young women. Coppola is a genius at creating what appears to be dappled and dreamlike we…
With over 170 Australian features, documentaries, and short films released theatrically, on streaming platforms, and at festivals during 2022, it’s safe to say that the Aussie film industry is shruggi…
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. This was incredibly difficult to write. It’s not a good sign if a 2000 word spoiler review for Jurassic World: Dominion can come so easily f…
PRESS RELEASE Baz Luhrmann’s musically charged spectacle is the 10th highest-grossing Australian film of all time It has taken ELVIS just 20 days to break into the Top 10 highest grossing Australian…
We’re in the back half of 2022, which means it’s a great time to take a look at some of the very best Australian films released during the year so far. From the contemplative and reflective Ablaze to…
The life of gyrating music phenomenon, Elvis Presley, is captured with ornate flair in Baz Luhrmann’s showy epic, Elvis. The film observes the triumph and tragedy behind the King of Rock and Roll, fo…
Oscar-winning costume designer, production designer, and producer Catherine Martin has worked alongside partner and fellow-creative genius Baz Luhrmann to bring the extravagant worlds of bohemian Fran…
Olivia DeJonge is one of the most exciting actors to emerge out of Australia in recent years. With performances in films by celebrated directors like M. Night Shyamalan (The Visit) and Antonio Campos…