The new Australian documentary, Birth Time , focuses on the birthing process in Australia, taking a look at post-natal care, birth care, and how to improve birthing care for mothers, babies, partners, health practitioners, and midwives. It is, quite simply, one of the most valuable and important films to be released in 2021. Andrew caught up with actress/activist Zoe Naylor and midwife Jo Hunter to talk about the documentary, their own personal experiences giving birth and helping mothers give b...
Feb 08, 2021•34 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Ah! The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival always brings wonderful films to my inbox, with delights like Leaving Allen Street for me to watch and engage with. This lovely documentary is directed by Katrina Channells, of We Are Yarn , and it follows the residents of an institution for the intellectually disabled in Melbourne as they move from their old home to a new, custom built facility that will bring them new independence. This is a genuine treat of a film and you should definitely check it ...
Feb 05, 2021•41 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Powered by JustWatch Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. After the debacle that was Cavalcade , we take a dig into one of the films it triumphed over: Lloyd Bacon's enduring classic 42nd Street . Digging into the reason why films like this endure, hosts Andrew and Dave lament about the need for positive films in times of darkness. Subscribe via R S S Feed , Anchor.fm , Apple Podcasts , or Spotify . Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurb...
Feb 02, 2021•45 min
On this episode of Awards Don't Matter , intrepid hosts Andrew and Dave venture into the sixth Best Picture winner, Frank Lloyd's multi-award winning film, Cavalcade . Focusing on the history of England in the 1900's, this broadly spanning film follows two families through the era. If you must watch Cavalcade , it's available to view here: Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Da rnthatdave https://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matter https:/...
Feb 02, 2021•51 min
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Powered by JustWatch As expected, going through the Best Picture winner history, we were bound to find a forgotten classic, neglected by time and popular culture, and worthwhile celebrating. Well, here we are with Edmund Goulding's Best Picture winner, Grand Hotel . Featuring stellar performances from an all star cast, with Greta Garbo, John Barrymore, Joan Crawford, Wallace Beery, Lionel Barrymore, Lewis Stone, Jean Hersholt, and more, Gran...
Feb 02, 2021•56 min
Featured comfortably on my Best Australian Films of 2020 list is the joyous WA made short film, Sparkles . Written, co-produced, and starring Tina Fielding, this wonderful film follows Courtney, a thirty-something Downs Syndrome woman leaving her country home to find a new life in the city. On the way, she encounters Diamond, a drag queen, and the two spark a beautiful relationship. Directed by Jacqueline Pelczar and produced by Cody Greenwood, Sparkles recently had its World Premiere at Flicker...
Feb 01, 2021•36 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Help keep The Curb independent by joining our Patreon. Andrew caught up with director Sally Ingleton to talk about her latest documentary, Wild Things . WILD THINGS is a feature length documentary that follows a new generation of environmental activists that are mobilising against forces more powerful than themselves and saying, enough. Armed only with mobile phones, this growing army of eco warriors will do whatever it takes to save their futures from the ravages of climate change. From chainin...
Jan 29, 2021•38 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Every so often I get the chance to chat with a genuine Aussie icon of film and TV, and in this interview, I get to chat with the King of Kings: Roger Ward. Star of Turkey Shoot , The Man From Hong Kong , Mad Max , and writer of The Set , Roger's new film, The Faceless Man , is landing around the world for horror fans to enjoy, and in this discussion we talk about his long history of working with great directors in great films. Dig on in. (Apologies for the background noise as well on this one, i...
Sep 01, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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Jul 15, 2020•45 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Thanks to the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival , I get to interview wonderful people from all around the world who have fascinating stories to tell and beautiful films to share. In this interview, I chat with director Joshua Belinfante who is one such person, and whose film, The World's Best Film , is full of likeminded folks. It's a gentle, kind film that encourages you to look for the positive in the world. It's currently screening online via the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and Pert...
Jul 15, 2020•46 min•Season 4Ep. 12
From the peaks of All Quiet on the Western Front to the possible valley of Wesley Ruggles Best Picture winner, Cimarron. As the Academy Awards first major epic film to win the big prize, this outwardly racist and categorically theatrical film covers the decades after the historic Oklahoma land rush in the late 1800's, following the Cravat family. In this episode, hosts Andrew and Dave have their first disagreement about the value of this Best Picture winner. Andrew stumbles in his defence of a f...
Jul 14, 2020•46 min
Join hosts David and Andrew on July 15th as they discuss 1931/1932 Best Picture winner, Cimarron. Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com. Subscribe to the show via the links here: Show Page Apple Podcasts RSS Feed Spotify Deezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andre...
Jun 30, 2020•7 min
Small Island Big Song - An Oceanic Songline is a collaborative film, made over 16 Island nations from the Pacific & Indian Oceans, following musicians from Madagascar, to Taiwan, to Zendath Kes, to the Torres Strait and Easter Island, all singing songs about cultural preservation and the need for environmental awareness. This is a joyous, glorious film full of life and hope, all the while informing the viewer about the legacy of these cultures, and their relationship to the oceans. I caught ...
Jun 28, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Oh this film, Keyboard Fantasies: The Beverly Glenn-Copeland Story is a delight. A wonderful gem of a film about musician Glenn Copeland and his album, Keyboard Fantasies , and the impact it had on those who discovered it. I caught up with director Posy Dixon to talk about how she made the film, the celebration of LGBTIQ+ elders, the importance of music in ones life, and the value of recognising our own histories. Keyboard Fantasies is screening at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival from Ju...
Jun 28, 2020•29 min•Season 4Ep. 10
The Rise of the Synths is a documentary about synthwave music and the people inspired by it. With his documentary narrated by John Carpenter ( the John Carpenter) and it screening online for the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival and Revelation Film Festival , Andrew caught up with director Iván Castell to talk about music, making your first film, and nostalgia. Support The Curb on Patreon , and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter . Get in contact with us via our email . See omnystud...
Jun 24, 2020•33 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Our Law is a short film that is currently screening at the Sydney Film Festival online, and will be screening on NITV on Monday 22nd June at 8:30pm on Karla Grant Presents . Andrew caught up with one of the subjects of Our Law , Senior Sergeant Revis Ryder, to talk about what it means to be an Indigenous Police Officer, the challenges that he faces being part of a large regional area, and the role of football in his life and the community. Give the interview with Producer Taryne Laffar a listen ...
Jun 16, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Our Law is a short film that is currently screening at the Sydney Film Festival online, and will be screening on NITV on Monday 22nd June at 8:30pm on Karla Grant Presents . Andrew caught up with producer Taryne Laffar to talk about her role in producing Our Law , as well as what it means to be a producer in Australia working to elevate Indigenous voices. Taryne talks about working on the series KGB - a cheeky little comedy - and moving to a documentary about Indigenous police officers. Check ou...
Jun 16, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 6
From the valley of The Broadway Melody, Andrew and Dave reach a peak with the exceptional All Quiet on the Western Front, a masterful anti-war epic that looks at World War One through the perspective of German soldiers. Directed by Lewis Milestone, this powerful film has been banned in many countries around the world, from Germany to Australia, and leaves a searing mark on anyone who watches it. In this discussion, Andrew and Dave explore their relationships to war, alongside the importance of t...
Jun 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Dr Anthony Harris works for Workcare , a company that aims to help businesses adjust to a post-Covid-19 world by providing guidance and support by implementing social distancing and tracing measures in the workplace. Andrew caught up with Dr Harris to talk about the current state of Covid-19 research and the protocols in place to help monitor the spread of this virus. Find out more about Dr Harris here . Support The Curb on Patreon , and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter . Get in co...
Jun 14, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Kitty Green is the director of the excellent film The Assistant , a powerful film starring Julia Garner, and featuring a powerful assessment of the era-defining #MeToo. Andrew caught up with Kitty to discuss her work, the creation of The Assistant , and working with Julia Garner. The Assistant will be available to rent on demand on June 10th on all platforms in Australia. Support The Curb on Patreon , and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter . Get in contact with us via our email . See...
Jun 07, 2020•39 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Every so often a great interview opportunity comes along that you simply have to clear your schedule for. This is one such interview. I was fortunate to talk to Mayor Eugene W. Grant, leader of the City of Seat Pleasant, Maryland, USA about his work in trying to get more Covid-19 tests for his community, smart cities, and the protests in America right now. As you'll hear in this discussion, Mayor Grant is a man with a vision for a progressive America that has a system in place to address systemi...
Jun 04, 2020•34 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Join hosts David and Andrew on June 15th as they discuss 1929/1930's Best Picture winner, All Quiet on the Western Front. Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com. Subscribe to the show via the links here: Show Page Apple Podcasts RSS Feed Spotify Deezer Follow the hosts on social media a...
May 31, 2020•7 min
Ahhh... I'm always thankful for the time my guests give me to discuss their work and life. It's always a treat to be able to have someone spend their time talking about what makes them tick and what drives their world. But, this discussion with Louise Bertoncini, director of the short film The Throwback , is a genuine delight. Louise's short was made was funded through the City of Vincent Film Project , an initiative run in partnership with Revelation Film Festival where an emerging filmmaker is...
May 22, 2020•44 min•Season 4Ep. 3
On this episode, the audio from the Q&A discussion that Matthew Eeles from Cinema Australia , Travis Johnson from Celluloid & Whiskey , and Andrew F Peirce from The Curb had about the state of Australian film, festivals, and media, is presented. Support The Curb on Patreon , and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter . Get in contact with us via our email . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On this episode, the audio from the Q&A discussion that Matthew Eeles from Cinema Australia , Travis Johnson from Celluloid & Whiskey , and Andrew F Peirce from The Curb had about the state of Australian film, festivals, and media, is presented. This is part one, with part two coming later in the week. Support The Curb on Patreon , and make sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter . Get in contact with us via our email . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Aca...
May 17, 2020•50 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Ah, after a stellar start, David and Andrew encounter the first bonafide dud Best Picture winner: Harry Beaumont's musical The Broadway Melody. This pioneering musical film should be the benchmark for genre to go forth with, but as David and Andrew discover, that's not the case! Dig on in and find out more about this Oscar winner. Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't ...
May 14, 2020•56 min
Join hosts David and Andrew on May 15th as they discuss 1928/1929's Best Picture winner, The Broadway Melody. Join along with the discussion as a new episode drops each month by following the discussion on social media on Twitter at @AwardsDontPod and Facebook at Awards Don't Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com. Subscribe to the show via the links here: Show Page Apple Podcasts RSS Feed Spotify Deezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links ...
Apr 30, 2020•6 min
On this episode of the podcast, Andrew catches up with Perth writers and filmmakers, Owen Beck and John McMullan. Both achieved the success of being listed on the "Aussie List" - an extension of the Black List process where unproduced screenplays are circled out for their excellence. This discussion covers the writing process, as well as looking at what it means to be a creative person in this day and age. Find out more about the Black List here , and also check out more about Mister Wick and it...
Apr 26, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Matt Hale is a hypnotist who has performed at Fringe Festivals around the world and for corporate events providing guidance and support. While in this enforced reprieve that we all find ourselves in, Matt has released some helpful tools on his website for people struggling with isolation and mental health problems in this Covid-19 era. Andrew caught up with Matt to ask about hypnotism and the apprehension that some may have when it come to hypnotism, as well as discussing what can help with easi...
Apr 23, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Robbie Studsor is an Aussie filmmaker who made an indie film called Burning Kiss . In this discussion with Andrew, Robbie talks about the indie film making process, as well as talking about the need for an understanding of film history and appreciation of different genres. Burning Kiss is a visual thrill of a film, one that is purely unique in the landscape of Aussie indie films. It contains one heck of an iconic shot of a great white shark in a swimming pool, alongside a wealth of other imagery...
Apr 17, 2020•50 min•Season 3Ep. 12
