Ab Film Review & The Last New Wave

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 systemic issues across the land. I was honoured to spend time to talk to Mayor Grant, and I highly recommend following his social media feeds: Twitter // Facebook // InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 given $5,000 to make a short film about a story within the City of Vincent. It's a film about a video store in Mt Hawthorn, Network Video, that is sadly no longer open, but that doesn't stop the short film being one full of hope and optimism, a celebration of community and film culture. I wrote about The Throwback at length in this article here, but I hope this discussion helps instil some hope in your heart for the future, and hopefully acts as a siren song for coming together once this whole upheaval se

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.

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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Matter. And shoot through any questions or thoughts to AwardsDontMatterPod@gmail.com.Clips in this episode:Clips from The Broadway MelodyVan and Schenck - Stay Out of the SouthAlso, if you need a much, much better 'Melody' movie to watch, then check out The Dogwash Melody.Subscribe to the show via the links here:Show Page // Apple Podcasts // RSS Feed // Spotify // DeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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 PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 its writers here and here. Songs on this episode: Four Barang in a Tuk-Tuk - Astronomy ClassWhiskey Cambodia - The Cambodian Space Project 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.

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 easing minds in this time of need, as well as helping out with relationships too.This is a worthwhile discussion to dive into, finding out about how best to approach the issues of our mind, and what actions we can take to tackle problems like anxiety and being around our partners 24/7.We'd love to hear from YOU about what mindfulness techniques you have been using to help out with your mind in this period of isolation. What music do you listen to to help you meditate? And what tips do you have for those living with their pa

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 that's hard to shake. Check out Burning Kiss via Filmink Presents. 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.

Welcome to the first discussion episode of Awards Don't Matter!Hosts David and Andrew discuss the first two Best Picture winners, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and Wings.Two? Yep! The first Academy Awards had some quirks with the F.W. Murnau's Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans winning the only instance of the Best Unique and Artistic Picture, while William A. Wellman's Wings won the first iteration of the Best Picture Oscar, then known as Outstanding Picture.David and Andrew take a look at both films, while ultimately asking the question... do these films matter any more?Join them on the 15th of May for the next episode taking a look at the second 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.Clips in this episode:Sunrise: A Song of Two HumansWings - same gender kissWing

Follow along with hosts Andrew F Peirce and David Giannini as they travel through the history of the Academy Awards by looking at each of the Best Picture winners and discussing their importance in film history.Each episode has Andrew and David asking the question, does this film matter?, all the while exploring why each film won the illustrious and highly coveted award of Best Picture.The first episode will arrive on April 15th with a discussion on F.W. Murnau's silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and William A. Wellman's war epic Wings.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 PageRSS FeedFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini – @DaveAGian

Welcome to Awards Don't Matter!Follow along with hosts Andrew F Peirce and David Giannini as they travel through the history of the Academy Awards by looking at each of the Best Picture winners and discussing their importance in film history.Each episode has Andrew and David asking the question, does this film matter?, all the while exploring why each film won the illustrious and highly coveted award of Best Picture.The first episode will arrive on April 15th with a discussion on F.W. Murnau's silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans and William A. Wellman's war epic Wings.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 PageRSS FeedSpotifyDeezerFollow the hosts on social media at the links below:Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniClips use

Andrew caught up with comedians Katie Lee and Grace Rouvray to chat about their successful stand up comedy show, Hour of Power. Kicking off on Thursday January 16th at the Flight Path Theatre in Marrickville.In this conversation, Andrew talks to Katie and Grace about relationships, friendships, being open and vulnerable, and the comfort of comedy.Make sure to check in to the Facebook event here, and read more about the event at What's On Sydney, and check out the Instagram page here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, I was fortunate enough to meet and run a Q&A with the exceptionally talent writer/director/actor Alex Lykos. After the run of his film Me and My Left Brain around Australia, I got back in touch with Alex to have a chat about the process, about the stresses of self releasing the film, and the challenges of making a film in Australia outside of the funding body systems.I'm releasing this now at the beginning of 2020 with the intention of showing the difficulties that Alex faced as he put his film out into the world, and hope that when people listen to this interview that they can appreciate the struggles of getting films released in Australia independently.Hopefully after you hear Alex's story that you can appreciate how important it is to get behind Australian artists and support their work. They put so much of themselves out there that it is beyond important to support them when they do make themselves vulnerable for us.Check out the pieces I've written about Me and My Left Brain here, including

If you've been following the site for a bit, you'll have noticed I'm a fairly major fan of the new Aussie film, H is for Happiness. I adore it completely, and was fortunate enough to chat with director John Sheedy and star Daisy Axon about their work on the film. I also had a chat with writer Lisa Hoppe about her work adapting the film, which you can read here.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.

Travis Akbar got to speak to Indigenous KGB actor Bjorn Stewart about KGB, the show's production, what he's watching on TV at the moment and his desire to get some dirt on future co-stars. And - lots more.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.

Prepare yourself for a bit of effusive praise. If you haven't already seen, I quite love Koko: A Red Dog Story, calling it a 'dogsterpiece' and naming it the second best Australian film of 2019, so it was with great pleasure that I got the chance to sit down with directors Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce for a second time to discuss their latest film.This is a proudly family friendly film that I cannot recommend highly enough. I loved every second of it and urge you to see it this weekend. And once you've seen it, make sure to vote for it in the upcoming Cinema Australia best film awards.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.

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Andrew caught up with multi-hyphenate writer-director-actor Steve Vidler to talk about his new comedy Standing Up for Sunny. This is a treat of a film, genuinely hilarious and superbly acted. Standing Up for Sunny will be having screenings around Australia in December, and is definitely a film best served with a large audience. Head over to the Facebook page for more information about dates, and check out the website as well for more info. If the film isn't coming to your area, fear not! You can always organise a FanForce screening. In the meantime, make sure to check out Andrew's review here, and if you like the film, then make sure to vote for it in the upcoming Cinema Australia best film awards. 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.