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the Curb @thecurbau.bsky.social · Mar 23
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Lonely Spirits and the King: An Australian Film Book - Hardcover | The Curb
Award-winning critic Andrew F. Peirce invites you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscape of contemporary Australian cinema. From heart-pounding horror to intimate documentaries, swe...
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It was so much fun presenting this story at last year's MQFF symposium. Chuffed to have it included in the dossier.
sensesofcinema.bsky.social Senses of Cinema @sensesofcinema.bsky.social · 4h
"Secretly watching “Secretly” was a queer transformative act."
My Formative Queers Special Dossier co-editor, Stuart Richards @stuartrichards.bsky.social, offers a queer reflective reading of the music video for Skunk Anansie's 'Secretly':
Secretly Watching “Secretly” – Senses of Cinema
This article has been peer reviewed
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November 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
thecurbau.bsky.social
It's Friday afternoon and I've just sent subscribers to the Curb newsletter a notification to watch John Smith's latest film.

If that is the kind of notification that would make your inbox feel a bit different, then hey, sign up here:

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November 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Day two of ringing the bell to come sign up to our newsletter for free - or sling us some dollars on a monthly basis. Whatever takes your fancy.

Help keep independent Aussie media alive.
November 14, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Being John Smith is on Le Cinema Club right now for another day in or so. Go watch some John Smith films. Thank me later.

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BEING JOHN SMITH a film by JOHN SMITH.
A free, curated platform streaming one film every week.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Oh hey folks.

Chiming in to say the Curb has a brand new look and a brand new way of supporting us.

Head on over and subscribe and sign up for our monthly or annual subscriptions here:

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A new look the Curb...
Well folks, we've entered our Ghost era of the Curb. This is the same old site you've known with the same interviews and reviews and the same passionate support for Australian cinema, just a little d...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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nadinewhitney.bsky.social
Good Boy is a brilliant horror film that provides an elemental and emphatic experience of empathy with its canine protagonist.

My review for @thecurb.com.au

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MonsterFest: Good Boy is Best in Show of Doggy Horror - The Curb | Film and Culture
Many of us have heard stories of domestic animals and their uncanny perceptions. The cat in a nursing home or hospice who sits on the bed of the next patient to pass away. The story of dogs knowing wh...
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October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
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A stellar deep dive into the Venice smash hit and major awards player A House of Dynamite: @nadinewhitney.bsky.social speaks with Kathryn Bigelow, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Clarke, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, and Noah Oppenheim for @thecurb.com.au:
Inside a House of Dynamite - The Curb | Film and Culture
Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite tracks the response to an unattributed nuclear warhead that is destined to land on an American city. The film moves in three terrifying segments replaying the sam...
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October 7, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Splitsville is one of the year’s best comedies. It feels fresh, funny, knows what to do with Dakota Johnson and opens across Australia today. Here’s my interview with its creators and stars, Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Corvino for @thecurb.com.au.
Splitsville: Michael Angelo Corvino and Kyle Marvin on Comedy, Craft, and Climbing Back - The Curb | Film and Culture
“Australia has some great comedy,” says Kyle Marvin. “You guys are doing it right.” “Yeah,” agrees Marvin’s collaborator, Michael Angelo Corvino. “We were really disappointed not to make it over to th...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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We have the world premieres of two incredible women-directed Australian horror films: Jorrden Daley's WELCOME BACK TO MY CHANNEL and Miley Tunnecliffe's PROCLIVITAS

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Poster for horror film WELCOME BACK TO MY CHANNEL Poster for horror film PROCLIVITAS
September 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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SXSW Sydney runs 13-19 October and I am so proud to have been part of the screen team this year alongside some of the best programmers/people in the country.

Check out the full lineup via @sxswsydney.com, but if you are wondering where to start here's some titles I went cuckoo-bananas for 🧵
Screen Showcase 2025 | SXSW Sydney
Discover the SXSW Sydney 2025 Screen Showcase from 13-19 October. Enjoy standout films like 'Future Visions' and 'Dark Horizons,' plus exclusive screenings and industry insights.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
thecurbau.bsky.social
Two chats I've had lately that have gone live today on the site.

First up:

Kween Kong on playing the villain of Lesbian Space Princess.

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“I try to lead with love”: Kween Kong on the Australian film of the moment, Lesbian Space Princess - The Curb | Film and Culture
Lesbian Space Princess is the Australian film of the moment. This Adelaide-made animated film follows Saira (Shabana Azeez) as she traipses across the galaxy to save her ex-Kiki (Bernie Van Tiel) from...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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I watched Japanese horror short Magai-Gami quite recently. Sadly it's not available online, but I suspect it will be adapted to a feature film before long.
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FANTASIA REVIEW: Magai-Gami (2025)
College girls Kanon and Rena have ventured into the forest in search of “Magai-Gami”, folkloric creatures known as ‘counterfeit gods’. Armed with the cameras on their smartp…
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September 15, 2025 at 8:56 AM
thecurbau.bsky.social
Have you watched a short film recently?

If so, what was it?

If it's online, share a link below.
September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Javier Bardem: “I won't work. I cannot work with somebody that justifies or supports the genocide, I can’t. That’s as simple as that.”

#GazaGenocide #GazaHolocaust #Emmys
September 15, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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facey84.bsky.social
I’m so excited for this movie
September 11, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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nadinewhitney.bsky.social
Julie Pacino was an absolute pleasure to speak with. I LIVE HERE NOW is a haunting and dark fairytale starring Lucy Fry, Matt Rife, Madeline Brewer and SHERYL LEE.
September 11, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Tina Romero is epic fun. So is her film QUEENS OF THE DEAD. Here is a photo of Katy O’Brian and Jack Haven as Dre and Kelsey.
Katy O’Brian is Dre. Jack Haven is Kelsey. Tina Romero’s QUUENS OF THE DEAD.
September 11, 2025 at 8:06 AM
thecurbau.bsky.social
Aussie based folks:

Two of the best Australian films of the year are in cinemas from today:

Lesbian Space Princess & Went Up the Hill

Do yourself a favour and go and watch them in a cinema. Thank me later.
September 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
thecurbau.bsky.social
It's chat central on the Curb today.

First up:

Tom Phillips on producing the best Aussie film of the year: Lesbian Space Princess.

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Lesbian Space Princess producer Tom Phillips on ushering in a new era of Aussie comedy - The Curb | Film and Culture
Subscribe to The Curb podcast via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or iHeart Radio. Download the episode directly here. Producer Tom Phillips is a bit of a mastermind at bringing great comedy togeth...
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September 11, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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willowcatelyn.bsky.social
I don't think Magnificent A.I.mbersons will come to pass, but everyone who cares about film should reject it on principle. It sets a dangerous precedent for film preservation & restoration, bc what's to stop them from letting classics fall into disrepair when they think they can just regenerate it
September 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Australian Zionists are destroying every major cultural institution in this country as punishment for a majority of artists seeing them as genocidal maniacs, and (rightly) hating Israel. These dorks can not win.
September 5, 2025 at 5:49 AM
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benpahlrobinson.bsky.social
Have to see this.

When I was a kid John Clarke was the voice of Wal from the Footrot Flats movie I watched a kazillion times. I heard his voice when I read the comics too.

As I gew up that biting wit and stabby comentary got into me I think, and helped formed a bit of my own sense of humour.
September 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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mjoneillchw.bsky.social
John Clarke was an absolute genius and I’m so excited for this
thecurbau.bsky.social the Curb @thecurbau.bsky.social · Sep 5
Aussie folks.

The glorious documentary BUT ALSO JOHN CLARKE is out in cinemas now.

It's really bloody good.

Go see it. Smile for a bit.
September 5, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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The most popular game in the world right now is a sequel to smash hit 2017 title from an Adelaide-based 3-man game studio.

Despite this success, it's barely acknowledged in Australian media? Here's a good newsletter questioning why that's the case.
Why the world’s eyes are on Team Cherry, a small Adelaide-based game developer
Despite attention firmly focused on the Los Angeles' Summer Game Fest this week, many are gazing south for more details on Hollow Knight: Silksong.
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September 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM