On this episode, I chat with WA local Ben Young about his new film, Devil's Peak, which features Robin Wright, Billy Bob Thornton, Hopper Penn, Jackie Earl Haley, and regular collaborator, Emma Booth. It's a thriller set in the Appalachian Mountains and focuses on a family torn apart by drug related crime. In this chat, Ben talks about working with mother-son relationship with Robin and Hopper, as well as the grounded nature of someone like Billy Bob Thornton. He also gives open advice about finding the right creative path forward as a filmmaker.Devil's Peak is the opening night film for Perth's Revelation Film Festival on July 12th, with the night kicking off at 7pm at Luna Cinemas Leederville. Visit revelationfilmfest.org for more details.We've got extensive coverage from the festival taking place this week, with interviews with filmmakers like soda jerk, Robert Machoain, Adam Morris and Myles Pollard. To read or listen to those interviews, head over to thecurb.com.au.For now, here's a slice of the trailer of Devil's Peak followed by the interview with Ben Young.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe via: RSS Feed // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Google Podcasts // Pocket Casts For some reason, the last Alfred Hitchcock film to be nominated for Best Picture is his 1945 psychological thriller, Spellbound. Featuring an early performance from Gregory Peck, and another lead performance from Ingrid Bergman, Spellbound was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and winning the Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture Oscar for Miklós Rózsa. While co-hosts Dave and Andrew could have gone the easy route by discussing Mildred Pierce, a much more worthy Best Picture nominee (and deserving winner too), they instead digest how psychology is presented by Hitchcock, how to present a good amnesia film, while also being surprised by the fun of the film. Spoilers abound for The Yearling too. Clips presented in this episode: Spellbound trailer // Liverwurst scene // Therapy Scene Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lost Weekend is Billy Wilder's first Best Picture winning film, and first time winning Best Director as well. For a director that many may know as a comedy-focused great, this journey into the darkness of alcohol addiction is bleak, powerful, and ultimately a very sobering affair. With a searing Best Actor award winning performance from Ray Milland, and a comforting supporting turn from the ever-reliable Jane Wyman, The Lost Weekend stands as a Best Picture winner that has fallen out of conversation but deserves reappraisal. On Awards Don't Matter, co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss this noir-tinged drama at length, touching on some very sensitive and possibly triggering subjects. Ultimately, this leads them to the enduring question: does The Lost Weekend still matter? Clips in this episode: The Lost Weekend trailer // Benefits of Drinking clip Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe via: RSS Feed // Spotify // Apple Podcasts // Google Podcasts // Pocket Casts Trigger Warning: This episode discusses instances of abuse, manipulation, and gaslighting. We arrive at one of the films that Andrew was anticipating the most when coming to discussion Best Picture winners and nominees: George Cukor's thriller Gaslight. Starring Ingrid Bergman in one of her Oscar winning roles, alongside Charles Boyer, Joseph Cotten, and Oscar nominee Angela Lansbury, this thriller is a film that coined a phrase that has become synonymous with a horrifying act of bruality that people enact on one another. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss the intensity of this  powerful, enduring classic, while also discussing the morality of Joseph Cotten's heroic character, exploring the 'one perfect shot' aspect of the film, and theorising what kind of impact Gaslight might have had on the film industry if it won Best Picture. And then they wrap up deciding how to pronounce Dune. Clips featured in this episode: A Wife's Revenge Scene // Gaslight trailer // Bloodthirsty Bessie Scene // You Think I'm Insane Scene Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As World War Two wraps up, we ease out of one of the worst events of modern humankind with one of the most charming and inconsequential Best Picture winners yet, Leo McCarey's Going My Way. Bing Crosby won Best Actor, and dual nominee for the same role, Barry Fitzgerald won Best Supporting Actor, both playing priests keeping their church and its constiuents alive. Dave and Andrew navigate religion, priests, music, and charm in this discussion that tries to pat this nice little film on the shoulder for trying. Thankfully, this isn't the musical Cats, nor is it another Best Picture winner, Spotlight. Clips featured in this episode: Going My Way trailer // Right Field Pitcher // They Let it Happen from Spotlight Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPod Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the 16th Best Picture winner - Casablanca - stands proudly as a bonafide classic, it isn't the only nominee of that year that stands the test of time as a genuine masterpiece. That honour also falls on William A. Wellman's undervalued social drama, The Ox-Bow Incident. At a tight 75 minutes long, The Ox-Bow Incident manages to deliver a stunning thriller that leaves the three hour bloated epics in its wake. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew delve into the power of masculinity, the cruelty of mob justice, and more in this deep discussion here. Read Dave's review of The Ox-Bow Incident at Insession Film here. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every so often the Academy Awards get it right, and for the 16th Best Picture winner they chose one of the greatest films ever made: Michael Curtiz's Casablanca. Featuring outstanding performances from Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Raines, and more, this film is film that has had more words written about it than many others. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew dig in deep with Casablanca, seeking to turn over new dirt on an old classic. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Cagney danced and sung his way to a Best Actor Oscar for Michael Curtiz's Best Picture nominated film, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In this episode of Awards Don't Matter, both Andrew and Dave are genuinely surprised by the love they have for a film that has all of the faults of other films that were nominated in 1942, and that they've covered in the past. We also ask, will Lin Manuel Miranda get a film like this in the future, and at what point is patriotism too much? Dig on in. Listen to Dave discuss In the Heights on his other podcast, Off Screen Death. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we arrive at the 15th Best Picture winner, Mrs Miniver, we find ourselves in the depths of the cinematic output during World War Two. As such, the Academy Award winners during the era reflected an optimism or jingoism that was needed to drive people to support the war effort. William Wyler's film is one such winner, with Greer Garson taking the lead and winning the Best Actress award. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew skirt around discussing Mrs Miniver as they seek to find the entry point for this enduring classic, while discussing the optimistic array of the 1942 Best Picture nominees, while also comparing the new normal of wartime and the new normal of our current pandemic era. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We once again return to the world of Alfred Hitchcock's with the third of his Best Picture nominated films, Suspicion. Joan Fontaine won Best Actress for her performance as Lina, a young woman who falls for a suave and confident man named Johnnie, played with ultimate-comfort by Cary Grant. Dave defends his favourite Hitchcock, delving into the complexity of the narrative, the uncertainty of the ending, and the eroticism of wanting Cary Grant to 'step on your neck'. Dig on in to this episode of Awards Don't Matter and find out why this one matters. Oh, and everything you need to know about the AFL. Clips featured in this episode: Dinner Scene // Milk Scene // Joan Fontaine Talking About  Her Oscar Win Watch the original theatrical trailer below: Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23gdJ0J6TY8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We arrive at maybe the most notorious and contentious Best Picture winners... ever? John Ford's How Green Was My Valley which triumphed over the 'Best Film Ever', Orson Welles Citizen Kane. In a possibly strident, and yet no less passionate, defense of How Green Was My Valley, co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss John Ford's enduring classic, encouraging modern viewers to embrace this film without the shackles of its Oscar glory. Somehow we even wrap in a comparison to Steven Spielberg's Ready Player One. Listen to Dave's Top 25 Films of All Time list on Talk Film Society here. Oh, and also make sure to watch The Little Foxes too. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie Chaplin is best known for his silent films, but quick in the minds of film lovers would be his iconic speech that concludes his Best Picture nominated film, The Great Dictator. Co-hosts of Awards Don't Matter sift through this powerful satire and assess how difficult it is to craft biting comedy that shakes its fists at the powerful. Find out in this episode whether Chaplin's maniacal dictator film still matters or not in this episode. Featured in this episode is a clip of Daniel Taradash presenting Charlie Chaplin his honorary Oscar at the 1972 44th Academy Awards: Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3Pl-qvA1X8&ab_channel=OscarsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The great Alfred Hitchcock never won a Best Director Oscar, and only received the prestige of winning Best Picture once in his career. Join co-hosts Dave and Andrew as they return to Manderlay and revisit the gothic romance that is Rebecca. Featuring stellar performances from Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier, this is a mystery you'll want to dive into. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take momentary leave from the 1930's and 1940's to move to the modern day, and look at the most recent Best Picture winner, the 93rd in fact: Chloé Zhao's Nomadland. Winning three awards, including Best Actress for Frances McDormand and Best Director for Chloé Zhao, Nomadland follows Fern (McDormand) as she navigates her nomad life in modern America, through the rising gig economy and the pressing reality of a world that pushes against an ageing workforce. In this episode, co-hosts Andrew and Dave are joined by Off Screen Death co-host, Michael Denniston, to discuss whether Nomadland matters, addressing its complexities and thematic threads. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The deserving Best Picture winner of 1939, Ernst Lubitsch's masterful Ninotchka, gets a deep dive discussion in this episode as co-hosts Dave and Andrew swoon over Greta Garbo, laugh over her immaculate comedic timing, and fawn over the hilarious script co-written by the one and only Billy Wilder. Dig into this Russian/France rom-com and discover your new relationship litmus film. Please, go and watch this delightful film right now. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPod https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3e3MSf6ISLk&t=1162sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A long epic Best Picture winner deserves a long epic discussion. It's Gone With the Wind time as Dave and Andrew tackle Victor Fleming's (and George Cukor and Sam Wood) 1939 'classic', tackling the themes of racism, love, Vivien Leigh's performance, and Clark Gable's attractiveness. It's a long, complex discussion, embracing film history, and the value of reflection. Dig on in. Read Angelica Jade Bastién's piece on Gone With the Wind on Vulture here. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPod https://anchor.fm/s/4ab9ae70/podcast/rssSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'This is why I'm obsessed with movies' - Dave We reach a monumental moment in the history of the Academy Awards: the first film not in the English language to be nominated for Best Picture. This is Jean Renoir's masterpiece, Grand Illusion (La Grande Illusion). Nominated solely for Best Picture, this masterful film encompasses the war movement in 1914, following captive French soldiers and their engagement with enemy forces. Find out why this one in particular matters more than most. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPod Read Roger Ebert's piece in Grand Illusion (La Grande Illusion) here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BT5DX07x94&t=29sSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We return to the world of Frank Capra with his second Best Picture winner, You Can't Take it With You. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew dig into this charming film, and as they do they uncover a Hollywood that wilfully steals from its own past to weave new stories. Full of delight and whimsy, this Best Picture winner features Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore, James Stewart and Edward Arnold. At the end, Dave and Andrew are forced to ask... while You Can't Take it With You, does that matter? Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don’t Matter – @AwardsDontPod Send us an email at: contact@thecurb.com.au Listen to the Sex & Lucia theme here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVDb8fZqsdMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first version of A Star is Born features the first ever Best Actress winner, Janet Gaynor, and Frederic March, and is directed by William A. Wellman, who collectively tell the tale of an actress on the rise, and an actor on his way down. It is a celebration of the rise and fall of greatness. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew leap into this slightly problematic tale, questioning its importance nowadays, and going further and asking whether this narrative still matters. Please be warned that this particular episode features discusses about mental illness, alcoholism, and suicide. Listen to Talk Film Society's Queer and Now podcast here and follow them on Twitter here. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter - @AwardsDontPod Watch the explanatory trailer for A Star is Born here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=culU4EUXww8See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Truth becomes fiction in William Dieterle's biopic of the famed French author, Emile Zola, in the 10th Best Picture winner, the creatively titled The Life of Emile Zola. With a narrative that embraces the heights of the Dreyfus Affair, while also taking in the divide between the impoverished and the wealthy, at the same time it critiques the military. In this episode of Awards Don't Matter, co-hosts Dave and Andrew discuss and divide the film, ultimately coming to the conclusion whether it's the narrative of The Life of Emile Zola that matters, or if the film itself does. Dig on in and find out. Make sure to check out Dave's new podcast, Off Screen Death with co-host Michael Denniston. Subscribe via RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave Awards Don't Matter - @AwardsDontPodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

     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 RSS Feed, Anchor.fm, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @Darnthatdave https://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 – @Darnthatdave https://anchor.fm/awards-dont-matterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtg7dFeu-20See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Grand Hotel was nominated for one single Oscar - Best Picture - and triumphed in its sole category. Hosts Andrew and Dave discuss the tragedy of its sole nomination, and the value of a talkie like this. Dig on in. Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce – @TheCurbAU David Giannini – @DarnthatdaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 film that is possibly indefensible, while Dave stands steadfast in the evisceration of this Western film. Clips used in this episode are pulled from Cimarron, copyright owned by Fox Pictures. The music at the end is from Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, copyright owned by Sony ATV Publishing. 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 information.

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 PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 telling this kind of narrative on film. Eventually, the two hosts ask the important question: Does the Best Picture winner All Quiet on the Western Front matter anymore? Clips used in this episode are all pulled from All Quiet on the Western Front, copyright owned by Universal Pictures. 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: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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 FeedSpotifyDeezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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 South Also, 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 // Deezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FeedSpotifyDeezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy 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 kissWings - tracking shotSubscribe to the show via the links here: Show PageApple PodcastsRSS FeedSpotifyDeezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGianniniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 FeedSpotifyDeezer Follow the hosts on social media at the links below: Andrew F Peirce - @TheCurbAUDavid Giannini - @DaveAGiannini Clips used in this episode: Billy Crystal Oscars Opening Monologue 1998James Cameron wins Best DirectorQuentin Tarantino InterviewSunrise: A Song of Two Humans End MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every so often, an interview comes along that you can't turn down. That's how it was with writer/director/actor Jim Cummings and his film Thunder Road. Easily one of the finest films of the year, Thunder Road is a masterwork in balancing comedy and drama. In this interview, I talked to Jim about his filmmaking process, and how he sees the distribution platform changing in America. Support The Curb on Patreon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurbAU Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheCurbAU Website: https://www.TheCurb.com.au If you want to get in touch, send an email to TheCurbAU@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Oh hey there.  How are you going?  It's been a while between drinks, but here we are with a new rambling episode of Not a Knife, the podcast that's all about nonsense. On this episode, I start off by talking about social anxiety and how that's been playing on my mind lately. I then move into talking about the best game of the year, Celeste, before branching into a huge discussion about a bunch of films - Sorry to Bother You, Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story, Cargo, Suspiria, Book Week, Anna and the Apocalypse, Shirkers, The Night Comes for Us, Roma, Instant Family, and Can You Ever Forgive Me?  This is a long, rambling episode with no editing! Such skills! Much Wow! Hopefully you enjoy it.  Support The Curb on Patreon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurbAU Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheCurbAU Website: https://www.TheCurb.com.au If you want to get in touch, send an email to TheCurbAU@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An interview with Book Week director Heath David and Cine Vivo festival programmer Rafael Baro.    Find Book Week here: https://www.facebook.com/bookweekfilm/ Find Cine Vivo here: http://www.cinevivo.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviews of Hereditary, Edie, Tully and a Best of 2018 so far. An interview with Sweet Country director Warwick Thornton. Also, a quick look at indigenous artist Kira Puru and her new song Molotov.  (As a sidenote, I called Diablo Cody's directorial debut Heaven in this episode. It's actually Paradise. Still not a perfect film, but one that I do enjoy.) Pick up Kira Puru's Molotov right here. Check out other great shows on the Auscast Network here. Show featured in this episode: Hong Kong Confidential. Support The Curb on Patreon. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCurbAUTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheCurbAUWebsite: https://www.TheCurb.com.au If you want to get in touch, send an email to TheCurbAU@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew caught up with directors Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead to chat about their latest film, The Endless, which is in Australian cinemas right now. They also chat about the process of creating high concept sci-fi films on a low budget, and what goes into the creation of a genre flick like The Endless and Spring.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew caught up with actor turned director David Wenham, as he headed around Australia to promote his feature length debut, Ellipsis. Starring Emily Barclay and Benedict Samuel, this Before Sunrise in Sydney style film is a solid debut feature which explores some interesting ideas.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this double interview episode, Andrew catches up with film producer and teacher Kenta McGrath about his work with young filmmakers for the Water Features project at the Perth International Arts Festival, as well as director Paul Damien Williams who directed the fantastic documentary Gurrumul. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders listeners are advised that the following episode contains voices of people who have died. Make sure to check out the Water Features program as it screens at the Fremantle Arts Centre from Wednesday the 7th of February through to Friday the 23rd of March. Keep an eye on Madman Films as to where Gurrumul will be screening around Australia. The Gurrumul song at the end of this episode is Djarimirri.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When I started out covering Australian cinema and interviewing those behind the films that I love, I had one name at the top of my list as to who I'd love to interview - Warwick Thornton. The director of the highly acclaimed Samson & Delilah, and the cinematographer behind films like Radiance and The Sapphires, Warwick Thornton is one of Australia's most talented filmmakers. With the arrival of his latest, (and arguably one of the great Australian films around), film Sweet Country, I was able to tick off that 'wishlist interview' and sit down with the man himself for a chat about what goes into his craft. Please make sure to check out Sweet Country while it's in cinemas - check the Transmission Films website for a heads up as to what cinemas it's showing on. As for international listeners, make sure to keep an eye on your local cinema pages, or just follow Sweet Country on Twitter here. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feed Listen/Subscribe on Stitcher Listen/Subscribe on Android Listen/Subscribe on iTunes Tags:  Sweet Country, Warwick Thornton, Australian film, Australian cinema, The Last New WaveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Last New Wave, Andrew gets a bit of a surfing history lesson with producer Phil Jarratt as he runs down the stories in his documentary Men of Wood & Foam. This is an exciting, interesting documentary that looks at the 'Brookvale Six' - some of the pioneers of surfing in Australia.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Last New Wave, Andrew chats with director, writer, author and artist Michael Rubbo. Michael has released a new book - Travels With My Art - continuing his record of being 'man of all talents'. This is a wonderful look at how one mans art changes over the years, and how it's influenced by his life and his other endeavours. You may know Michael's work from the career creating TV series, Race Around the World or from his film The Peanut Butter Solution. Make sure to head over to Michael's website - www.MichaelRubbo.com.au - to purchase a copy of Travels With My Art and to check out Michael's other work.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Andrew gets to sit down with writer/director Stephan Elliott and chat about his latest film, Swinging Safari. You may know Elliott's previous work with The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Welcome to Woop Woop. His latest film is a dive into seventies culture, and features an all star cast, including Guy Pearce, Kylie Minogue and Julian McMahon.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alongside the re-introduction to The Last New Wave, we have decided to re-run our first episode – one focused on Ray Lawrence’s classic, Lantana. Ray Lawrence’s film showcases career best work from Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Kerry Armstrong, Barbara Hershey, Vince Colosimo and more.  Andrew is joined by Dwight Hurst to discuss the film at length. Dwight’s work can be found on www.DwightHurst.com .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Andrew catches up with horror director Greg McLean to discuss his latest film Jungle, while also touching on what drives him as a horror director. Jungle is a superb survival horror flick featuring Daniel Radcliffe as Yossi Ghinsberg, a tourist trying to survive a harsh jungle environment. After the interview, Bernadette and Andrew review the film and discuss what works about it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, director, author, all round funny guy Ben Elton has made a triumphant return to cinema with his second film, Three Summers. Set in Western Australia, this is a film that celebrates community, life, music and what it means to be Australian. It's a pure joy of a film. Andrew sat down with Ben to discuss what went into making the film, and what inspired the Australian-ness in it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Miller's classic pig flick Babe: Pig in the City gets a thorough discussion with Michael Denniston from Following Films. Babe: Pig in the City is one of the great Australian animal films, and one that certainly pushes your emotional buttons in every way. As the follow up to the Best Picture nominee Babe, Babe: Pig in the City is a film full of intricate characters and themes.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, director, comedian, producer, actor, Craig Anderson joins Andrew to discuss his latest horror film, Red Christmas. Starring Dee Wallace, this horror film is one that pushes a few boundaries - namely, it's a film with a villain that has a controversial origin. While this discussion is mostly light hearted, it is necessary to put a trigger warning in for anybody sensitive to the topic of abortion. Craig's film is bloody, and most importantly for a horror film, fun. The discussion also covers his work on Double the Fist and Black Comedy, as well as his extensive range of VHS tapes and the archival of Australian cinema. It's a good one.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Umbrella Entertainment have once again come out with an essential Bluray release of a great Australian film. This time, it's Mark Hartley's Not Quite Hollywood. Andrew caught up with Mark to discuss his documentary and find out about the research that went in to making an exhaustive film about a great period of Australian cinema.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The classic Australian kids film, Storm Boy, gets a deep dive on this episode with a new guest - Ben Kooyman. Henri Safran's classic is a powerful, important film about a young boy and his relationship with a pelican that he helps raise. In this episode we talk about the history of Storm Boy, where it stands in the the Australian New Wave period and discuss David Gulpilil's career. Ben runs a fantastic website called Down Under Flix which was part of the inspiration for this show. Make sure to head over to the site and give his reviews a read, and also follow him on twitter here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teenage Kicks is a powerful, impressive feature film debut from writer/director Craig Boreham. Craig cut his teeth on short films and has established himself as one of the great voices of LGBTIQ cinema in Australia. In this interview, Craig talks about the creation of the film as well as the working process with actor Miles Szanto.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing on from our interview with Zelos writer Claire J. Harris, we now turn to the director - Jo-Anne Brechin. In this interview, Andrew chats to Jo-Anne about what goes in to the directing side of a film like Zelos.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Zelos week on The Last New Wave as we bring the first of two interviews with the minds behind the film. In the first of the two interviews, Andrew caught up with writer Claire J. Harris to discuss how this independent film about infidelity came about and how the process to getting it made occurred. Keep an eye out for an interview with director Jo-Anne Brechin in the next day or two.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Andrew interviews director Lorenzo Benitez about his film Six Months to Salvation. Focusing on Lorenzo and six other volunteer English teachers from Australia, Six Months to Salvation looks at the effects of teaching English in a country where it is not the main language. It asks - what does that do to ones culture?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew is joined by Killing Ground writer/director Damien Power to discuss his debut film. Starring Harriet Dyer and Aaron Pedersen, Killing Ground is a truly terrifying film that will no doubt have horror film fans getting behind it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Andrew invites director/editor Mike Brook and his sister and producer/narrator Patti Brook in to his home to discuss their documentary, Something Quite Peculiar: The Life and Times of Steve Kilbey. This is fascinating documentary that looks at the iconic voice behind one of Australia's greatest songs - Under the Milky Way. It questions the role of the artist in relation to the art that they create, especially in regards to that art having taken on a life of its own. As this was recorded in Andrew's home, of course it would be inevitable that his dogs would show up. In the second half of the interview there is a little bit of ambient dog noise. Make sure to keep up on the updates of where Something Quite Peculiar is screening by hitting like on the facebook page right here.  Support us on Patreon here Become a Patron! Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Follow The Last New Wave on Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Subscribe to the RSS feed for The Last New Wave here. Listen to AB Film Review here. Follow ABFilmReview on Twitter or Facebook at ABFilmReview, or on Following Films. Read written reviews and see other episodes on www.ABFilmReview.com. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Listen/Subscribe on Android Listen/Subscribe on Google Play Listen/Subscribe on iTunes Listen/Subscribe on Stitcher    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ann Turner's 1989 horror/drama Celia is a film that has almost been lost to time. It's a powerful film that stars Rebecca Smart in the titular role of Celia, a young girl who is questioning her place in the world after the death of her grandmother. Touching on themes of communism, politics and the desire to own a rabbit, Celia is a brilliant film that is crying out for rediscovery. With thanks to guest hosts David Hart from Pop Culture Case Study and Anya Novak from AnyaWrites.com and Daily Grindhouse, the film is covered in great detail. Even if you haven't seen the film, I highly recommend giving this one a listen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project Eden: Volume 1 is an ambitious genre event that was filmed across multiple countries and will - as the title suggests - span across multiple films. Co-written and co-directed by Terrance M. Young and Ashlee Jensen, Project Eden: Volume 1 shifted the ways that films in Australia are released, with pre-release hype built up through various genre festivals around Australia. Andrew was able to talk to Terrance M. Young to discuss the film.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, it's been one whole year since The Last New Wave started and even though I'm a few days late, I wanted to celebrate that milestone with an interview that I absolutely loved doing. This interview is with the director of the documentary It's Not Just Me Jonathan Messer, a documentary about four transgender men in Perth and their journey transitioning from female to male. It's a fantastic documentary that is making up 50% of Jonathan's PhD. It had a couple of packed screenings at this years Revelation Film Festival, which is where I thankfully caught it. It's definitely one of the best documentaries of the year. Even if you didn't manage to catch the film, this interview is still worth listening to. When I started The Last New Wave, I had wanted to cover Australian cinema with all its different genres. I'd hoped I'd eventually be able to interview people along the way and talk about their films, and sure enough, I've been lucky enough to do just that. Being able to sit down and talk about Jonathan's documentary with him has been one of the best experiences I've had with The Last New Wave and is definitely the reason why I love doing this podcast. If you've joined me on this journey, then thank you! A few links as mentioned in the episode: The It's Not Just Me Facebook page The TransFolk of WA Facebook page PFLAG - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secrets at Sunrise is a documentary about the critically endangered Western Ground Parrot and the people who work tirelessly to work to conserve the parrot and the bio-diverse environment they live in in the South West of Western Australia. Andrew caught up with director Jennene Riggs to discuss her documentary and the work that went in to gathering the footage for it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round two with some of the team from Watch the Sunset. This short interview with actor, co-writer, producer and co-director Tristan Barr, actor Aaron Walton and cinematographer Damien Lipp was recorded outside Luna SX after I'd had a chance to see the film.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch the Sunset is a film about crime, drugs and rural Australia. It's also a film that was shot in one take. Andrew sat down with co-director, writer, actor Tristan Barr, actor Aaron Walton, cinematographer Damien Lipp, and  and Stephanie Mauro who is the graphic designer, Stewart Tyson who is along for the ride, to discuss the film and what the influence was on the production of it. This was recorded right in the middle of Revelation Film Festival, and also right in the middle of Leederville, so there is a bit of ambient noise, but if you make yourself a coffee you'll feel like you were there too.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meal Tickets is one of the best Australian films of the year. Director Mat De Koning spent 10 years collating footage for this story about Perth band Screwtop Detonators and then combining it into a 90 minute feature about hope, dreams and kick ass music. I gave it a huge four and a half out of five in my review (here), and can't recommend checking it out while it screens at Revelation Film Festival (here).   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Knot Detective is a Perth made film by directors Aaron McCaan & Dominic Pearce. It’s an homage to SBS films from the nineties – specifically the samurai films screened there. It’s insanely fun and it screens at Perth’s Revelation Film Festival. Read my review here, and check out when it’s screening at Revelation Film Festival here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Mary Zournazi explores her heritage, refugees and canines in the documentary Dogs of Democracy. It's a film that tells fascinating stories about the history of a city through the eyes of dogs, and the roles these dogs play in the ever changing society within Athens. Andrew was able to talk to Mary about her film as well as what inspired her to tell this tale.  Dogs of Democracy screens at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival on the 16th of July at 9:30am. You can purchase tickets here. The screening is a charity screening, with the money raised going towards the RSPCA. For those interested in reading Mary's book which she co-authored with director Wim Wenders, Inventing Peace: A Dialogue on Perception, then you can find more out about it here or purchase it on Amazon here.  Support us on Patreon here Become a Patron! Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Follow The Last New Wave on Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Subscribe to the RSS feed for The Last New Wave here. Listen to AB Film Review here. Follow ABFilmReview on Twitter or Facebook at ABFilmReview, or on Following Films. Read written reviews and see other episodes on www.ABFilmReview.com. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Listen/Subscribe on Android Listen/Subscribe on Google Play Listen/Subscribe on iTunes Listen/Subscribe on StitcherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China's 3Dreams is a documentary by director Nick Torrens that looks at the history of China, and the 'three dreams' that help shape the country going forward. It's a truly fascinating, eye opening film that I am really glad I was able to watch, and most importantly, was able to discuss with Nick. Thanks to the output of this years Melbourne Documentary Film Festival, I've been exposed to some truly great films that showcase stories from around the world that I never knew existed. China's 3Dreams is one such film. There are a lot of documentaries that Nick recommends seeking out at the end of the episode, so I'll link to some of them here: First of all, a link to Nick's website where you can find out about his films. And some of the films he recommended; Putuparri and the Rainmakers by Nicole Ma, Contact by Bentley Dean & Martin Butler, Snow Monkey by George Gittoes, Glass: A Portrait of Philip in Twelve Parts by Scott Hicks, Hephzibah by Curtis Levy and Prison Songs by Kelrick Martin. If you're in Melbourne when China's 3Dreams is playing, then make sure to buy a ticket here.  Listen to my interview with Complicit co-director Heather White here.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew goes solo on this episode as he breaks format to interview Complicit co-director Heather White. This is a documentary which explores the toxic work environments that make up the cheap migrant labour in China - specifically focusing on the work environments that many people who create the latest smart phones and tablet devices work within. It's a truly powerful documentary that needs to be seen by everyone. For Australians, your chance to see Complicit comes with the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival which will be screening the film on July 14th at 6:30pm. Tickets can be purchased here. If you're not in Melbourne on July 14th, then head over to the Complicit website and find out about where the film will be showing, as well as more information as to what you can do to help out. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Pete Gleeson joins Andrew to discuss his new documentary Hotel Coolgardie. This is fascinating documentary about two barmaids who have taken up employment at the remote bar in Coolgardie. Not only do they get work, but they get a different kind of attention than they expected. Please seek out this great film as it's a fascinating look at an aspect of Australia that isn't usually shown on film.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh hey! Gay icon, horror masterwork, AACTA award winning film The Babadook finally gets its due with a maxed out, two hour long episode which discusses Jennifer Kent's film in all the depth it requires. The main discussion was recorded after the internet deemed the top hat wearing figure that is the Babadook was a gay icon, so unfortunately we don't touch on that too much - but, there is still a Ru Paul's Drag Race clip though. As if talking about The Babadook longer than its own running time wasn't enough, there's a very short bonus discussion about Cate Shortland's Berlin Syndrome.  The Polygon article on how the Babadook became a gay icon can be read here.  Dave's great show Pop Culture Case Study can be listened to here, and the essential episode on Patty Jenkin's Monster can be heard here.  Support us on Patreon here Become a Patron! Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Follow The Last New Wave on Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Subscribe to the RSS feed for The Last New Wave here. Listen to AB Film Review here. Follow ABFilmReview on Twitter or Facebook at ABFilmReview, or on Following Films. Read written reviews and see other episodes on www.ABFilmReview.com. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Listen/Subscribe on Android Listen/Subscribe on Google Play Listen/Subscribe on iTunes Listen/Subscribe on StitcherSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is an episode which has crawled out of our very shallow archives. It was supposed to be released earlier this year to coincide with the cinematic release of David Stratton's documentary David Stratton: A Cinematic Life, but instead just didn't get released! So here it is in all its average audio glory. This interview was aptly recorded in the foyer of the great Windsor Cinema here in Perth, Western Australia, and alongside the background noises, David was under the weather on the day of the interview. None the less, I feel it's an interesting enough interview (even if my nerves of interviewing an idol come through a little bit too much). The rest of the episode is the Q&A which took place after the screening with local film reviewer Mark Naglazas and David Stratton. Again, the audio isn't the best, but it's still worth listening to if you can. David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema is playing on ABC iView right now, so make sure to check that out alongside the many Australian films on there before they disappear. When they do disappear, make sure to head over to Ozflix.tv to rent old and new Australian films. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Director Ivan Hexter joins Andrew to discuss his documentary Tunnel Vision - a film about the problematic East/West link proposed by the then Victorian Liberal government. Tunnel Vision shows the community power through protesting and social media campaigns that helped bring about a new government, as well as help end the expensive and disastrous project. Tunnel Vision screens on July 16th at 5:00pm. Tickets can be purchased here. To help support Tunnel Vision, head over to the Documentary Australia website for more information on how to do so. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival kicks off on July 9th and carries through to the 16th of July. Screening as part of the festival is The Gateway Bug, a documentary about the future - and that future is entomophagy... aka... eating bugs! Andrew interviewed director Johanna B. Kelly and producer Cameron Marshad about what went in to making a documentary about bugs, and what inspired them do cover this subject. The Gateway Bug was funded through Kickstarter, which Cameron discusses the ways he navigated through crowdfunding. This is a truly fascinating documentary in the line of That Sugar Film and The End of the Line - it'll make you look at the way you consume food in a different light, while also making you consider just how beneficial our insect friends are. The Gateway Bug screens on July 16th at 3:00pm. Tickets can be purchased here. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival kicks off this year on July 9 and runs through til July 16. Part of the lineup of great films on display is Belinda Mason's Constance on the Edge. This is a powerful documentary about mother of six, Constance, learning to adjust to life in Australia after moving here as a refugee from Sudan. In the lead up to the festival, Andrew spoke to director Belinda Mason about what went in to making the film and what documentaries like this mean for Australia's understanding of refugees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up our Jasper Jones coverage on The Last New Wave, we have one last treat - an interview with star of the film Aaron McGrath. Aaron was kind enough to chat on a Tuesday evening about his work on the film and his past work as well. Please, Australian folks, head along to see Jasper Jones while it's in cinemas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Andrew interviews star of the new comedy sequel A Few Less Men, Chloe Hurst. In it, he talks to Chloe about life after moving to the US and the transition from stage to film based roles.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've stuck around in modern times too long on The Last New Wave, so with the help of David Blakeslee, we jump back to 1919 with Raymond Longford's The Sentimental Bloke. It's not often that you can use the term 'genuine classic' for films, but if there were ever a time, it would be now. The Sentimental Bloke adapts CJ Denis' poems into a beautiful story of a man finding his way in life. On this episode, I'm helped by David Blakeslee of Criterion Reflections fame to help discuss the film. Make sure to check out his blog, while also listening to his work that can be found on Criterion Cast and Eclipse Viewer. Follow him on Facebook and Twitter as well. Given the fact that The Sentimental Bloke is a silent film, I also enlisted the help of Leanne Drew to read out some of CJ Denis' beautiful poems. The backing music is that of Jen Anderson who provided the score for the 2004 restoration of the film. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angourie Rice is the star of Australian films like Jasper Jones and the cult hit These Final Hours. In Rachel Perkins adaptation of Craig Silvey's much loved novel, Angourie stars as Eliza Wishart, the sister of missing girl Laura.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode Andrew is joined by repeat guest Dwight Hurst to discuss Michael James Rowland's 2007 film Lucky Miles. A rarity in Australian cinema, Lucky Miles is a drama/comedy about asylum seekers.  Listen to The Broken Brain and check out Dwight's work here and follow him on twitter. To read more about the Australian Government produced film Journey, head to the website here. To watch the film with English subtitles, visit the YouTube link here. Read The Guardian interview here. On this episode Andrew is joined by repeat guest Dwight Hurst to discuss Michael James Rowland's 2007 film Lucky Miles. A rarity in Australian cinema, Lucky Miles is a drama/comedy about asylum seekers. Listen to The Broken Brain and check out Dwight's work here and follow him on twitter. To read more about the Australian Government produced film Journey, head to the website here. To watch the film with English subtitles, visit the YouTube link here. Read The Guardian interview here. Watch episodes of Bush Mechanics here. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of The Last New Wave, I was able to sit down with Saroo and Sue Brierley, the people who have inspired the Garth Davis directed film Lion. In this interview we discuss how Saroo's inspirational story was transferred to the screen, as well as discussing the importance of adoption in Australia. This interview was recorded in the Outdoor section of Luna Leederville, so there is a bit of background noise, but hopefully that doesn't disrupt from what is an interesting interview. Many thanks to the folks at Luna for allowing us to utilise their space to record. For further information about adoption and the film Lion, check out the films website here, or read about the adoption process in Australia here. Find out more about Saroo's journey, and his book A Long Way Home on his website here. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Christmas! So, after the year that was 2016, it's only fair to discuss the most Christmassy film that Australia has to offer. Yep, that'd be John Hillcoat's dirty, disgusting western epic, The Proposition. Once again, Andrew has dragged Michael Denniston from War Machine VS War Horse kicking and screaming to discuss an uplifting epic about death and retribution in summertime 1880's Australia. But, before that discussion, Andrew and Bernadette go into the (short) history of Australian Christmas films, while also discussing the importance of recognising Aboriginal Culture in films.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back with the first sci-fi film of the podcast, Alex Proyas' Dark City. Conceived before Proyas directed The Crow, Dark City is an impressive science fiction film that presents an ever shifting world with some great set design. In the introduction of the episode, we ask, 'what exactly is an Australian film?' Andrew is joined by David Hart from Pop Culture Case Study to discuss the film in depth.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the last of the look at the Australian New Wave series, Andrew is joined by artist Simon Sherry to discuss Russell Mulcahy's directorial debut - Razorback - aka the film with the giant pig. In this episode we not only touch on the film itself, but then we go on to discuss at length some of the great forgotten Australian films that are crying out for DVD releases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a special episode of The Last New Wave. Andrew was able to sit down and discuss the great career of Brian Trenchard-Smith with the man himself. Starting off with a discussion about his new book - The Headsman's Daughter - before moving back to where it all began with Brian's editing of trailers and then moving into directing The Man From Hong Kong. This extensive interview covers a lot of Brian's work, while at the same time it only just scratches the surface. The Australian film Brian recommends at the end is Tony Williams Next of Kin. Make sure to head over to Amazon to purchase The Headsman's Daughter.Find more of Brian Trenchard-Smith's work on Trailers From Hell.Head over to Umbrella Entertainment to purchase the 4K Bluray of The Man From Hong Kong.Dead-End Drive-In can be purchased from Arrow Entertainment. Make sure to listen to Part One on The Man From Hong Kong featuring Miranda Sajdak here. Listen to the other Australian New Wave episodes below: Wake in Fright – 1970 – Ted Kotcheff – Guest Michael DennistonThe Man From Hong Kong – 1975 – Brian Trenchard-Smith – Guest Miranda SadjakThe Man From Hong Kong – Interview with Director Brian Trenchard-SmithPuberty Blues - 1981 - Bruce Beresford - Guest Bernadette PeirceRazorback - 1984 - Russell Mulcahy - Guest Simon Sherry Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second entry in the Australian New Wave series is here! This time, I'm joined by director Miranda Sajdak to discuss the film. This is part one of two episodes covering Brian Trenchard-Smith's The Man From Hong Kong - the second featuring an interview with Brian. Make sure to head over and follow Miranda on twitter, and make sure to as well head over to her GoFundMe page and throw your support behind a female director making an exciting action film. Find more about the Umbrella Entertainment release here. Listen to the other Australian New Wave episodes below: Wake in Fright – 1970 – Ted Kotcheff – Guest Michael DennistonThe Man From Hong Kong – 1975 – Brian Trenchard-Smith – Guest Miranda SadjakThe Man From Hong Kong – Interview with Director Brian Trenchard-SmithPuberty Blues - 1981 - Bruce Beresford - Guest Bernadette PeirceRazorback - 1984 - Russell Mulcahy - Guest Simon Sherry Head over to Ozflix to watch great Australian films. Become a Patron! Follow us on twitter at ABFilmReview, Facebook at ABFilmReview. Feel free to leave us a review on iTunes here. Read reviews or find other show episodes on AB Film Review. Follow us on the Auscast Network here. Join our Facebook group to discuss anything we’ve covered here on AB Film Review or on The Last New Wave here. Follow Bernadette on her twitter feed here… Berealisation. Listen/Subscribe with our RSS feedListen/Subscribe on StitcherListen/Subscribe on AndroidListen/Subscribe on iTunesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Australian New Wave cinema month on The Last New Wave, and what better way to kick it off than with one of the greatest Australian films produced - Ted Kotcheff's Wake in Fright. Not only is it one of the best films Australia has ever produced, it also is one of the great horror films - providing a scorching assessment of outback Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Andrew interviews Australian producer Trish Lake. Her latest film, Early Winter, is currently screening in Australia with Q&A sessions with writer/director Michael Rowe. In this interview, we discuss the themes of Early Winter as well as go into what inspires Trish as a producer. We also discuss two powerful documentaries that she produced - Frackman and The Burning Season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Andrew interviews All This Mayhem and Jisoe director Eddie Martin. In the discussion, the two talk about how the films were created and what goes into documentary filmmaking in Australia.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red Billabong is the new monster flick by first time writer/director Luke Sparke. Starring Dan Ewing, Tim Pocock and Sophie Don, Red Billabong is set in outback Queensland, this new and rare monster film is a joy to watch in cinemas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.