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The Curb
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Filmmaking
Western Australia
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Jimpa
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Climate Change
Grief
Mental Health
Memoir Of a Snail
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Melbourne International Film Festival
Make It Look Real
Magic Beach
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Welcome to the Curb. This is the podcast where we bring you in depth interviews with filmmakers, creatives, and curators of culture.

This podcast is recorded in Boorloo, Western Australia.

Support The Curb on Patreon, and make sure to follow us on Facebook. Contact with us via our email.

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Adam C. Briggs is a prolific voice in Australian cinema, with acclaimed films like A Grand Mockery, Boogie Bobby, and his new film, Phillip Philadelphia, arriving over the span of a few years. His films are the result of collaborations with equally v... more

While Australian comedies are making their mark on the small screen, they've been moderately absent on a film level, with only a handful emerging over the years - Audrey, How to Please a Woman, Birthright, and now, James Robert Woods acidic comedy Th... more

Multi-hyphenate talent Laura Brogan Browne is the voice behind the powerful short film Allegedly, an impactful story about Clover (Bailey Spalding), a high school graduate who participates in an anonymous survey she's sent by her high school mentor a... more

For regular readers of the Curb..., you'll no doubt be familiar with the admiration and respect that I have for Laneikka Denne and the cohort of filmmakers and storytellers they've worked with over their career. The pinnacle of that admiration came i... more

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Recent Guests

Laneikka Denne
Filmmaker portrayed in the interview, co-creator of Oi
Self/Collaborator on Mud Crab, Oi
Episode: Unpacking Oi, Aussie voices, and queer identity on screen with Sophie Serisier & Laneikka Denne
Sophie Serisier
Filmmaker and co-creator of Oi
Self/Collaborator on Mud Crab, Oi
Episode: Unpacking Oi, Aussie voices, and queer identity on screen with Sophie Serisier & Laneikka Denne
Brandon Daley
Filmmaker and creator of Positions
Episode: Brandon Daley on gambling your anxiety away with his acidic comedy $Positions
Alana Hunt
Multidisciplinary artist exploring history through archival research and remix
Independent artist
Episode: Alana Hunt on mining the history of Western Australia through archives with Displacement and Replacement: A Remixed Narrative of Western Australia
Jess Londono
Filmmaker, creator of EMUM
Filmmaker/EMUM
Episode: e-Mum Director Jess Londono on motherhood in the age of AI
David West
Director of Lint
Lint
Episode: David West on breaking cinema with the hyper independent Lint
Miley Tunnecliffe
Writer-director of Proclivitas
Independent/Western Australia based
Episode: Miley Tunnecliffe on building tangible horror in her feature film debut Proclivitas
Aud Mason-Hyde
Non-binary actor and child of filmmaker Sophie Hyde
Episode: Sophie Hyde and Aud Mason-Hyde on the queer kaleidoscope that is their stunning film Jimpa
Sophie Hyde
Filmmaker known for exploring identity and self-realization in her works
Episode: Sophie Hyde and Aud Mason-Hyde on the queer kaleidoscope that is their stunning film Jimpa

Hosts

Andrew F. Pearce
Co-host of The Curb; long-running interviewer and commentator on film, television, and culture; based in Boorloo, WA.
Andrea Pierce
Co-host, collaborator on The Curb; contributes as interviewer and producer liaison; focuses on film, storytelling, and representation.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Quickly becoming a favorite

    I only discovered this particularly delightful film podcast a little while back, but I'm going through the back catalog with a quickness 'cause the hosts are smart and funny, and (I've gotta be honest here) their Australian accents really cheer me up for some reason. Thanks for that, guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emilie Zarnow
    United States9 years ago
  • Always a blast!

    So, you enjoy film talk? You like insightful conversation? You love hearing two people hashing out old arguments day in, day out? Well, the first two are in sufficient supply to keep you entertained for days! The latter one.... well, maybe look elsewhere.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul “BlokeBusters” H
    United States10 years ago
  • They have fun!

    Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeff Sanguis
    United States10 years ago
  • I don't Trust Any other review

    This podcast is thoughtful and engaging. The synthesis of the two hosts melds into a fantastic masterpiece. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacrtic look out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NoBetterPairThanCoffeeAndBagel
    United States10 years ago
  • Aussie! Aussie! Aussie!

    This is a fun and entertaining podcast. They make me laugh. Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeOwens23
    United States10 years ago

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Thoughtful, entertaining film discussion with strong banter.
Candid, charming hosts who build a great dynamic.

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e-Mum Director Jess Londono on motherhood in the age of AI
Q: What research or inspirations did you draw on for the mother-daughter dynamic and the robotic surrogate?
I explored the ethical terrain and the emotional resonance of objects, how they can mimic care and how people might misinterpret or project human feelings onto a robot, while keeping the focus on the questions rather than providing answers.
e-Mum Director Jess Londono on motherhood in the age of AI
Q: How did you come up with the idea for EMUM? Where did the foundation for this story come from?
It drew from a mix of personal experience as an immigrant feeling isolated, plus a curiosity about the digital era and how people engage with technology to fill emotional gaps, especially around motherhood and the dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship.
Alana Hunt on mining the history of Western Australia through archives with Displacement and Replacement: A Remixed Narrative of Western Australia
Q: How do you keep yourself mentally safe during this process, given the violence and heavy subject matter involved in your works?
The act of making the work itself provides grounding and a sense of purpose, offering mental safety through engagement with difficult histories rather than retreating from them; this practice helps sustain the artist through intense material
Alana Hunt on mining the history of Western Australia through archives with Displacement and Replacement: A Remixed Narrative of Western Australia
Q: I'm curious then, you watch the films, what's your process then? Do you watch it once, give it a break for a day, let it simmer in your mind, come back, re-watch it? How is your editing process in those initial stages?
I began by editing them thematically, then shifted to a narration-first approach where the words dictated the edit, with visuals supporting the narration; I cut phrases that felt right and assembled them to form a non-linear accumulation rather than a traditional narrative arc.
Alana Hunt on mining the history of Western Australia through archives with Displacement and Replacement: A Remixed Narrative of Western Australia
Q: I've got a whole list of different things to talk about, but I guess I want to start talking about your interest in archives, because there is a particular interest in them where exploring the truth and the history of a nation, of a culture comes from, and I'm curious where your interest in archives first started.
My interest isn't rooted in a pre-existing archive obsession; it grew out of encountering specific archives, like the Bryan Lobascher films, and realizing how access to images can be shaped or denied, which prompted me to rephotograph scenes to countersignal official histories.

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A long-running interview show centered on filmmakers, creatives, and curators, with a strong focus on Australian cinema and international collaborations. Conversations often explore writing and directing processes, production challenges, representation, and the evolving film-scene in regional Australia, along with music-driven documentary projects and LGBTQ+ storytelling. Standout traits include a mix of intimate creator-focused discussions and analyses of niche artforms (live-score projects, neurodiversity on screen, and personal storytelling through film), making it a compelling listen for industry peers and film enthusiasts seeking thoughtful, insider perspectives. The format tends to surface practical insights about collaboration, fundi... more

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4. Alana Hunt
5. Jess Londono
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7. Miley Tunnecliffe
8. Aud Mason-Hyde

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