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A brilliant, alchemical wedding of word and picture. [This film] captures McClure's poetry and transforms it in a psychedelic alembic of lust, madness and desire. You must see it!
Ray Manzarek, founding member of The Doors


Absolutely amazing, one of the best short films in a very long time ... really cool, truly visionary
Subterranean Cinema Magazine

Curses and Sermons poster

Cast : Philip Bulcock (The Cowboy), Kasia Halpin (The Stranger), Poppy Rose Antoniades, Nicola Kelleher, Vanessa Parade. Rebecca Paul and Melanie Rook. Editor : Ric Thomas. Director of Photography : Sam Edwards. Music : Andy Dragazis. Writer : Michael McClure. Producers : Nic Saunders and Rebecca Preston. Director : Nic Saunders.

Running Time : 14 min 25 secs. Aspect Ratio : 16 x 9. Colour. Stereo.

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Breathtakingly sweet and beautiful
Michael McClure

Curses and Sermons is a sensually deep laceration across the mind
Amber Tamblyn, Golden Globe and Emmy nominated actress

Nic Saunders’ "Curses and Sermons" is a brilliant blend of psychedelic-cowboy-Americana. Actor Philip Bulcock pops off the screen with Michael McClure’s poetry... singing louder then ever before.
Kirk Baltz, actor "Reservoir Dogs", "24"

Visually sumptuous - at times, stunning
Prof. R.J. Ellis, author of "Jack Kerouac - Outside Writing"

A satisfying exploration of an enigmatic work … stunning visuals
Literary Kicks

Curses & Sermons is a wonderful tribute to Michael McClure, to the sixties, and to an American movie genre that Saunders rightly sees as a perfect embodiment of a classic “beatnik” poem. Most importantly, the film looks great and has wonderful performances
Jack Foley, Poet & Broadcaster

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