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are an older demographic who watch a lot of TV. “ Big Little Lies has also been popular, with the second season released last month. And of course a LOT of ABC classics!” In the movie department, Downton Abbey , Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood , Ride Like a Girl and Joker have been flying off the shelves over the holiday period, Simone says. And with awards season currently in full swing, it’s not surprising that the winning and nominated

titles are experiencing a spike in sales. Moreover, the store’s proximity to Melbourne’s historic Rivoli Cinemas drives interest in independent films and documentaries. “ Free Solo really went off here,” notes Simone, “and the Peter Jackson doco They Shall Not Grow Old was an incredible seller for us.” Yes, the residents of Camberwell have classy taste, which is also reflected in the most requested recent release title – Pavarotti , a documentary celebrating the life of the legendary opera superstar. “It’s very highbrow here,” Simone says with a laugh. And speaking of Camberwell locals, does a certain acclaimed Aussie actor ever pay a visit to the store? “Geoffrey Rush is a major staple of our store,” confirms Simone. “You can tell when a Christmas casual has had a Geoffrey Rush experience. We see him quite regularly and a lot of AFL footballers come in, too.” Aside from working in a store frequented by celebrity clientele, Simone says the best part of her job is when a customer can finally be united with a release they’ve been coveting. “That moment when someone thinks JB may not have a certain something and we do, and they can hold it in their hands and finally take it home, that’s really rewarding.”

SHOP TALK

I n the Melbourne suburb of Camberwell, JB customers just can’t get enough of The Crown . “It’s been like that for a few years now,” says movies and music coordinator Simone Maree, adding that the Camberwell store’s clientele

1 Joker 2 Joker (JB Exc. Steebook) 3 Ad Astra 4 Rambo: Last Blood 5 Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 6 Avengers: Endgame 7 Seven Worlds, One Planet 8 Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (JB Exc. Steebook) 9 Alita: Battle Angel 10 Captain Marvel

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1 Joker 2 Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood 3 Rambo: Last Blood 4 Ride Like a Girl 5 Game of Thrones: Season 8 6 John Wick: Chapter 3 7 Little Monsters 8 Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan 9 Spider-Man: Far from Home 10 Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw

Simone Maree at JB Camberwell, Melbourne

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