Tag: Australian Cinématheque

5 films to rave about – Sound systems, acid-house and the yellow smiley

Posted by Victoria Wareham   ●   5 Feb 2021

Grab your glow sticks and don the fluro, ‘Rave’ is a music-filled cinematic party that celebrates the rave phenomenon as a sweet-harmony of escapism, hedonism and self-expression. Come and immerse yourself in techno vibes, jungle beats and smooth synth in this free film program at the Australian Cinémathèque, Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) that will…

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5 films to get you revved up

Posted by Robert Hughes   ●   25 Nov 2020

What does a biker do when not riding — visit ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire‘ and watch a film obviously! ‘The Motorcycle‘ exhibition opened the throttle on 150 years of ground-breaking design that shaped one of the most iconic objects the world has ever seen. Featuring racers, record breakers and road icons up close. Get…

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Motorcycles on screen

Posted by Robert Hughes   ●   22 Nov 2020

In association with the Gallery’s major summer exhibition ‘The Motorcycle: Design, Art, Desire’, the Australian Cinémathèque at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) presents the free program ‘Motorcycles on Screen’, which explores the rich history of the vehicle in cinema, from the silent era to today. ‘The Motorcycle’ exhibition was in Brisbane’s Gallery of Modern…

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5 BIFF 2020 films plugging in to the power of music

Posted by Dan Cameron   ●   23 Sep 2020

Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) taps into music’s power of social conscience in many ways, from soundtracks that immerse us in carefully-crafted, thought-provoking worlds to full-fledged riff-powered activism.   For his debut feature Air Conditioner 2020, Angolan director Fradique’s invites singer-composer-producer Aline Frazão to compose the perfect lilting score for the magical-realist wanderings of…

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