Lynn Belvedere

MIDNIGHT OIL 1984

The highly anticipated Ray Argall directed, 89 minute documentary “Midnight Oil 1984” is finally in Australian Cinemas with a limited run from Thursday 10th May 2018. In late 1984, film-maker Ray Argall spent three months on the road, following Midnight Oil with a film camera, shooting around 16 hours worth of film footage, including many candid moments. Highly recommended.

Relive the need for change in the environmental/political messages buried within the passionate lyrics of the massive huge hits of Midnight Oil, and its lead singer Peter Garrett’s first attempt in 1984 to go into federal politics, with the Nuclear Disarmament Party (NDP). The power of rock-music to agitate for societal change, by passionately communicating new ideas to young people, is brilliantly contained within this documentary, ready to inspire a new generation, our millennials.

Fans will appreciate that many hit songs are included, now with studio quality digital music. An incredible wealth of previously unseen filmed footage of Midnight Oil live performances, as taken during 1984 and beyond, at multiple venues, from the launch of the tour for the album “Red Sails in the Sunset”. Experience first hand all that is Midnight Oil and the legendary power of rock-star Peter Garrett, and his unique connection with the fans, at each and every venue.

There is so much song footage, where you can watch Peter Garrett’s clothes constantly change again and again, during most songs. Includes songs played at the massive concerts in Sydney’s Capitol Theatre plus in The Domain, and Melbourne’s Myer Music Bowl. Aspect Ratio 1.75:1 Widescreen with Australian Classification rated M (course language).

 

https://www.midnightoil1984.com.au/

https://www.madmanfilms.com.au/midnight-oil-1984/

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8236394/reference/

https://www.facebook.com/midnightoilofficial/

http://www.documentaryaustralia.com.au/films/3983/the-power-and-the-passion

Published by Lynn Belvedere

Once we were old enough, my parents took the whole family to the Sydney CBD cinemas every week. Thus began a lifetime interest, in going to the cinema every week, and became a passionate cinephile by watching all those very heavily edited ''Australian Film Censorship Board'' true cinéaste versions of brand new release ''Cinematograph Films''. Greater Union always gave my father (who worked in Cinema Distribution Exhibition) guest double movie passes, to every first-night ''red carpet Opening Night'' at The State Theatre Cinema at 49 Market Street. Up until his death, my dad always received ''two house seats'' for every Opening Night performance events at the Theatre Royal SYDNEY and at Her Majesty's Theatre SYDNEY. As a child, when mum choose not to go, I often went with him, to those live performance events. As a young child, I remember being taken for each new show, at both The New Theatre at 60 Sussex Street, and the Phillip Street Theatre when located at 150 Elizabeth Street, and for classical music concerts at Sydney Town Hall. = = = ★★★★★ = = = Being happy is a choice, and I have always viewed my life, as material ready be made into a series of amazing tentpole movies. My New Years Resolution is kept every year: ''Get to see/review five new live theatre shows each week, and get to see/review six new cinema movies each week'', plus is one of the Australian Cinema Pioneers, and apparently have seen far too much already, but always wanting to experience more and more each year. I am also able to do almost everything that I enjoy doing. Yes, I do have a great daytime job in I.T. as ''Software Design Project Manager'', PLUS each evening until quite late - - - Australian Cinematograph Films historical censorship consultant - product-placement consultant - mystery-shopper consultant - playwright, writer, author, director, producer, photographer, cinematographer, color-grader, subtitles proofreader - arts/ drama/ music/ film critic and judge, journalist, member FIPRESCI & FCCA & AFCA, member AACTA accredited film reviewer-critic-writer, accredited IMDB.COM critic-reviewer-author, projectionist, plus an innovative iconoclast - - - ★★★★★ LYNN BELVEDERE ★★★★★ - - - [usr 5] - - -