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Playing Under the Influence

The Black Cat

Three of Australia's best-known musicians select, reflect and discuss the film that's had the greatest influence on their music.

Chris Bailey (The Saints), Tex Perkins and Clare Bowditch offer an intimate exploration of sound and cinema, and the personal impact of both.

Co-presented with Melbourne Music Week.



Curated by Richard Sowada, Kate Welsman, Lisa Palermo and the musicians.

Saturday 17 November - Saturday 24 November 2012
Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Member $11

McCabe & Mrs Miller + Q&A Tex Perkins selects this fine Robert Altman 'anti-Western' classic as one of his top three films of all time.

High Tide + Q&A Clare Bowditch selects the 1987 Australian classic High Tide directed by Gillian Armstrong and starring the wonderful Judy Davis.

Tales of Terror + Q&A Should we be surprised with Chris Bailey's dark side choice of these sinister Edgar Allan Poe scribed Roger Corman directed tales?