INTERVIEW CONTINUE FROM P44 There’s also a sense of darkness and forbidding in your work. I love that. Is that the lot of a good soulful folk singer? Many folk songwriters aren’t afraid to delve into the darker side of life and to tackle the tougher topics. There’s also a feeling I hear in the voices of many soul singers of a sadness, a longing. I feel like I relate to the worlds of folk and soul music for these reasons. I am intrigued by death and loss and the way that we manage to get through these pivotal moments in our lives and I think that often comes out in my songwriting. Do you collect stories? What do you notice as you go through your day? Is that important ? The other day I saw this young homeless bloke carrying a dying old ginger cat and I burst into tears! I had this sudden idea that he was really sensitive. I mean what homeless people have cats? I did make up the narrative to go around that... Do you do that too? See beginnings of something and then complete the narrative?
Most definitely! I think most songwriters are story collectors. I am constantly on the hunt for ideas or lines in a conversation. I think creative people tend to be highly sensitive and empathetic individuals, well at least I am. Basically I am a big ball of nerves rolling around waiting to feel something just so I can use it in a song. Haha. Well apparently I make people cry a lot (I’m a real bitch like that), so I think you can expect tears. I also feel more comfortable in my skin than I have ever been so you can expect nothing but honesty and openness from me. I am also hoping to share some new songs that I have been working on that I have never played to a live audience before, so perhaps you will get a taste of things to come. Claire Anne Taylor plays Mullum Music Festival 14-17 Nov. For program and ticket enquires go to mullummusicfestival.com
CINEMA AD ASTRA
Ad Astra is a science-fiction epic by director, James Gray. The story follows a stoic astronaut, Roy McBride (Brad Pitt), who is sent to Neptune to find his father (Tommy Lee Jones), who has been missing for 30 years after working on a potentially detrimental space project
– Project Lima – and to find out if the project endangers the whole solar system, and to stop it if necessary. Most critics have been raving about the film, with whispers of Oscar nominations. Between the exciting opening scene and the end of the film, Ad Astra is predominately a
slow-burning film. Despite being the main character, Brad Pitt has few lines but delivers an excellent performance; proving further why he is such a sought-after actor. The other stand-out of the film are its visual effects. The same visual director who worked on Interstellar created the stunning space scenes. The fact this movie is a slow-burn turns some people off – if you’re expecting Avengerspaced action and rapid plot development, you’ve got the wrong movie. Supporting the film are other great actors: Liv Tyler, Donald Sutherland and Ruth Negga. For those who like science-fiction based more closely on real science, and aren’t expecting fast-paced action, then this is the film for you.
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THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2 (PG) • ABOMINABLE (G) DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD (PG) • UGLY DOLLS (G) ABOMINABLE 97 min (G) NFT Daily: 10:00AM, 12:00, 2:00PM UGLY DOLLS 87 min (G) Daily: 10:00AM ANGRY BIRDS 2 97 min (PG) Daily: 10:00AM, 12:10PM DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD 102 min (PG) NFT Daily: 10:00AM, 12:10, 2:20PM ROGER WATERS US & THEM 135 min (CTC) Special Event Wed: 7:00PM BIRDS OF PASSAGE 125 min (MA15+) Preview Screenings Fri, Sat, Sun: 4:30PM THE GOLDFINCH 149 min (M) NFT Daily except Tue, Wed: 10:15AM, 3:00, 6:00, 8:30PM Tue: 10:30AM (Open Caption Session), 3:00, 6:00, 8:30PM Wed: 3:00, 6:00, 8:30PM Wed Babes In Arms Session: 11:00AM
AD ASTRA 123 min (M) NFT Daily: 1:00, 3:40, 6:20, 8:50PM AMAZING GRACE 88 min (G) Thu, Mon, Tue, Wed: 4:30PM Fri, Sat, Sun: 11:00AM DANGER CLOSE: THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN 118 min (MA15+) Thu, Mon, Tue, Wed: 10:30AM DOWNTON ABBEY 122 min (PG) Thu: 10:30AM, 1:15, 3:30, 6:00 Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue: 10:30AM, 3:30, 6:00PM Sun: 10:30AM, 3:30, 6:00, 8:00 Wed: 4:30, 7:00PM GOOD BOYS 90 min (MA15+) NFT Daily: 1:00, 6:30PM IT: CHAPTER 2 169 min (MA15+) Daily: 12:00, 8:30PM PALM BEACH 97 min (M) Daily except Sat, Sun: 4:00PM Sat, Sun: 2:10PM
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD 161 min (MA15+) Daily except Thu, Wed: 3:15, 7:00, 8:30PM Thu: 3:15, 8:30PM Wed: 3:15 RAMBO: LAST BLOOD 100 min (R18+) Daily: 8:30PM RIDE LIKE A GIRL 96 min (PG) NFT Daily: 10:50AM, 4:30, 6:40, 8:50 SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK 107 min (CTC) NFT Daily: 1:45, 4:00, 6:15, 9:00PM THE AUSTRALIAN DREAM 105 min (MA15+) Daily except Sat, Sun: 2:15PM THE FAREWELL 100 min (PG) Daily: 4:00, 6:15PM THE LION KING 2019 118 min (PG) Daily except Wed: 1:00PM Wed: 2:00PM THE NIGHTINGALE 136 min (MA15+) Daily: 11:00AM
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CELEBRA
26 SEP - 13 OCT AT PALACE BYRON BAY OPENING NIGHT
NEW ITALIAN CINEMA
THE CHAMPION
TWIN FLOWER
A beautifully balanced blend of the spectacular and the intimate. Starring Stefano Accorsi GALA: Thu 26 Sept at Palace Byron Bay 6.30pm Arrivals 7.00pm Screening and afterparty with a taste of Italy, drinks and Italian tunes SELLING FAST!
This nuanced and profound drama set against the beautiful Sardinian landscape is an exploration of companionship, lost innocence, and shared destiny as two troubled teenagers journey towards a new life.
COMEDY, ITALIAN-STYLE!
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CLOSING NIGHT
PAVAROTTI
Ron Howard’s inspiring documentary A frazzled father finds himself in hot water about Luciano Pavarotti. as he tries to hide his daughter from his Sun 13 Oct at Palace Byron Bay new girlfriend in this hilarious comedy-of- 6.00pm Reception errors starring Fabio De Luigi and Micaela 6.30pm Film screening Ramazzotti.
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STARS BY LILITH
WITH THE SUN JOINING MERCURY, VENUS AND WEEKEND NEW MOON IN DIPLOMATIC, PEACELOVING LIBRA, THIS WEEK’S OPEN TO NEGOTIATION
ARIES: . A quadrella of planets – including expressive Mercury, affectionate Venus and a new-start moon – in your house of teaming-up hits the refresh button on relationships, creative collaborations and professional partnerships; to clarify what’s not working, how it could and whether it’s really worth giving frenemies the benefit of the doubt. TAURUS: With Venus in the sign of beauty, artistry and looking good, you’ll be feeling like buffing up the presentation and scheduling more time doing what you love with who you love. Note for the friday: going out of your way to help someone is likely to boomerang back an unexpected bonanza of blessings. GEMINI: Venus romancing Gemini’s planet Mercury in your house of fun, people and parties has this vivacious, flirtatious week in high spirits. Although, when the urge to merge strikes and you’re talking up a seductive storm, don’t fly off into airy-fairy land. Keep your feet on the ground. Saturn on track again, has your back. CANCER: As you know by now, trying to fix other people is 50 shades of frustrating. But with Mercury in your home zone promoting understanding, and more importantly, the owning of your part in repeating family dynamics, Venus tips this week’s balance-sheet toward more harmonious vibes in Crab castle. LEO: A Mercury/Venus meet-up in your social life lavishes you with the lion’s share of charm to be kings and queens of this week’s scene. So don’t waste your most magnetic time of year watching Netflix. Stash the phone, get out, and talk to people, because even a casual conversation could spark big ideas or an important connection. VIRGO: As Mercury and Venus book into your touchyfeely sector of sensuality and indulgence, this week kicks-off your annual play-date, shifting creativity off the backburner, out of autopilot. Trust issues coming up? Get the facts before you react. Then say how you feel and request what you want – diplomatically of course. . LIBRA: With this week’s quartet of planets – Sun, Mercury, Venus and the weekend New Moon in Libra for your annual high-point, the celestial force is supporting your astrological new year, so don’t waste this perfect portal for setting intentions, goals and projections for the coming twelve months. Happy birthday Venusians. SCORPIO: Unlike others, you might be in quite an introspective space right now, and with Mercury in healing mode, expressing feelings could be therapeutic. If unearthing buried issues instigates a few mini-dramas, plus the letting go of certain situations or expectations, don’t hesitate to downshift or backstep if that seems necessary. SAGITTARIUS: Venus and Mercury in breezy Libra see you free spirits sampling a smorgasbord of new people, the more the merrier; socializing the heck out of this week, networking and connecting. This transit demonstrates the strength in numbers, along with the accompanying aggravations – since conditions always apply, the trick is balancing them out. CAPRICORN: As this week’s Mercury rethinks long term goals, reassesses resources, recalibrates strategies, reboots career ambitions and revives a bit of judicious Capricornian ladder climbing, Venus is in the mood to glam up for a VIP schmooze n’ cruise to get noticed on the professional circuit, in the social swim… AQUARIUS: Venus and Mercury lightening and brightening this expansive, optimistic week combine the best of both worlds, finding a happy balance between freedom and sticking with a commitment. Aquarians feeling breezy, airy and daring are nevertheless advised to take care what you say, because some people are likely to take it the wrong way. PISCES: This air-clearing week encourages letting down your guard, putting on your brave-hat and authentically expressing those rollercoasting, contradictory emotions. Mental Mercury’s also in a perfect position right now to focus on research, especially if it involves long term financial planning, pooling resources, joint ventures or shared investments.
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