CULTURE CONTINUED
It seems everyone is doing what they can to raise money for those affected by the recent fires. Mandy Nolan will be taking her clothes off and donating her time to the good people at Sketch Appeal for their regular drawing class. Thursday 28 November from 10am–12.30 at Brunswick Picture House. Enquiries to art@ followyourart.net.au
MANBAGGERY: MARK SWIVEL AND FRIENDS After Together’s Senate campaign in the May election, Mark Swivel devoted himself to building up Barefoot Law, an experiment in ‘access to justice’ that’s become a bit of a juggernaut. In September 2019, a play called Avalanche: a Love Story ran at the Sydney Theatre Company – which contained an account of Mark’s marriage to Julia Leigh, the writer and filmmaker (The Hunter and Sleeping Beauty). Mark has never said anything about this (or the book it’s based on). But for one night only he’ll tell all… for a good cause – free from bitterness and the risk of defamation! Mark says ‘A week after Avalanche closed, an old friend died, Richard – who taught me ocean swimming, lived through the events surrounding Avalanche and was at uni with me and Julia. These days I often hear stories from clients that stretch and distress me. The discord and pain, and good things, that live next door. Manbaggery is a story of loving and dying, the communities we live in... and the stories we choose to tell. It’ll be funny and warm, loving and heartbreaking. Trust me, I’m a lawyer. Manbaggery at The Drill Hall Theatre, with proceeds going to the Mullumbimby Neighborhood Centre to assist with legal fees for clients who are experiencing domestic violence. Mark is joined by Smokey Fields, with Dodsy and Gully performing their much-loved Woodstock Revisited show at 7pm! Monday 2 December, 8pm. Tickets $20 minimum donation to mdnc.org.au/donate-womens-resource-services/.
STARS BY LILITH
The sun aligned with Venus and Jupiter in the sign of the Archer renders this week less introspectively Scorpionic, more outwardly bound Sagittaric… ARIES: Ardent Mars scorching into Scorpio has you dancing the power prance, so don’t be dragging tired old worn-out stories to the seasonal bonfire – or if you must, throw them in quick to incinerate and step away. Mercury’s mercifully on the move again, but you April fools still need to stay cool.
CINEMA
TAURUS: With messenger Mercury back on track, tensions and pressure drop from epic to bearable. While this week hits the interpersonal refresh button, you might want to rein in competitive tendencies, soften stubborn stances and take your flexibility pills. And why not, when giving a little could gain you a lot?
Session Times: Thu 21 Nov - Wed 27 Nov DEPECHE MODE: SPIRITS IN THE FOREST 95 min (CTC) Special Event Thu: 7:00PM KNIVES OUT 130 min (M) Adv Screenings Fri, Sat: 3:30, 6:15PM Sun: 3:10, 5:50PM Tue: 6:30 Sparkling Session FORD V. FERRARI 152 min (M) NFT Daily except Sun: 11:00, 12:30, 3:30, 6:00, 9:00 Sun: 10:15AM, 12:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:50PM Wed 11:00am Babes in Arms 21 BRIDGES 99 min (MA15+) NFT Thu, Mon-Wed: 2:30, 4:30, 6:40 Fri, Sat: 1:20, 4:30, 6:00PM Sun: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00PM AFTER THE WEDDING 112 min (M) Daily: 12:10PM BLINDED BY THE LIGHT 117 min (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed: 10:30AM, 1:00, 9:00PM Fri, Sat: 1:00, 9:00PM Sun: 12:30, 8:30PM CHARLIE'S ANGELS 118 min (M) Daily except Sun: 10:30AM, 3:30, 6:30, 8:50PM Sun: 10:30AM, 3:00, 6:30, 8:50 Tue Open Caption 10:30AM
FARMING 107 min (MA15+) Thu, Mon-Wed: 1:30, 3:45, 6:00 Fri, Sat, Sun: 1:30, 3:45, 8:10 FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS 111 min (M) NFT Daily: 10:10AM, 1:00, 3:20, 6:00, 8:20PM HAPPY SAD MAN 93 min (M) NFT Daily: 4:40, 6:40PM JOKER 122 min (MA15+) Daily except Sun: 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30PM Sun: 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:50 JUDY 118 min (M) Thu, Mon-Wed: 10:50AM, 8:15 Fri, Sat: 10:50AM, 8:50PM Sun: 10:50AM, 8:30PM JUDY & PUNCH 106 min (MA15+) NFT Daily except Sun: 4:20, 6:30PM Sun: 3:20, 5:30PM KNIVES OUT 130 min (M) NFT Fri, Sat: 3:30, 6:15PM Sun: 3:10, 5:50PM Tue: 6:30 LAST CHRISTMAS 103 min (PG) Thu, Tue: 10:00AM, 2:30, 8:40PM Fri, Sat, Mon, Wed: 10:00AM, 2:30, 6:50, 8:40PM Sun: 10:00AM, 2:30, 5:40, 8:40
MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL 119 min (PG) Thu, Mon-Wed: 4:10PM Fri, Sat: 10:30AM Sun: 10:00AM ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD 161 min (MA15+) Daily except Sun: 8:40PM Sun: 7:40PM PAVAROTTI 114 min (M) Daily except Sun: 10:30AM Sun: 10:00AM STEPHEN KING'S DOCTOR SLEEP 152 min (MA15+) Thu, Mon-Wed: 11:30AM Fri, Sat: 10:20AM Sun: 10:00AM TERMINATOR: DARK FATE 128 min (MA15+) Thu, Mon, Wed: 11:00AM, 8:50PM Fri, Sat: 11:00AM Sun: 10:15AM Tue: 11:00AM, 9:10PM YULI 111 min (M) Daily except Sun: 1:40PM Sun: 1:00PM ZOMBIELAND 2: DOUBLE TAP 99 min (MA15+) Daily except Sun: 2:00PM Sun: 1:20PM
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LAST CHRISTMAS A less ferocious (I think it’s the lack of dragon) Emilia Clarke plays Kate, a 26 year older Londoner, struggling to put her life back together after a heart transplant she had last Christmas. After once being the life of the party, she has turned to sex and booze for solace. Kate works in a Christmas shop as an Elf and of an evening unsuccessfully auditions for shows. Just as she thinks her life couldn’t sink any lower, she meets Tom (Henry Goulding) outside her shop and begins a flirtatious conversation. Although a flirty conversation is pretty standard for Kate, she soon realises that Tom really does care for her, and this starts a change for the better. She begins helping the homeless, and she reconnects with her family of Yugoslav immigrants, including her mother Petra (Emma Thompson). Despite the twist ending, Last Christmas doesn’t make a dent on the British Christmas rom-com behemoth, Love Actually . We all need stories like these at Christmas time though and Last Christmas scratches that itch for this season. You basically know what to expect; you may laugh, you’ll probably cry, but more importantly it will give you that fuzzy holiday feeling and remind you that Christmas is just around the corner.
GEMINI: With Mars in your house of organisation, a disciplined, ticking off the to-do list approach will be your most efficient and productive. This week’s stimulus to your inner critic is excellent for discerning shopping and decision-making, but possibly a little prickly in the personal sphere, so go easy on the sharp remarks. CANCER: Mars blazing a trail through your zone of romance and creativity unlocks a cosmic release valve to bring back that loving feeling which diminished in recent weeks, while Mercury moves out of its rough patch into an evolution revolution. We remain in volatile times though, so try not to interpret well-meant feedback as criticism. LEO:Mood alert! Mars in your home zone for the first time in two years can rachet up stress and pressure, so downplay the dramatic reactions and righteous rants. Feel them sure, but don’t act on them because outbursts and temper flares won’t serve you – better to practise the dance of diplomatic strategy. VIRGO: Argumentative Mars returning after two years to your communications headquarters has you speaking out loud and proud for the rest of the year, so offer opinions in a way that keeps dialogue open rather than shutting it down. It’s a great transit for brave conversations or marketing pitches, but skip inflammatory posts or online rants.
LIBRA: Mars in Libra’s house of values and self worth all the way through till next year brings a surge of confidence and assurance – along with an urge to splurge on luxury shopping, so stand advised. Mercury accelerating again puts stalled talks and postponed discussions back on this week’s table SCORPIO: Bubble bubble, here comes trouble! With Mars heating up Scorpio waters for the next six weeks, you’re on the boil. If the red planet has you impatient with folk getting your goat and working your nerves, cool your jets – you really don’t want to burn bridges now that Mercury’s finally giving those lagging plans fresh momentum. SAGITTARIUS: While the Sun, Venus and Jupiter sing happy birthday in Sagittarius, Mars spending the next six weeks in your sector of inner work makes it easier to slip into cruise control, conserve energy and avoid burnout. Externally it’s annual busy time, internally this week assists in healing feelings of over-giving and under-receiving. CAPRICORN: The communication planet’s forward move signals it’s safe to start signing contracts, getting tech upgrades, going shopping, booking holiday tickets and accommodation. With Mars green-lighting collaboration, the energy’s bubbling on teamwork too, with the caution for you control enthusiasts to refrain from engaging in wars of words. AQUARIUS: While rogue Mercury in forward gear shifts group dynamics into a more harmonious synch, ambitious turbo-charged Mars in your career corner after two years can make you a stress head. During this week’s combustible cosmic cocktail, anyone could press your buttons, especially nearest and dearest. Chill pills, anyone? PISCES: With lusty Mars in adventurous mode right through the festive season, you’re on a roll. Best times are likely with visitors, or as the travel bug bites, planning holiday getaways. But don’t rush, and minimize multitasking or trying to do too much in a day – all direct routes to potentially expensive mistakes.
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