It’s a Sin DVDs

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Wishlist (La lista de los deseos) (CTC)

In Seville, Spain, recently single Mar (Silvia Alonzo) turns to her best friend Eva (María León) for support. Over a glass of wine, Eva asks Mar to check a lump that is concerning her. At her first session of chemotherapy, Eva meets Carmen (Victoria Abril), who suggests the three of them come up with a list of three things they have always wanted to try. Soon the trio are travelling across Morocco in an RV to check the items off before hearing their results from chemotherapy.

Written and directed by Álvaro Díaz Lorenzo, Wishlist balances drama and comedy well. Eva is passionate and dynamic, dramatically dumping her hesitant boyfriend before hitting the road with her best friend and veteran cancer patient Carmen, who on her third diagnosis serves as a guide for Mar. Whereas Mar and Carmen are full of life, Eva is more measured, fully aware of the weight upon her.

The environment is beautifully captured. The sounds, smells and warmth of Morocco are ever-present as the trio go from one comical list-item after another covering mild theft, reconciliations and, of course, love. While some men pop up over the trip, the story is driven by the three women, who are set on living their best lives while they can. Verdict: A poignant and very funny story of women supporting each other through hardship. 3.5 stars. Wishlist is screening as part of this year’s Spanish Film Festival at Palace Electric Cinemas. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net

WIN! It’s a Sin (MA15+) DVDs

To celebrate the 23 April release of It’s a Sin (MA15+) on DVD (RRP $29.95), Canberra Weekly has 10 DVDs to give away.

It’s 1981, the start of a new decade and Ritchie, Roscoe and Colin begin a new life in London. Strangers at first, these young gay lads, and their best friend Jill, find themselves thrown together, and start sharing one another’s adventures. But a new virus is on the rise, and soon their lives will be tested in ways they never imagined. As the decade passes, and they grow up in the shadow of AIDS, they’re determined to live and love more fiercely than ever. Rated MA15+ (strong sex scenes and nudity).

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To enter, visit canberraweekly.com.au and click on the ‘Entertainment’ tab to ‘Competitions’, find this competition and follow the entry instructions. Entries close 9am Friday 23 April 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.

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JOHN BELL: His solo show One Man In His Time: John Bell and Shakespeare at Canberra Theatre Centre, 15 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

DON’T FORGET THE MILK: An exhibition celebrating 50 years of Canberra Milk at CMAG, Civic, until 31 July; cmag.com.au

GOST: The Watson gallery is hosting a dotty Pop-Up project showcasing jewellery and home décor 15-18 April; galleryofsmallthings.com

THE CLARITY SEMINAR: Presented by wellestablished local clinical psychologist, Nicole Daly, at the Federal Golf Course, Red Hill, 15 and 17 April 9am-5pm; nicoledalyseminars.com.au

CANBERRA POTTERS AUTUMN MARKET: Discover some of Canberra’s finest potters and ceramic artists at the Watson art space, 16-18 April; canberrapotters.com.au

THE FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS: Some of the country’s best folk and acoustic performers play St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall, Goulburn, Friday 16 April 6.30pm; smallhalls.iwannaticket.com.au

SIMPLE PLEASURES: A vibrant solo exhibition by Jack Irvine at aMBUSH Gallery, Kambri, ANU, 16 April to 16 May; ambushgallery.com

FLICKERFEST TOUR: Australia’s largest short film festival is on the road, stopping off at Palace Electric, 16 April from 7pm; flickerfest.com.au/tour/canberra

THE WIGGLES: We’re All Fruit Salad Tour! featuring their classics and new songs at Canberra Theatre, 17-18 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

CUBAN LATIN FIESTA: An all Latin experience with proceeds going to the Las Tunas Children’s Hospital in Cuba, 17 April from 6pm, St James Church Hall, Curtin; tickets $15 at the door.

MATT KEEGAN: Performs Vienna Dreaming, a Canberra International Music Festival presentation at The Street, City West, Saturday 17 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

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The Festival of Small Halls at St Saviour’s Cathedral Hall, Goulburn, 16 April.

GRAINGER GALLERY: The Fyshwick venue hosts Benjamin Shine’s exhibition, Defining Moments, until 18 April; graingergallery.com.au

MINI PSYCHIC FAIR: Karmic Soul is back Sunday 18 April 10am-5pm, at Ainslie Football and Social Club; see Karmic Soul Facebook page for more.

RAINBOW RING POUR: An afternoon of painting for women and non-binary folk at the Diversity ACT Community Hub, Kambah, 18 April 12.30-3pm; diversityact.org.au

BIODANZA: A free open class of uplifting music, movement and dance, Monday 19 April 7-8.30pm, Lyneham Primary School; bookings: biodanza.com.au

BEN ELTON: The UK funny man brings his Live 2021 tour to Canberra Theatre, 20 April 7.30pm; benelton.net

SPANISH FILM FESTIVAL: Brings a selection of films we missed last year as well as some brandnew titles to Palace Electric Cinema, New Acton, 21 April-9 May; spanishfilmfestival.com

RENOVATE YOUR SPACE: Goulburn Mulwaree Library hosts ‘Australia’s Renovation Queen’ Cherie Barber, Wednesday 21 April 12.30pm; free, bookings essential via trybooking.com/BOXDL CANBERRA POTTERS: The Watson art space hosts new exhibition Inside by Julie Roberts and Josephine Townsend, 22 April-9 May; canberrapotters.com.au

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MELINDA SCHNEIDER: The award-winning singer-songwriter brings her A Farewell to Doris Day tour to Canberra Theatre Centre, 23 April; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

NEIL MURRAY: The maverick song man and founding member of the Warumpi Band brings his Keep Rolling On tour to The Street, City West, Friday 23 April 8pm; thestreet.org.au

BARKFEST 2021: A dog’s day out filled with fundraising, feasting and fun at QT Canberra back carpark, City West, 24 April 11.30am3.30pm; book via Eventbrite.

TALLAGANDRA HILL: The Gundaroo vineyard and venue hosts the Badloves, with King Canyon, Saturday 24 April 4pm; tickets via Eventbrite.

CRAFT ACT: Host their 2021 artist-in-residence open day at Namadgi National Park, 24 April, with a shuttle service available; book via Eventbrite by 22 April.

BOWIE ORCHESTRATED: A 24-piece Symphony Orchestra will perform the Best of Bowie, Saturday 24 April 7.30pm, Canberra Theatre; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

WATCH AND CLOCK DISPLAY: Hosted by Canberra Chapter of National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, 24 April 10am-4pm, Canberra Irish Club, Weston; gold coin entry.

JEFF LANG: The guitar extraordinaire brings his Some Memories Never Die tour to The Street Theatre, City West, 24 April 7.30pm; thestreet.org.au

Send your free entertainment listings to: arts@canberraweekly.com.au with ‘what’s on’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

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