Black Widow (M) In Ohio, 1995, a Russian sleeper cell agents, super-soldier Alexei Shostakovich (David Harbour) and Black Widow Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz), pose as a family with their surrogate daughters Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova. After they complete their mission to steal S.H.I.E.L.D. information, the family escape to Cuba where their boss, General Dreykov (Ray Winstone) places the two young girls into the Red Room for training as Black Widow operatives. Flash forward to 2016 and Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) is a fugitive for violating the Sokovia Accords, as seen in Captain America: Winter Soldier. Fleeing to a safehouse in Norway, Romanoff receives a package from her
WIN! Priscilla, Queen of the Desert tickets In Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, The Musical, two drag queens and a transgender woman travel across the desert to Alice Springs. Join them on their colourful and exciting journey on the pink party bus named Priscilla when Free-Rain Theatre Company presents their fabulous production at The Q – Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre, from 27 July to 21 August.
Photo Eva Schroeder
Now showing
long-lost surrogate sister (Florence Pugh), containing the antidote to the mind-controlling effects of the latest Black Widow program. First introduced in 2010’s Iron Man 2, a Black Widow solo movie was only really considered after the success of the DC Extended Universe’s Wonder Woman in 2017. Similarly helmed by a female director, Australian Cate Shortland, Black Widow drops the male gaze that has framed the character to date, instead showcasing Romanoff’s struggle with the fallout of her past. Florence Pugh of Fighting with My Family fame is a standout, with hints that there may be a future for her character. Verdict: While a solid Marvel entry, the outing is embarrassingly late for one of the original Avengers. An origin story is preferred over a cobbledtogether side-adventure wedged into the established continuity. 3 stars. - Luke McWilliams themovieclub.net
Bookings: theq.net.au Canberra Weekly has 2 x double passes to the Wednesday 28 July 8pm show (restrictions permitting) to be won.
Enter to win To enter, scan the QR code or 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 July 2021 and winners drawn same day. One entry per person. Entrants must be aged 18+.
Come face to face with Australia’s prehistoric past
MEGAfauna: once there were giants! 26 June – 25 July 2021 8.30 am – 5.00 pm | Free Calling all adventurers! Embark on a trail filled with nature, science, art, culture and history. Get up close and learn how plants and animals co‑existed thousands of years ago. Pick up your map from the Visitor Centre and let the adventure begin! parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens
canberraweekly.com.au
31
