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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 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

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.

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

time out What’s on

MEGAFAUNA: Explore the Australian National Botanical Gardens’ trail of sculptures of Australia’s long extinct megafauna, continues until 25 July; parksaustralia.gov.au/botanic-gardens LEAVING JACKSON: Jeff Carter and Brooke McMullen bring to life the Johnny Cash and June Carter show at Bicentennial Hall, Queanbeyan, 15 July 7.30pm; theq.net.au BANGARRA: The acclaimed Indigenous dance group brings SandSong: Stories from the Great Sandy Desert to Canberra Theatre, 15-17 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

PHOTOACCESS: The Dickson gallery hosts three new exhibitions, Split, Don’t Be Fooled by the Faces I Wear and Exploded View, until 14 August; photoaccess.org.au CMAG: The civic art space hosts new exhibition, Ruth Lane-Poole: A Woman of Influence, until 2 October; cmag.com.au BELCO ARTS: Hosts workshops led by local artists throughout July and August; visit belcoarts. com.au for more.

SYMPOSIUM: Join Rebecca Mayo, Diego Bonetto and Aaron Chatfield as they discuss embracing the plants around us, at the Tuggeranong Arts Centre, 17 July 1pm; tuggeranongarts.com LOVE AND OTHER TRAPS: An afternoon celebrating the music of love and life by Piera Dennerstein and Lucas Allerton, Sunday 18 July at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest; trybooking.com/BQTTZ THE TEN TENORS: Bring their special 25th anniversary tour to Canberra Theatre, Civic, 18 July 2pm and 7pm; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

SEE-CHANGE REPAIR CAFE: Bring in broken items

Photo Dylan Evans

The Ten Tenors at Canberra Theatre, Civic, 18 July 2pm and 7pm.

and learn repair skills on the last Sunday of each month, 1-4pm at Tuggeranong Community Centre, Greenway. POTTED POTTER: The “smash hit” Harry Potter parody continues The Playhouse, Civic, until 18 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au BOWER: Acclaimed recorder player Genevieve Lacy and harpist Marshall McGuire play Llewellyn Hall, ANU, 20 July 7.30pm; musicaviva.com.au

CANBERRA GLASSWORKS: Creative college students considering a future in the arts are encouraged to apply for the Path to Glass: ACT School Residency. Applications close 20 July 5pm; canberraglassworks.com

CANBERRA RECORDER ORCHESTRA: Will perform a program of early to contemporary music at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 21 July 12.40pm; trybookin.com/BRCYU POETRY: Manning Clark House in Forrest hosts live poetry featuring Shane Strange, Martin Dolan and Penelope Layland, 22 July 7pm; trybooking.com/BSWPH NEW OWNER: A heartfelt tale seen through the eyes of one very cute puppy comes to The Street Theatre, City West, 23-24 July; thestreet.org.au HANNAH GADSBY: Australia’s award-winning funny person brings her new live show, Body of Work, to Canberra Theatre, 24-25 July; canberratheatrecentre.com.au

BRAHMS’S GERMAN REQUIEM: Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra present Ein Deutsches Requiem under the baton of Leonard Weiss, Saturday 24 July 3pm at Llewellyn Hall, ANU; canberrachoralsociety.org

CANBERRA SOUTHERN CROSS CLUB: The Robertson Brothers 1960s TV Variety Show is on Saturday 24 July at Woden; tickets available for 3pm matinee; cscc.com.au EDWINA ROBINSON: The Climate Factory founder gives a talk, Building a Micro-Forest Movement, at Baptist Church Hall, Hughes, 25 July 2.30pm; trybooking.com/BRZNK

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT: Free-rain Theatre’s production of the smash-hit musical comes to The Q, Queanbeyan, 27 July-21 August; theq.net.au ARC: The Australian rock supergroup featured Kram, Darren Middleton, Mark Wilson and Davey Lane bring their Let It Be tour to Canberra Theatre, 28 July; livenation.com.au CHRISTOPHER TAYLOR: The pianist will perform an exciting program at Wesley Music Centre, Forrest, 28 July 12.40pm; trybooking.com/BSSRQ SQUARES 2021: Strathnairn Arts presents the 15th annual people’s choice exhibition/competition at their Holt gallery, 29 July-22 August; strathnairn.com.au

JOHN BUTLER: The multi-ARIA award winner plays Canberra Theatre, 29 July; johnbutlertrio.com

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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