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What’s on
The must-see shows, movies,
events and exhibitions.
AT THE MOVIES
THE BEGUILED
This thriller, adapted from
the Thomas Cullinan
novel of the same name,
unfolds at a girls’
boarding school in
Virginia as the American
Civil War rages. When the
school’s sheltered young
women take in an injured
solider (Colin Farrell), his
presence will set off a
chain of events that has
consequences for them
all. Nicole Kidman (above)
also stars. Opens July 13.
A MONSTER CALLS
Moving and imaginative, this film tells the
story of a boy and his mother (Lewis
MacDougall and Felicity Jones, above) as
they try to come to terms with her illness.
His imagination conjures up a monster
nightly whose tales help him deal with his
complicated feelings. Sigourney Weaver
and Liam Neeson also star. Opens July 27.
PARIS CAN WAIT
Anne (Diane Lane, above)
is at a crossroads in her
life, but when an infection
prevents her flying
with her husband (Alec
Baldwin), she finds herself
taking a road trip from
Cannes to Paris with
one of his associates.
What should be a seven-
hour drive turns into a
two-day adventure of
food, wine and romance,
just what she needs.
Opens July 20.ART ROUND-UP The
National Gallery of
Australia showcases
masterpieces of Australian Impressionism,
until October 31, while the National Gallery
of Victoria will exhibit works by infl uential
Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, from
July 21. Details on each gallery’s website.Don’t miss
Country meets surf with
the Broadbeach Country
MusicFestivalinQueensland
from July 28 to 30. More than
84 local and international
performers, including Sara
Storer, Troy Cassar-Daley
and Kasey Chambers
(pictured), perform during
this free festival. Visit
broadbeachcountry.com.Musical
treat
COMIC CHAOS
Lise (Clare Morehen, left) and Colas are
in love but Lise’s mother has agreed she
will marry Alain, who’s not interested in
romance. How will Lise work her way
out of the contract and into the arms
of her beau? The Queensland Ballet’s
La Fille Mal Gardée will delight with
this comedic love triangle from
August 4 to 19 at QPAC’s Playhouse.
Visit queenslandballet.com.au.K.D. IN CONCERT
K. D. Lang returns to
Australia 25 years aft er
the release of Ingénue.
On tour from July 18.
Visit kdlang.com.