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In Conversation - Homeground - Linda Chant: daydream
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Upcoming Events
Multiple Dates18 Feb 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 amBring the little ones to our free, early-learning program for two to five year olds. Have fun doing crafts and introduce your child to the wonders of museums and galleries! Every Wednesday & Thursday 10am - 11am Term 1 - February 11 to April 3
28 Feb 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pmJoin Linda Chant and Natasha Lunniss, Western Plains Cultural Centre curator, as they discuss art's ability to be a medium for escapism, freedom, and emotion, and the transportive quality of Chant's newest exhibiton 'daydream'.
07 Mar 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThe second pairing of actors turned from Charming to Killers is Robin Williams in Chirstopher Nolan’s 2002 film Insomnia. William’s role in this neo-noir psychological thriller deviated from his comedic roles and will have you seeing the actor as an entirely new person.
11 Apr 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThelma & Louise, the 1991 buddy comedy drama film directed by Ridley Scott. Previously known for his brooding action films, Scott’s foray into a humanised female led comedy style is still a classic over 30 years later, proving that directors who take a chance and break the mould can create magic.
02 May 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmIn a notable departure from his more surreal work, Lynch’s 1999 film The Straight Story focuses on human emotion, simple characters and the American midwest imagery in this biographical road drama based on Alvin Straight’s real journey.
13 June 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis week’s film is 2004’s Monster, starring Charlize Theron who transformed not only physically but also diverting from her previous roles to play American serial killer Aileen Wuornos in this gritty portrayal.
04 July 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis week’s film is Ordinary People (1980), starring Mary Tyler Moore whose sudden departure from previous roles as a comedienne to a bitter mother dealing with the death of her son and a dysfunctional affluent family.
01 Aug 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis week’s film is The Boston Strangler (1968), which starred the unlikely villain Tony Curtis who had made a name for himself as the romantic lead and surprised audiences with this dramatic performance as a disturbed serial killer.
09 Sept 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis week’s film is Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), which starred the unlikely villain Henry Fonda who was the beloved ‘everyman’ and father figure of Hollywood to a ruthless and cold-blooded outlaw in this subversive Western.
10 Oct 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis week’s film is the slapstick 1980 comedy Airplane! Featuring a notable lineup of actors including Leslie Nielson, Peter Graves, and Robert Stack in this parody of the disaster film genre, all of whom had never been in a comedy.
07 Nov 2026, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pmThis surrealist fantasy comedy marked Spike Jonze’s first foray into feature film directing, with Cameron Diaz in an unglamorous role and John Malkovich playfully subverting his serious image to ask "What would you do if you could live inside John Malkovich’s head?
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