Roald Dahl’s BFG (Big Friendly Giant) has crossed the path of millions of readers and now it’s been brought to life on the big screen.
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Directed by Steven Spielberg, this beloved fantasy story features Sophie (Ruby Barnhill), a young orphan who is in for the adventure of a lifetime when she meets the Big Friendly Giant (Mark Rylance).
The BFG snatches Sophie and she expects the BFG to cook her for dinner. Naturally scared at first, the young girl soon realizes that the 24 foot behemoth is actually quite gentle and charming. As the friendship between Sophie and the BFG grows, her presence attracts the unwanted attention of Bloodbottler (Bill Hader), Fleshlumpeater (Jemaine Clement) and other giants who love to eat children. By contrast these giants are destructive, loud and scary.
So Sophie and the BFG travel to London to convince Queen Victoria to help them get rid of all the bad giants once and for all. Although there are tense moments of danger and scares, the movie offers discovery of friendship and family, courage and humour. See it for yourself at Great Lakes Cinema – page 3 for session details or visit www.greatlakescinema.com.au.
What’s on
NSW Country Tennis Championships:
Friday, July 1 to Saturday, July 9, Forster Tennis Club. The Country Championships is an event steeped in history and is considered to be the most prestigious country tennis event on the NSW tennis calendar. Since the 1920s, the best country juniors and seniors have competed for more than 30 perpetual trophies on offer.
Forster Keys Fun Day:
Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3 at Elizabeth Reserve, Forster Keys. Along with power boats displaying tricks, and a classic car display there are markets, a jumping castle, merry-go-round, steamboats, children’s playground, dog show, stationary engine display, radio controlled power boats, zumba demonstration, radio broadcast and three live bands.
Bulahdelah Markets
Saturday, July 2, 8am to 1pm at the Visitors Centre Grounds, Bulahdelah. This small market focuses on native plants, homegrown fresh produce, home made cakes and delicacies, crafts, jewellery and clothing.
Kids’ disco
Wednesday, July 6, 6pm at Pacific Palms Recreational Club.. With DJ Travis. Free entry.
Kids’ bingo
Wednesday, July 6, 4pm at Sporties Club, Tuncurry. Hosted by Sporties and Club Forster, this holiday activity sees games called at a slower pace for the children. Prizes to be won. Entry is $8 per child.
