Free weekly film screenings in thrilling Summer of Sci-Fi program at QVMAG Launceston
Break out you lightsaber for a thrilling Summer of Sci-Fi at Launceston’s QVMAG which will include free weekly film screenings, live space talks, cosplay and activities for families. SEE WHAT’S ON >>
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BREAK out your lightsabers and get ready for a thrilling Summer of Sci-Fi at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery from November 8 to January.
The celebration of time travel, parallel universes and space missions will include free weekly screenings of Hollywood’s top cult classic sci-fi films.
They will include modern box office hits like The Martian and Interstellar as well as vintage masterpiece’s like the 1979 film Time After Time, featuring time travel, author H.G. Wells and London serial killer Jack the Ripper.
As wild as the plot of your favourite sci-fi film might be, the science behind it might not be as far fetched as you think.
At the first screening of each month, movie goers will be treated to an exclusive introduction by QVMAG resident astronomers Dr Martin George and Chris Arkless as they explore the science behind the plot lines.
The Summer of Sci-Fi program will also include live space talks with astronomers and family
activities, with the event culminating with a sci-fi themed cosplay day early next year, filled with competitions, costume workshops, sci-fi craft sessions and more.
City of Launceston Council’s General Manager of Creative Arts and Cultural Services, Tracy Puklowski, said there would be something for people of all ages.
“When it comes to life on other planets, time travel, and the far corners of the universe, there are a lot of fascinating conversations to be had,” she said.
The films will be screened each Sunday from 1pm. See the website for more details.
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