10 Philippine Showbiz Today
October 8 - 21, 2017
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
LIFE CHAIN
Never Steady, Never Still (PG) ***
Slow Hand!
Ever wonder just what constitutes a “Canadian” film? What with
the recent announcement by Ottawa to help local filmmakers quite
often well-meaning producers come up short. You see it’s one thing to
get taxpayers’ money and employ Canadian talent, it’s quite another
thing to make a film that people will actually go to in Canada - let alone
the rest of the world. Being able to see quality gems is another great
reason to check out the Vancouver International Film Festival. Another
reason is to take in solid films like Thunderbird Entertainment’s Never
Steady, Never Still. Here we see a true Canadian story emboldened by
first class break-out performances.
Scenic British Columbia is the perfect setting for this tale of a
family of three facing all sorts of turmoil. Headed by steady-as-he-goes
big Vancouver supporter Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest), the
former coroner helms a family with a Parkinson’s Disease-challenged
wife and largely do-nothing son.
Faced with troubles at home and a resource town on the ropes
major changes occur on the homefront. For the son to grow and
survive its off to the sea on an oil rig, which leads to a further strain
on his already fragile mind and frame. Elements of growing up and
obtaining responsibility collide with a sexual angst that perfectly fits the
closeted life this young man attempting to break free from.
Scintillating scenery, a well-written story from the heart and fully
fleshed out performances with memorable portrayals from Shirley
Henderson and Theodore Pellerin make Kathleen Hepburn’s directorial
debut a stunner.
For more information on the Vancouver International Film Festival,
call (604) 683-3456 Or go to www.viff.org
Show times:
Friday Sept. 29. 8:45 PM
Saturday Oct 1. 12:15 PM
Tuesday Oct 10. 6:45 PM
- The Rio Theatre
- International Village Cinema # 8
- International Village Cinema # 9
(Running Time: 111 Minutes)
LIFE CHAIN: Held last Sunday, October 1, at King George Blvd from 96th Avenue
to 104th Avenue. Led by OLGC (Our Lady of Good Counsel) Parish Priest Fr John and
DD6 Edz Valdez of Knights of Columbus Don Bosco Council 1027 officers and members
Knights, and parishioners of OLGC Surrey Parish.
Celebrity Birthdays for October
2 - Maria Ressa (1963)
2 - Benjie Paras (1968)
3 - Kidlat Tahimik (!942)
3 - Ryan Eigenman (1978)
3 - Ramon Fernandez (1953)
4 - Francis Magalona† (1964)
4 - Francisco Tatad (1940)
5 - Maja Salvador (1988)
5 - E.R. Ejercito (1963)
6 - Eddie Villanueva (1946)
6 - Lou Bonnevie (1965)
6 - Charito Solis† (1935)
7 - Gerardo Sicat (1935)
7 - Marlou Aquino (1972)
7 - Joey Marquez (1958)
7 - Charlie Davao† (1934)
7 - Esther C. Cajipe†(1968)
8 - Sandy Andolong (1961)
9 - Mars Ravelo† (1916)
10 - Erik Santos (1982)
10 - Francis Escudero (1969)
11 - Ricardo Cepeda (1964)
11 - Daniel Razon (1967)
12 - Edward Hagedorn (1946)
14 - Joey De Leon (1946)
14 - Robert Jaworski, Jr. (1971)
15 - Roberto Corona (1948)
16 - Perla Adea (1952)
17 - Vina Morales (1975)
19 - Christian Bautista (1981)
19 - Mo Twister (1977)
20 - Isabel Oli (1981)
21 - Amy Nobleza (2003)
23 - Juan Luna† (1857)
25 - Oscar Moreno† (1921)
25 - Lito Lapid (1955)
25 - Henry Sy (1924)
26 - Viktoria (1970)
26 - Joey Salceda (1961)
26 - Raul Roco† (1941)
27 - Boy Abunda (1955)
27 - Nino Muhlach (1971)
27 - Charo Santos (1955)
28 - Ramon Mitra III (1964)
28 - Alan Peter Cayetano (1970)
29 - Tia Dely† (1920)
31 - Helen Vela† (1946)
31 - Christopher de Leon (1956) ●