Lauren Cohan topbills new cinematic chiller
COHAN. Portrays unfortunate nanny in “The Boy.”
A NANNY’S job is neither easy nor predictable, but the character of Greta in the new cinematic chiller, “The Boy,” has been given an especially challenging assignment—to “take care” of a child who turns out to be a life-sized porcelain doll! The doll is treated like a real boy by Greta’s employers to help them cope with the death of their son, Brahms.
Greta is provided with a set of rules that she must strictly follow, like: absolutely no visitors, play loud music, read bedtime stories, don’t cover his face, never leave him alone, and don’t forget to “feed” him!
When Greta fails to comply, a series of inexplicable and terrifying events lead her to believe—that the doll is alive! “The Boy” topbills Lauren Cohan and Rupert Evans, and is directed by William Brent Bell (“The Devil Inside”).
Award-winning portrayal
At the recent Critic’s Choice Awards, Leonardo DiCaprio clinched the best actor award for his passionately felt and committed depiction of “The Revenant’s” protagonist—a man who’s presumed to be dead, but comes back, against all odds, to avenge himself on his “killer.”
After his triumph at the critic’s award, DiCaprio has also been nominated for an Oscar, and some veteran observers in Hollywood think that he’s a shoo-in for the even more prestigious honor.
Rap musical features the songs of Francis M
“3 Stars & a Sun,” Peta’s dystopian rap musical featuring the songs of Francis Magalona, will have its preview tonight at the Peta Theater Center in Quezon City.
Directed by Nor Domingo, the stage production closes the theater group’s 48th season. It stars Paolo Valenciano, Gio Gahol, Che Ramos-Cosio and Bodjie Pascia, and runs from Feb. 4 to March 6. Call 891-9999.
Nick Robinson
Young actor Nick Robinson made a good impression on viewers in the global blockbuster, “Jurassic World,” and is now following up with another strong performance in the “The 5th Wave,” opposite another exciting Hollywood comer, Chloe Grace Moretz.
They play young people who try to survive in a future world that’s been decimated by four waves—earth-shattering events from tidal waves to pestilence. J.Blakeson directs, and Liev Schreiber also stars.
‘#NeverForget’
Cooky Chua, Gary Granada, Bayang Barrios Chikoy Pura, Lolita Carbon and other members of the League of Authors of Public Interest Songs (Lapis) will gather today in the concert, “#NeverForget,” at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani Center on Edsa cor. Quezon ave. to commemorate the dark years of martial law.
The show begins at 7 p.m. Visit www.bantayog.org/neverforgetconcert.
‘How To Be Single’
Perfectly timed for Valentine’s Day, the new romantic comedy, “How To Be Single,” follows a group of interconnected characters navigating the ever-shifting sets of codes, customs, apps and emojis of the cotemporary single life in New York City. Stars include Dakota Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie and Leslie Mann. Christian Ditter (“Love, Rosie”) directs from a screenplay by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein and Dana Fox.
‘#Love Throwback’ at PICC
If you want your fix of OPM love songs this Valentine season, the concert to see is “#LoveThrowback” at the PICC Plenary Hall at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 13.
It brings together some of the most exciting performers of the ’80s, including Rico Puno, Raymond Lauchengco, Gino Padilla, Chad Borja, Wency Cornejo and Roselle Nava, along with R&B songstress Nina. Call 722-2222 or 0906 418-0786.
‘The Love Playlist of Carpenters and Platters’
Take a musical stroll down memory lane by watching “The Love Playlist of Carpenters & Platters” at the Midas Tent, Midas Hotel & Casino on Feb. 14 and at Kia Theater in Araneta Center on Feb. 15.
The show features Laurie Briggs (as Karen Carpenter), back to back with The Fabulous Sounds of The Platters, headed by Donne Ray Radford. Call 0918 497-2121.
