Serendipity in September
ABAYA. Helms inspirational screen marvel, “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig.”
This is a particularly serendipitous month in terms of viewing treats, so we urge you to make time for the best of them.
They’re topped by the theater release (finally!) of Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s latest inspirational, spiritual marvel, “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig.” Dear Marilou is still resolutely confronting her medical battles and crises, so do join us in praying for her recovery, so she can make more films as memorable and moving as this one.
The movie is a triumph not just for the much-loved and esteemed filmmaker, but also for her gifted and similarly committed actors – Ina Feleo, Marvin Agustin, Jomari Yllana, Yogo Singh, Shamaine Centenera, Noni Buencamino, etc.
Most of all, the production is a blessing, because it honors “Ina,” Our Lady of Peñafrancia, and Her loving presence and influence for centuries in the lives of many devotees in the Bicol region, and throughout the land.
To catch the film’s premiere, we had to fly all the way to Naga, but the superlative film – and the beaming smile its luminous success brought to Marilou’s face – were well worth the extra effort. Do watch “Ikaw ang Pag-ibig” starting September 14, so it can fill your hearts with hope and healing, as well!
‘The Kennedys’
New TV shows opening this month are led by “The Kennedys,” a four-part (September 19-22) miniseries on the History Channel about the “royal” US clan that produced US President John F. Kennedy and his brother, Robert, both killed by assassins’ bullets.
Other new treats
Also starting its run this month, on September 12, is the new soap, “Nasaan Ka, Elisa?” with Melissa Ricks heading the stellar cast.
The American Idol concert on September 20-21.
TV5’s new show, “Kumare Club,” at 7 a.m., hosted by Chiqui Roa-Puno, Amy Perez, and Tintin Bersola-Babao.
The 2011 Miss Universe tilt on September 13, with our beauty-and-brains bet, Shamcey, coming on strong.
The psychological thriller, “Trust,” playing in Ayala cinemas and topbilling Clive Owen, Catherine Keener and Viola Davis.
Tonight’s “Maala-ala Mo Kaya” drama, topbilling Laurice Guillen in her should-see portrayal of (as an insider puts it) “a monster-in-law”!
Every Saturday at 4 p.m. starting today, Instituto Cervantes presents “a film cycle that offers an understanding of how Spanish films use realist forms to address social and political issues.”
Today’s feature (with English subtitles) is Juan Antonio Bardem’s “Muerte de un Ciclista (Age of Infidelity).” Call 526-1482, or visit https://manila.cervantes.es.
