HANKS. Portrays heroic pilot in latest film.
Tom Hanks’ latest starrer, “Sully,” was filmed entirely with Imax cameras for stunning clarity and scale. As a result, viewers will see the so-called “miracle in the Hudson” emergency plane landing, heroically managed by Hanks’ character, Capt. Chelsey “Sully” Sullenberger, on Jan. 15, 2009, saving the lives of 155 passengers. Other stars include Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney.
‘PBB’s’ eyecatching look
Viewers of ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother: Lucky Season 7” admire the striking way that the show’s “Bahay Ni Kuya” has been decked out in simply beautiful, stylish and bold SB furniture. Standout pieces include Jelly sofas, Jiji and Sachem accent chairs, and Apmania lounges.
Drop by SB’s showrooms at BGC and Makati, and avail of free layout consultancy for your home with in-store design experts, or visit www.sbfurniture.com.ph.
Birthday concert
The John Van De Steen Male Choir, the Taytay Youth Philharmonic Orchestra and the Amber Jive will perform at the “Music for Our Lady” birthday concert at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 at UAAP’s Celestine Dizon Auditorium. Free admission.
‘Salitang Pinoy Tagalog Book 3’
“Salitang Pinoy Tagalog Book 3” is finally out, six years after the publication of the second book.
Thelma Cleto-Salumbides’ books have been praised for delivering comprehensive, yet easy to understand lessons in Tagalog grammar, building incrementally on its lessons. Its grammatical concepts are supported by many exercises to put those concepts into practice and build a wide vocabulary.
The author’s goal is to reach out to “my kababayan, visitors, diplomats, missionaries, students and all non-Tagalog speakers who want to gain access to the Filipino’s heart and culture.”
The book’s course book and student volumes are available at Fully Booked, Powerbooks, Libros Filipinos, Solidaridad, Popular Bookstore and Goodwill Bookstore.
Joy of sharing
TGIFriday’s now offers new sets of shareable platters billed as “Share More Fridays,” good for up to three persons: Bucket of Ribs is filled with slow-cooked, grilled pork ribs basted in Bourbon BBQ glaze, served with grilled corn and Creole rice. And the Fried Chicken Basket has eight pieces of crispy Louisiana-style fried chicken, similarly served with corn and rice. Visit www.fridays.com.ph.
‘Art 2 Art’
Tony Award winner Jhett Tolentino will be interviewed by Lisa Macuja on “Art 2 Art” on Sept. 11, 3:30 p.m. on dzRH and RHTV. Other program features for September: dance exponent Perry Sevidal, Sept. 4; cartoonist Manix Abrera, Sept. 18; the Barangay Folk Dance Troupe, Sept. 25.
SM Family Movie Day
The monthly SM Family Movie Day offering for September (on Sept. 10 and 11) is Japan’s sci-fi actioner, “Ultraman Ginga S The Movie.” Just buy two tickets, and two kids get to watch for free—plus other freebie perks.