10 Philippine Showbiz Today
September 8 - 21, 2017
Jan. 22-Feb.7, 2015
Tulip Fever (PG) ***
Petal Power!
Danger in the floral trade combines with unbridled passion to
heat things up in Tulip Fever. Thought to have run into some slight
productions problems like other movies you really can’t observe any
on screen troubles in this rather unique and original entry from EOne
Entertainment. Go ahead and man up by taking in this pleasurable
lark likely holding court at the International Village Theatre or Fifth
Avenue Cinemas in Vancouver.
Don’t miss out on visiting this unique charmer likely here for only a
week or so. ‘A’ for effort goes into this cinematic odyssey which delves
deep into the troubled marriage of a wealthy nobleman and what
essentially is an arranged (attempted) marriage. On the surface, there
is no coercion on this rich man’s part. Classy elegance exudes from
the outer charm of Christoph Waltz (SPECTRE) who takes a shine to
his new lady love - a young lassie.
Upbringing is oh so important. Trust Alicia Vikander to get under
the skin and into the heart of her new husband who has made his mark
in the murky world of the flower trade. Where else but in Amsterdam
could such a storied affair take place. Set in the remote past, Tulip
Fever shows lots of promise. Apart from the heady old-world elegance
reminiscent of mid-seventeenth century Europe, more drama is
thrown into the mix as a young buck in the art world takes a fancy to
the missus and vice versa. Needless to say, illicit affairs can be both
heady and deadly. Choose your passion and poison wisely as a cold
chill comes your way.
Romantics will enjoy Tulip Fever that boils over into a battle of the
minds that puts the recent Mayflower Connor McGregor fight to shame.
Well, maybe it’s not that jarring but it still does pack a few punches and
with its twists and turns and will surely keep you intrigued. ●
Christoph Waltz and Alicia Vikander in TULIP FEVER, an Entertainment One release
Pinoy Celebrity Birthdays for September
1 – Ariel Rivera (1966)
2 – Michele Bumgarner (1989)
2 – Padim Israel (1956)
3 – Carlo Aquino (1985)
4 – James Youngblood (1986)
4 - Rustom Padilla (aka
BB Gandanghari, 1967)
4 – Palito† (Reynaldo Hipolito, 1934)
4 – Max Soliven† (1934)
5 – Gilbert Remulla (1970)
5 – Amy Perez (1965)
5 – Pido Jarencio (1964)
6 - Carlos Padilla, Sr. † (1910)
7 – Weng Weng† (Ernesto dela
Cruz, 1957)
8 - Ruel Vernal (1946)
9- Kristine Hermosa (1983)
9 – Yoyong Martirez (1951)
9 – Sergio Osmeña† (1878)
10 – Mary Walter† (1912)
11 - Ferdinand Marcos† (1917)
12 – Kara David (1973)
12 – Jeffrey Cariaso (1972)
13 – Bong-Bong Marcos (1957)
14 – Patrick Garcia (1981)
14 – Freddie Hubalde (1953)
15 – Dyan Castillejo (1965)
15 – Kata Inocencio (1960)
16 – Janno Gibbs (1969)
17 – Larry Cruz† (1941)
17 – Aiza Seguerra (1983)
17 – Jennifer Rosales (1978)
17 – Alex Tinsay (1958)
18 – Julio Card. Rosales† (1906)
19 – Francine Prieto (1982)
19 – Arturo Tolentino† (1910)
20 – Erich Gonzales (1990)
20 – Asia Agcaoili (1983)
20 – Jay Sonza (1955)
20 – Rey Langit (1948)
21 – Ben Abalos (1935)
22 – Jericho Rosales (1979)
23 – Joey Loyzaga (1961)
24 – Ed Angara (1934)
25 – Bong Revilla (1966)
25 – Mark Gil† (1961)
27 – Alex Castro (1985)
28 – Diosdado Macapagal† (1910)
29 – Mike Enriquez (1951)
30 – Jeric Raval (1974)
30 – Teresa Carpio (1956)
30 – Ishmael Bernal† (1938) ●