We ran into Rob Stefaniuk (of TIFF vampire rock flick Suck) and his actor/singer girlfriend Barbara Mamabolo out for some dinner with friends at the Spoke Club. When we asked how their TIFF was going, Mamabolo replied, “Exhausting, in a word.” Stefaniuk nodded and we wholeheartedly agreed. We think TIFF is hard on us but it’s probably even harder on those that have to go to screenings and make nice with the press. Luckily, they’ve already sold the distribution rights to the film. Stefaniuk had just finished his last screening and is looking forward to resting. The pair are off to Halifax. The couple saw The Trotsky and Rabia, but didn’t have much time to see other movies. We know the feeling.
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Rocking out with Jessica Paré, Rob Stefaniuk and Calico Cooper at the Suck after-party
Jessica Paré in Suck
The darkly lit and cavernous Phoenix Concert Theatre played host to the Suck after-party last night. A rock and roll theme was in full force, with classic tunes played at top volume and live performances by Mamabolo and The Burning Brides. Aging rockers, as far as the eye could see, bobbed their heads, full manes of long, luxurious hippie hair flipping all about.
Rob Stefaniuk, writer, director and star of Suck, was in attendance with his girlfriend Barbara Mamabolo, an actor in the film and lead singer of none other than Mamabolo. When we asked about the many years it took to get Suck made, Stefaniuk replied, “They were hellish—just ask my girlfriend.” Mamabolo simply smiled.
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