CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Dan Baker on WBGR-FM (Monroe, Wisconsin) on March 21st, 2024, reviewing the new streaming series “Manhunt” – based on the bestseller by James L. Swanson – currently streaming on Apple TV+.
Podtalk: Director Amos Why on ‘Far Far Away,’ During Last Weekend of Asian Pop-Up Cinema
CHICAGO – Season 15 of the Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is wrapping up its Fall Edition with Hong Kong Week, and this final weekend is packed with films and in-person events. Click links for details, the following two are on Saturday, November 5th … FAR FAR AWAY, THE FIRST GIRL I LOVED. And on Sunday, November 6th … PRETTY HEART, SEPTET and SCREENINGS WITH THE STARS
‘Far Far Away,’ Directed by Amos Why (inset)
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org
“Far Far Away” is the story of Hau (Kari Shum), stumbling through his quest for love. He meets five young women – all different in their status and goals – that have one thing in common … they all live on the outskirts of Hong Kong. The film is a modern romantic comedy of Hong Kong that explores human connections and the idea of home.
In a Podtalk with Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, director Amos Why and his wife Teresa explain the culture behind “Far Far Away” …
Trailer, “Far Far Away” …
By PATRICK McDONALD |