CHICAGO – There is no better time to take in a stage play that is based in U.S. history, depicting the battle between fact and religion. The old theater chestnut – first mounted in 1955 – is “Inherit the Wind,” now at the Goodman Theatre, completing it’s short run through October 20th. For tickets and more information, click INHERIT.
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 |