Red Carpet: Dazzling Season 18 Closing Night of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Film Festival

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Director Mo Lai Yan Chi of “Band Four”

Director Mo Lai Yan Chi of ‘Band Four’
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org

“Band Four” is something unusual for a Hong Kong film, according to its director, a pop/rock musical. Bringing together a remarkable four generations of Hong Kong musicians, including the iconic HK superstar Teddy Robin. The premise is of a family band – including their nine-year-old drummer prodigy – trying to get it together in the midst of some difficult challenges. The highlight is a jam session between the 80-year-old electric guitarist Teddy and the youthful drummer.

In the Podtalk, director Mo Lai Yan Chi talks about her remarkable journey and the generations.

Director Kelvin Shum of “It Remains”

Director Kelvin Shum of ‘It Remains’
Photo credit: AsianPopUpCinema.org

Kelvin Shum makes his second appearance at the Asian Pop-Up Cinema, after presenting his film “Deliverance” in 2022. In a departure from that particular film, Shum brought “It Remains,” a story in the horror genre with the symbolic themes of the past and how it contributes to our fears.

Director Shum expands upon the elements of “It Remains” in the Podtalk, with a telling perspective on his story telling powers.

By PATRICK McDONALD Editor and Film Critic/Writer HollywoodChicago.com pat@hollywoodchicago.com