CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the streaming series “Emily in Paris” the adventures of Emily Cooper and her fanciful/fashionable Paris friends and lovers, now in its fourth season. Episodes 1-5 currently on Netflix.
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Entertainment News: Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com at Fan Expo, Aug 17, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on August 15, 2024 - 11:44amCHICAGO – Anime acolytes unite! The Chicago Fan Expo and Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is presenting a screening/discussion of the Anime classic “Inu-Oh” that will be moderated by Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com, and hosted by APUC Founder/Exec Director Sophia Wong Boccio. Mark down Saturday, August 17th at 10:30am in ROOM 13 for the screening and post-screening interaction. For more information on the Anime happenings at Fan Expo, click FAN EXPO ANIME.
Red Carpet: Dazzling Season 18 Closing Night of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Film Festival
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 21, 2024 - 4:04pm- AMC
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CHICAGO – The spotlight and excitement was at the Final Weekend of Season 18 for Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC). The buzz was for APUC Bright Star Awardee Carlos Chan. The respect was for Hong Kong legend Rebecca Pan, who received APUC’s Lifetime Achievement Award, all during Hong Kong Cinema Showcase.
Film News: APUC Lifetime Achievement Award for Hong Kong Pioneer Rebecca Pan, Apr. 20, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 18, 2024 - 1:34pm- 2024
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CHICAGO – The Season 18 Finale of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC) is the Hong Kong Showcase from April 19th-21st, 2024, featuring a Lifetime Achievement Award for the legendary Rebecca Pan, HK filmmakers/actors and current Hong Kong cinema.
Film News: Japan Showcase Weekend at Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema, April 4 & 6, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2024 - 11:43pmCHICAGO – Season 18 of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema moves to Week Three on April 4th and 6th with screenings in Evanston (Illinois) at the Block Museum of Art and the APUC screen headquarters at conveniently located AMC NEWCITY in Chicago. There will be a director appearance, with meet/greet opportunities and post screening Q&As.
Film News: Taiwan Showcase Weekend at Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema, March 23-24, 2024
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 21, 2024 - 1:54pmCHICAGO – Taiwan is the focus for the Asian Pop-Up Cinema this upcoming Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd and 24th, as Season 18 kicks off. Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com will moderate the post film Q&A sessions on Saturday, with the films “A Boy and a Girl” and “The Young Hoodlum.” Click TAIWAN for tickets.
Podtalk: Sophia Wong Boccio of APUC Chicago on Season 18
Submitted by PatrickMcD on March 17, 2024 - 4:12pmCHICAGO – Wednesday, March 20th, will begin Season 18 of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC), a film festival that has grown and evolved to become a prime cultural influencer. The Founder and Curator of APUC, Sophia Wong Boccio, provides a preview to the new season below. For details, click SEASON 18.
FLASHBACK Interview In Memoriam: Lee Sun-kyun Dies at Age 48
Submitted by PatrickMcD on December 27, 2023 - 4:04pmCHICAGO – The world was rocked on December 27th, 2023, when the report came through that South Korean (SK) actor Lee Sun-kyun – who had a prominent role in the 2019 Oscar Best Picture “Parasite’ – had died from an apparent suicide in Seoul (SK), months after his appearance during Closing Night at Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema (APUC), where he represented his outrageous new comedy, “Killing Romance
APUC17: Interview with South Korean Actor Lee Sun Kyun of ‘Parasite’ and ‘Killing Romance’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 22, 2023 - 12:16pmCHICAGO – Season 17 of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema’s (APUC17) had their Closing Night on October 7th, 2023, with a special screening of “Killing Romance” … part of their South Korean Film Showcase … which included an appearance by SK movie star Lee Sun Kyun, who also had a prominent role in the Oscar Best Picture “Parasite.” !—break—>
APUC17: South Korean 'Parasite' Actor Lee Sun-Kyun for ‘Killing Romance,’ Oct. 7, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on October 5, 2023 - 6:17pmCHICAGO – Season 17 of Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema’s (APUC17) wraps up with a South Korean Cinema Showcase on October 6th-7th, 2023, featuring a special in-person appearance by actor Lee Sun-Kyun of the Oscar Best Picture “Parasite,” representing his new film “Killing Romance.” For appearance details and ticket info, click
APUC17: Afghanistan, Iran & Mongolia Spotlight for Sept. 23, 2023
Submitted by PatrickMcD on September 20, 2023 - 12:00pmCHICAGO – Week Three of Season 17 Chicago’s Asian Pop-Up Cinema’s (APUC17) will focus on some outside-the-norm Asian countries including Iran, Afghanistan and Mongolia, including in-person appearances. For details and ticket info, click APUC17.
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