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It is no secret that the mobile phone has become like another appendage in our modern society. In a post-pandemic world, this matter has only become exceedingly evident. Seemingly inspired by this, “Everyphone Everywhere,” directed by Amos Why comedically yet intimately explores our dependency on the handy device.

Everyphone Everywhere is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival

The narrative splits its focus between a few characters. Chit Chung, a graphic designer, forgets his phone while on a trip to meet an old friend. Meanwhile, Raymond Ho faces family troubles amid his phone's recent hacking. Lastly, a woman named Ana waits in a private kitchen, witnessing her husband cheat on her through a security app.

Check also this article Film Review: Far Far Away (2021) by Amos Why

Ostensibly, a film that centers around phones may not sound exciting, but the imagery used to convey such interactions makes for an engaging display.

Ringing Korea’S Grand Bell

“Concrete Utopia,” South Korea’s Oscar contender, was Wednesday named best film at the country’s annual Grand Bell Awards. It also won prizes for best actor, best supporting actress, art direction, sound mixing and visual effects. A disaster movie set in a devastated Seoul, it makes an unusual Academy Awards selection, but has gained high praise from reviewers. Variety this week said the film felt like “’Earthquake’ crossed with ‘Lord of the Flies’.”

The Grand Bell’s best director award nevertheless went to Ryoo Seung-wan for “Smugglers,” while Ahn Tae-jin took the best new director award for “The Night Owl.”

In the other half of the event, Disney+’s “Moving” was named best series, earning Han Hyo-joo the best series actress award to boot.

The Grand Bell Awards, aka Daejong Film Awards, are organized by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea.

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It is no secret that the mobile phone has become like another appendage in our modern society. In a post-pandemic world, this matter has only become exceedingly evident. Seemingly inspired by this, “Everyphone Everywhere,” directed by Amos Why comedically yet intimately explores our dependency on the handy device.

Everyphone Everywhere is screening at New York Asian Film Festival

The narrative splits its focus between a few characters. Chit Chung, a graphic designer, forgets his phone while on a trip to meet an old friend. Meanwhile, Raymond Ho faces family troubles amid his phone's recent hacking. Lastly, a woman named Ana waits in a private kitchen, witnessing her husband cheat on her through a security app.

Check also this article Film Review: Far Far Away (2021) by Amos Why

Ostensibly, a film that centers around phones may not sound exciting, but the imagery used to convey such interactions makes for an engaging display.

Geopolitical situations around the world are at such a stage that many countries have had to take in refugees globally. While a country and its government may be welcoming of these people who're having to leave their homes for one reason or the other, the population of the accepting country may not be so warm towards to newcomers. Hong Kong has, over the years, taken in refugees from a number of South Asian countries, many of who live in the country without many rights. For his debut feature, Malaysian director Lau Kok-rui turns his camera towards not just the situation the refugees find themselves in but also towards the local public's attitude towards them.

“The Sunny Side of the Street” is screening at Udine Far East Film Festival

Taxi driver Yat has a drinking habit and a bad temper, both acting as reasons why he doesn't get along with his police officer son.

Geopolitical situations around the world are at such a stage that many countries have had to take in refugees globally. While a country and its government may be welcoming of these people who're having to leave their homes for one reason or the other, the population of the accepting country may not be so warm towards to newcomers. Hong Kong has, over the years, taken in refugees from a number of South Asian countries, many of who live in the country without many rights. For his debut feature, Malaysian director Lau Kok-rui turns his camera towards not just the situation the refugees find themselves in but also towards the local public's attitude towards them.

The Sunny Side of the Street is screening at Osaka Asian Film Festival

Taxi driver Yat has a drinking habit and a bad temper, both acting as reasons why he doesn't get along with his police officer son.

Other big winners were biopic ’Anita’ and noir thriller ’Limbo’.

Action thriller Raging Fire has won best film and best director for the late Benny Chan at the 40th Hong Kong Film Awards (Hkfa). Other big winners were biopic Anita and noir thriller Limbo.

The event took place last night (July 17) as the Hkfa’s first in-person ceremony since 2019 and was well attended by stars and leading film industry figures.

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Raging Fire, in which Donnie Yen plays a cop who clashes with a former protege, marked the final film of veteran director Chan,...