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Capone highlights a few choice moments from last night's I LOVE YOU, MAN Q&A with Rudd, Segel, and Hamburg!!!
Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here.
I don't usually report on our various screenings or events in Chicago after the fact, but last night's I LOVE YOU, MAN screening and Q&A with Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, and bonus guest--the film's writer-director John Hamburg-went so extraordinarily well that I just wanted to give you a little taste of the proceedings. First off, this was the biggest, greatest, most receptive crowd ever. The venue where the event was held is designed as a concert venue, but they also play movies there regularly. The picture was a bit on the dim side, but the sound was great, and people were literally roaring with laughter. I saw people crying from laughing so hard.
There was a comedy theater group that warmed up the crowd before we started the movie, and as part of their routine, they had a guy playing electric piano. They also served to delay the film's start just long enough to allow for Rudd and Hamburg's late arrival due to a delayed flight. We actually managed to fake out the audience a little at the beginning of the Q&A by letting them think Paul still hadn't arrived but was on his way. In fact, he'd gotten to the venue with about 20 minutes to spare. So Jason and I took the stage and immediately began talking about Paul, who was waiting in the wings. Jason launched into this extremely loving tribute, calling Paul dreamy and essentially saying that, as a guy, you look at Rudd and say to yourself, "I would go there with him."
At this point Paul came out, the crowd went nuts, and the two men embraced for what seemed like eternity with Jason allowing his hands to go exploring on Paul's perfect ass. I'll admit I don't remember many of the specific questions (a lot of last night's Q&A has already started popping up on YouTube), but I do remember a moment when Paul began to tell a story that he realized was the exact same story that John Hamburg had just told. In mock embarrassment, he doubled over (actually he bent over and covered his head in shame), and Jason immediately took a comforting stance directly behind Paul's aforementioned ass. He gently allowed his hips to grind into Paul while stroking his back and telling him everything was okay. It was quite loving.
One great moment occurred when an audience member asked Jason what the male version of a "chick flick" should be called, and without a moment's hesitation, he answered "A dick flick." Add that to your phrase books, folks.
But I think the undeniable highlight of the evening was a request to bring back the piano from the opening act, which allowed Jason to do this:
There are a handful of clips of this priceless moment on YouTube from various angles. I'm the one on the left, running off stage because I can't stop laughing. Watch the clip where you can really see Paul and Jason's faces. Their reactions are pefection.
Great movie, great crowd, and, especially great guests. Thanks everyone for making this the greatest Chicago AICN event ever.
-- Capone
capone@aintitcoolmail.com
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had to do it
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I realize I am lame for doing so
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Congrats on being first.
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The man has some charm.
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Yes you are lame
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That was absolutely the best scene in FSM. I can't wait to see this movie. The cast is amazing.
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yeah, well it is what is, first and last time I do that. Anyway, this movies looks fucking hillarious. Paul Rudd deserves his shot at a starring role. He was awesome in Anchorman, 40 Year Old Virgin, and Knocked Up (come on, him hiding his fantasy sports obsession was fucking funny. He has come a long way since Clueless and The Object of My Affection.
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Agree about Rudd. Glad to see him getting more and more attention. I like his work.
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Capone did a great job with the event, no question. Best Q&A I have ever seen, too. However, the Brew & View sucked as the place to hold this premiere. The projection was terrible and some of the picture was being cut off. Not to mention as capone did before, it was dark and not very well focused. I know I saw it for free and I shouldn't complain but when you are holding a premiere with the stars and director, how about a little effort. I went to ask one of the girls working there and she rolled her eyes and shrugged, not even bothering to tell the management. Classic customer service. Oh well, the movie kicked ass and I plan to see it again.
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The Brew and View is where you go to see campy movies late at night, not first run films. Still, it's cool that he was able to use a locally owned theater for something this big instead of the big chains and for a Q&A like that with a warm up act, they probably needed some sort of a stage which those little shoebox theaters don't have.
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I'm not arguing any of the points about the picture quality at Brew & View. I watched the first half of the film from the audience, and I didn't really notice major sound problem beyond the audience laughing so loud, I couldn't hear the film sometimes. But it was a classic trade off--we were able to fit twice as many people by having it at B&W, we could drink, and by having a crack sound crew on hand, we were able to make it possible for Jason to perform live. That and the great Q&A made the negatives disappear. Now go pay money and see it again the right way!
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Was truly truly awesome. I've been to several Chicago screenings now, and "I Love You, Man" was hands down the the best. The sound, screen, and not very funny opening act issues were were quickly forgotten once the movie started. Capone, I think it's going to be very very difficult for you to out do last night, if it's at all possible. Also- thanks for the BNAT lowdown.
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While the picture quality wasn't that great, I think the overall benefits to the Vic make it a perfect place for future screenings as opposed to AMC. The Vic just has that sneak screening feeling that allows the audience to get into it. Also, we would never have seen Jason perform his Dracula song without the Vic and the keyboard. It made that whole terrible opening comedy act worth it.
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...albeit freezing time at the Vic last night. Having seen IRON MAN and PINEAPPLE EXPRESS in 2008 locally thanks to Capone, the venue this time felt like a step backards, but who am I to complain? My wife, the birthday girl cited in the Q&A, had her best b-day in years, and she's the envy of all of her friends. Thanks much, Mr. Capone!
ps -- we ARE going to go back to a proper theater in 2-3 weeks, hopefully with all the friends we've recommended this HILARIOUS film to. Rudd & Segel RULE!!! -
I hope they did the warm up for free, because they suck-diddly-ucked. But as soon as Capone took the stage everything was grits n' gravy.
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Not being chosen for this one hurt. Truly. Deeply.
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If Rudd and Segel don't end up fooling around, then this movie is going to be totally upstaged by Lynn Shelton's upcoming HUMPDAY. For all their talk of "bromance" I bet they totally chicken out.
How much longer do we have to watch the same 5 actors make the same 5 bad movies. I can't wait for the end of the Apatow era. -
I hate it when talented it people get together, make great moves, and have a great time doing it. Give me more Madea goes to jail and meet the Spartans. Awesome.
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Just the title makes me laugh.I used to be subjected to the "Madea" movies and plays while sitting in a waiting room once a month. I just can't get over how that guy has made a billion dollars doing the same tired jokes over and over. It's probrably the same reason Larry The Cable guy has a job. America is great isn't it?
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What's your point?
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The idea is funny but it's actually a really terrible song?
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