Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here.

There's a film coming out early next year--January 8 to be exact--called YOUTH IN REVOLT, and it's clearly the product of a demented and extremely funny mind. The movie is about high school student Nick Twisp (played by Michael Cera) whose god-given personality isn't getting him the one thing he really wants--the girl of his dreams, Sheeni Saunders (newcomer Portia Doubleday). Nick develops a sociopathic, often-destructive alter ego named Francois Dillinger, complete with evil-guy thin mustache, and the role offers Cera the chance to play a character unlike anything he's done before. And he completely nails it. The film also includes fine work from the likes of Steve Buscemi, Ray Liotta, Justin Long, Zach Galifianakis, Fred Willard, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Mary Kay Place, and Rooney Mara. Have I got your attention yet?

I have got about 100 seats for the Chicago premiere of YOUTH IN REVOLT on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 pm at a theater in downtown Chicago (the exact location will only be given to contest winners). And as an added bonus, we've got the two leading actors--Michael Cera and Portia Doubleday--for a post-screening Q&A.

Here's how to secure a pass good for you and one guest: Send me an email at therealcapone@aintitcoolmail.com (note the new email address) with the subject line "SUPPLEMENTARY PERSONA". In the body of the email, I need your Name, whether or not you're bringing a Guest (guests' names are not required), and the answer to the following question (read carefully): What is the name of your evil alter ego? You know the one I mean--the one that gives you the impulse to have one too many drinks, push things just a little too far, and ultimately is guaranteed to get you into trouble.

If you provide an explanation to your alter-ego’s behavior pattern (which is encouraged), keep your responses BRIEF--limit your answers to 75 words or less (no matter how tempted you are to go over the limit). Winners will receive an email from me, probably over the holiday weekend.

Although this is NOT and exclusive AICN event, I'm being told our allotment of seats will be held for us until 10 minutes before the start of the movie. And for God's sakes, if there's even the slightest chance you'll have to back out of attending if you do win, don't enter. You'd be amazed how many last-minute emergencies (or other lame excuses) crop up in the 12 hours before every screening. If you have a job that might make you late or unable to attend, or an ill/pregnant relative, or a temperamental significant other, or a scratchy throat, do not enter.

Good luck, everyone! Hope to see you there.



-- Capone
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