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Live in Chicago? If so, you're probably very cold. Perfect time to see an advanced screening of FROZEN! Capone has the details!
Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here.
Although KICK-ASS was certainly the most talked about film that screened at Butt Numb-a-Thon in December, a little three-character movie called FROZEN was the one that I think put the greatest fear and anxiety in the hearts and extremities of those who watched writer-director Adam Green's latest feature (following HATCHET and SPRIAL). I didn't think FROZEN was ever going to get released theatrically for the pure and simple reason that it's almost too good and too terrifying compared to the current crop of shit suspense/horror features making the mainstream rounds in recent years. The film FROZEN most reminds me of is the 2003 thriller OPEN WATER, which is about a couple stranded out of the middle of the ocean with sharks moving in ever so patiently. FROZEN is about three people stranded on a chairlift…at a ski resort that is only open on the weekends…and it's a Sunday night…and it's really cold. And that's all you need to know, aside from the fact that everything these three do to rectify their situation makes perfect sense and is probably what most of us would do. Just thinking about it gives me the chills.
I've got about 100 seats to fill for the Chicago screening of FROZEN on Thursday, February 4, 2010, at 7:00pm at the theater in downtown Chicago (the exact location will only be given to contest winners).
Here's how to secure a pass good for you and one guest: Send me an email at therealcapone@aintitcoolmail.com with the subject line "BUNNY SLOPE TO HELL!" 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 your favorite film set primarily or entirely in snow-covered/ice-cold conditions?" 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 before the weekend.
Please keep in mind that this is not an exclusive AICN event, and it is slightly overbooked to make sure there is a full house. If you cannot arrive at this screening early, please do not enter. If there's even the slightest chance you'll have to back out of attending if you do win, don't enter. 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!
-- Capone
therealcapone@aintitcoolmail.com
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Too bad I don't live in Chicago, I would say my favorite movie set in snow was Hot Dog the Movie. Total 80s T&A HOT! -
A ski resort thats only open on weekends in what looks like peak season.
A ski resort that doesn't check the chair lifts before they close
A person who is not wearing gloves while holding onto the metal bar of the ski lift
Either nobody has cell phones or theres no reception at a ski resort
Wolves. Ski resort. Umm kay.
Sorry, this movie looks completely retarded from the trailer we've seen. -
...and falling into advanced hypothermia? Sounds like it'll give Warhol's "Empire" a run for it's money in the excitement department. "Whuh? Oh! A bird flew by. H-how many more hours does this go on? Are there any more birds?"
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Ryan Reynolds should reorient his career so he's in ALL movies like this. Trapped buried in a box. Trapped on a ski lift. Trapped in the middle of a shark infested body of water. Trapped in a phone booth by a sniper. Go really old school: Trapped in a department store after closing with a pack of angry guard dogs. All starring Ryan Reynolds! Someone start a petition!
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After being shunned for "From Paris with Love" on Tuesday, my feelings are too hurt to be rejected twice in a week. Also, Mystery Team is playing at the Music Box.
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but comparing it to Open Water is a bad bad thing. That film was fucking terrible. Mainly because the acting was so bad. This definitely looks much more superior.
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Touching the Void or Alive
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...I unemployed and possibly filing bankruptcy... and My tax returns won't get here until a day or two after...that really fucking sucks... OPEN WATER is a fave if FROZEN is even in the ballbark of OPEN WATER, HATCHET, or SPIRAL I'm going to be even more pissed....I was HOOKED on FROZEN though the day I read about it... I use to SNOWBOARD up at LUTSEN in the NORTH EAST peak of MINNESOTA and also on the bump known as POWDER RIDGE in Kimball MN... FROZEN is me 420%................
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of course....
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It's too easy to get down from a stuck ski lift to be plausable.
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