Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here.
I don't think there's any reason to talk up writer-director Christopher Nolan's latest work INCEPTION, except to say that a lot of people seem to be hoping and praying that it saves our collective brains from a summer of truly subpar-to-pure-shit releases from the majors. Now I've said before, but it's worth repeating that anyone who thinks the summer overall sucks isn't looking hard enough for the good stuff. There are a handful of really great movies playing or about to open in theaters all over the country. Sometimes these movies are only playing on one screen at a multiplex or only at your local arthouse theater (if you're fortunate enough to have one or two). But we're not hear to talk about all things small; we're talking about one very big release next week.
I have got about 60 seats for the Chicago premiere of INCEPTION on Monday, July 12 at 7:00pm at a 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:
READ THIS VERY CAREFULLY. IF YOU STRAY FROM THE RULES, YOUR ENTRY GETS DUMPED. Send me an email at inceptionchicago@aintitcoolmail.com with the subject line "MIND CRIMES". In the body of the email, I need your Name, the name of your Guest (yes, I want both names, and this must be the guest you bring with you), and the answer to the following question (read carefully): "When you saw the first trailer for INCEPTION, what did you think the film was about?" I don't want you to give me a description of the plot as you understand it. I want to know what your initial thoughts were when you let your mind and imagination run wild after you saw the first moving images from Nolan's movie.
Keep your responses BRIEF--limit your answers to 100 words or less (no matter how tempted you are to go over the limit). The most creative and interesting answers will win, and I will read everyone. Winners will receive an email from me fairly soon. This contest will close as of midnight Wednesday night. No exceptions.
This is NOT and exclusive AICN event, and therefore it is overbooked to assure a capacity crowd. Winners need to arrive early, or they run the risk of not getting into the screening. 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. If you win and don't show up, you will literally be stealing a seat from someone else.
Good luck, everyone! Hope to see you there.
-- Capone
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