Hey everyone. Capone in Chicago here.
So here's how things are going to go in Chicago for the next couple of weeks. I've been lining up about as diverse a lineup of free screening opportunities as you can imagine between now and when I leave for Fantastic Fest at the end of September. And many of these events will feature some pretty cool guests. Some of these films may not be the most obvious choices for AICN readers, but if the film is good, I think that's pretty much the only criteria that matters. This is one of those classic "Trust Me" situations, especially when it comes to the films you may not have heard of.
And the more of you that sign up and show up to these screenings, the more of them we'll get to do in the coming months. So keep your eyes peeled over the next couple of weeks, and I'll do my best at Fantastic Fest to pluck a couple titles from the offerings and line up some kick-ass future Chicago screenings down the road a piece.
First up in our cavalcade of cinematic glory is something that's happening in just a couple of days. I'll admit, I know very little about the new comedy THE VIRGINITY HIT, but what I do know is kind of interesting. The film screened at San Diego Comic-Con, and everyone I know who saw it said it was extremely funny. The film is done is a faux documentary style, and is written and directed by Huck Botko and Andrew Gurland, both of whom also wrote THE LAST EXORCISM (I see I have your attention). The pair also did a very funny film a few years ago called MAIL ORDER WIFE. I have 100 seats for Chicago-area AICN readers to a screening of THE VIRGINITY HIT, taking place this Thursday, September 9 at 7:30pm at a theater in downtown Chicago (the exact location will only be given to the winners). As a bonus, one of the actors in the film, newcomer Justin Kline, will be on hand for a post-screening Q&A. Here's how to win:
Send me an email at VirginityChicago@aintitcoolmail.com (please note the new email address) with the subject line "LIKE A VIRGIN". 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 faux-documentary film--comedy or otherwise, and why?" Keep your responses BRIEF--limit your answers to 50 words or less (no matter how tempted you are to go over the limit). People with the most creative answers win, and will hear from me very soon. Winners will be contacted very soon.
Please keep in mind that this is not an exclusive AICN event, and is overbooked to make sure there is a full house for our guest. 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. Anyone not showing up without informing me ahead of time so I can fill their seats is no longer eligible for future screening contests.
Good luck, everyone! And thanks to Columbia Pictures for making this happen and for bringing Justin Kline to Chicago.
-- Capone
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