One of the most purely funny and charming films I saw at this year’s SXSW Film Festival was ADULT BEGINNERS, starring the very funny Nick Kroll, who also has a story credit on the movie. Kroll plays a narcissistic entrepreneur whose big product launch goes up in flames, causing him to lose all of his money and dignity. He leaves Manhattan to move in with his estranged pregnant sister (Rose Byrne), brother-in-law (Bobby Cannavale) and 3-year-old nephew in his suburban childhood home, and to make himself useful, he becomes the nephew’s nanny while he figures out his life. The film has plenty of funny moments, but it also takes a serious look at growing up and figuring out your place in the world and in your family.
ADULT BEGINNERS opens in many markets on April 24, but the day before that, in Chicago, there will be an advance screening of the film, featuring a post-screening Q&A with Nick Kroll himself. This is actually a paid screening, but I just happen to have a handful of seats for this special screening on Thursday, April 23 at 8:00pm, at the Music Box Theatre. Here's how to win seats…
To win, send me an email at AdultsChicago@aintitcoolmail.com (please note the new email address) with the subject line “MANNY!” (exactly like that). In the body of the email, I need your full Name, whether or not you're bringing a Guest (each winner may bring ONE confirmed guest--if I think you gave your +1 to someone trolling for free tickets at the theater, you won't get in), and that’s it. No question this time, but some light begging and pleading wouldn’t be discouraged. I’ll pick winners at random over the weekend, so check your emails regularly. Continue reading before you enter…
Although this is not an exclusive Ain't It Cool News event, winners' seats will be reserved until 30 minutes before showtime (meaning 7:30 pm). The venue is deliberately overbooked to guarantee a full house for our guests. If you can't arrive by 7:30 pm, don't enter this contest. If there's even the slightest chance you or your guest will have to back out of attending or arrive late 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. And the 24-hour-notice-to-cancel rule is done. If you win and don't show up, the Black List will be your new best friend.
Also, if you don’t win AICN seats, you can still attend the screening by simply buying a ticket from the Music Box Theatre, either at the door on the day of (assuming it doesn’t sell out) or in advance HERE. It promises to be a very fun evening.
Good luck, everyone! And thanks to Radius for bringing this screening and very cool guest to Chicago.
