Dialogue: Post-screening Q&A with John Cusack May 29.
“Causes us to leave the theater quite unreasonably happy.” - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times
“A guaranteed pleasure for anyone who ever loved pop music, owned a record collection or suffered in love.” - Desson Thomson, The Washington Post
“Like laughing into a mirror for 113 minutes”. - Wesley Morris, The San Francisco Examiner
Nick Hornby’s cult novel made a successful transition from London to Wicker Park in this inventive romantic comedy about a just-jilted record-store owner who looks back over the ruins of his love life. John Cusack’s forceful performance is backed by a top supporting cast including Jack Black, Todd Louiso, Tim Robbins, Catherine-Zeta Jones, Lili Taylor, and Joan Cusack. (MR) Screened as part of our 2001 Starring Chicago movie marathon.
Dialogue: post-screening Q&A with John Cusack Friday, May 29, 5:45 p.m.
25 For 25
To celebrate 25 years on State Street, the 25 For 25 series revisits standout titles from our State Street history, spotlighting films that have lit up our screens since 2001 and reflecting on the Siskel Film Center’s programming legacy. Each selection connects to a past Siskel program, highlighting the Siskel Film Center’s long-standing commitment to diverse and innovative curation.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu