Apres Culture

This week we’re talking about the Windy City, with 80s comedy, um, classic? Adventures in Babysitting (1987), plus Life Itself (2014), a documentary about the life and death of iconic film critic Roger Ebert. It is the best of times, it is the worst of times, but don’t worry: Sara Ann’s and Kasey’s relationship will probably survive. Pull up a chair and and accept our sincere apologies for discussing Elisabeth Shue and not mentioning her 1996 Oscar nom for Leaving Las Vegas—it’s time for Après Culture. Tipple of the Week Malort (again, we’re so sorry) Next Week From Sara Ann’s home state of Texas, it’s HGTV juggernaut Fixer Upper (2013-2018) and the Western epic Giant (1956)—all over ice-cold Shiner Bock. Resources On Ebert’s Pulitzer: http://www.pulitzer.org/article/how-mad-helped-roger-ebert-win-pulitzer-prize The NYT’s review of Life Itself: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/04/movies/life-itself-reminiscences-of-roger-ebert.html Ebert’s review of Hoop Dreams: https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/hoop-dr