The movie has continued to resonated and stay rooted in the collective consciousness ever since.
Ranked by Entertainment Weekly as one of the greatest modern movie romances, “Say Anything” made a star out of John Cusack, who went on to continued success in multiple films including “High Fidelity,” “Grosse Point Blank,” and “Being John Malkovich” among others.
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Cusack will be in Cincinnati on Aug. 2 for a screening of "Say Anything" followed by a live conversation regarding his career and the making of the film. Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. May 10. Tickets will range from $52.75 to $153.
It's a movie that Roger Ebert called “one of the best films of the year” when it was released.
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With four decades’ worth of roles in over 70 films, John Cusack will share stories from his career, answer audience questions, and give a behind-the-scenes look into his breakout role as Lloyd Dobler, following the screening of the iconic film.
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A limited number of VIP gold circle seats will be made available that include a post-show photo op with Cusack.
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WANT TO GO?
What: John Cusack with a screening of "Say Anything" and a live Q&A
Where: Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati
When: August 2, 7:30 p.m.
Cost: Reserved tickets: $72.75, $62.75 and $52.75 (plus applicable fees), go on sale May 10 at 10 a.m. at www.tafttheatre.org, the Taft Theatre Box Office, and www.ticketmaster.com.
More information: http://tafttheatre.org
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