Wes Anderson, we love you

I have just watched Fantastic Mr. Fox.If you haven’t seen it, you must. It is  very entertaining and I would let my kids see the movie, if I had any. And that’s saying a lot. There are plenty of “kids” movies that I would never let kids see. If I did I would spend weeks trying to explain sex, and bodily functions and what the swear words mean and what exactly the dated and dripping political agenda/message of the studio/director/writer is pertaining too. Not my ideal of proper conversation for an adult after a long drawn out and dumbed down even for kids flick.

But Fantastic Mr. Fox is not like that. You will find yourself drawn in, just as you are with Wes’ other films. Same humor, which is awesome in an animated medium. Wes also makes use and has fun with the idea of the puppets. Very well done. It is not pretentious nor overly sappy (sorry Where the wild things are, a favorite book a disappointing movie). He does not take himself or the story so seriously that it sucks, he just has fun and that translates into you the viewer having fun with him.

Thank you Wes for maintaining your need to deliver a good script.

Simply Art was Simply Great

Simply Art Chicago had their Ribbon cutting tonight with pastries and wine and of course the Mayor of Evanston.

Simply Art Chicago is a great little gallery off the beaten path in Evanston on Dodge and Oakton (behind Elmer’s Water Sports). The beautiful open loft design allows viewers an intimate setting without the feeling of being overwhelmed.

This Month glassed art by Chris Heisinger and wonderfully crafted jewelry by Annette Jackson are featured. And as always Eric Nelson’s photos and speakers can be viewed and purchased.

To view current artists and to learn more check out Simply Art Chicago at

http://www.simplychicagoart.com/

Welcome to Obscured Chicago!

This Blog will introduce, review and discuss the Oscurities my thoughts and the city of Chicago. I hope you will enjoy all that is obscure, odd and maybe just a tad insane.

Also Feel free to offer any insights on what you may want to see, here or discuss.

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is dull and too long?
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it’s blo-og, blo-og using boring fonts
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