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CHICAGO – In the last several years, how many times have you wanted to shout the “Mad as Hell” movie quote? Well, Invictus Theatre Co. has produced a stage adaptation of “Network” – with that quote shout worthy – at the Windy City Playhouse in Chicago through September 29th. For tickets/details, click HOWARD BEALE.
Jim reviews film "ECHELON CONSPIRACY"
Submitted by jimchudnow@sbcg... on February 27, 2009 - 1:11am
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“ECHELON CONSPIRACY” – YOU MIGHT GET CAUGHT (UP IN THE PLOT AND—)
Rating: 4 of 5 stars.
(Based on an advance preview): This spy-related drama (with a not very good title) is surprisingly ENJOYABLE. SHAWN WEST (of “ER”) plays a computer engineer who starts getting mysterious messages on a cell phone (ala “EAGLE EYE”). He starts following the instructions texted to him (tho it’s never explained just WHY he would do that), & goes flitting between Thailand and Prague in the Czech Republic. He’s hounded by an FBI agent (VING RHAMES), an ex-agent (ED BURNS) and a powerful U.S. govt minister (MARTIN SHEEN). Throw in some Russians, a shadowy romantic interest (TAMARA FELDMAN), some fine car chases, intrusive cameras everywhere, and you’ve got an interesting and fun ride. Is “Big Brother” watching him? And, if so, who (if anyone) is really CONTROLLING Big Brother?! There are elements of ‘WAR GAMES’ and various other action films. Outside of an overly-loud soundtrack, this is a pleasing action excursion that’s gotten little publicity.
