Chasing the blues is a musiccentric dramedy following two rival record. A series of unfortunate circumstances sent avid collectors alan and ron to jail twenty years ago, and the feud has continued to fester all the while. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto. Made in chicago, this blackcomic caper pays tribute to the citys musical legacy and its blues and bluesmen through a spirited fictional tale of a cursed record, based on a short story by chicago writer kevin guilfoile.
We know you love chasing the blues, but do your friends and loved ones know it. Blues history, with its deal with the devil mythology, is has been fertile ground. We serve chicagos diverse and underserved citizenry by providing access to worldclass cinema. Tucked underneath the sleeve of a prison jumpsuit worn by alan grant rosenmeyer at the start of chasing the blues, you can see a tattoo of. When a series of unfortunate circumstances sends them to jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the record this time from a more formidable foe. Writer kevin guilfoile and director scott smith on their new. Smiths chasing the blues, as a loosiana lawyuh who has found a oneofakind blues record and offers to. Chasing the blues original motion picture soundtrack soundtrack and 9 songs from original album are available online. Watch chasing the blues online stream full movie directv. Two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare but cursed 1930s blues record. Chasing the blues chasing the blues official trailer.
Two rival record collectors attempt to con and old lady out of a rare, but cursed 1930s blues record. Writer kevin guilfoile and director scott smith on their. In the movie chasing the blues, two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare, but cursed, 1930s blues record. Cutters helps chasing the blues earn theatrical release. Conner, chelsea tavares, clem cheung, anna maria horsford and steve guttenberg.
Record collecting is a tried and true movie characters obsession. Check out the new trailer for chasing the blues starring jon lovitz. Jul 19, 2018 check out the new trailer for chasing the blues starring jon lovitz. Chasing the blues is a musiccentric dramedy following two rival record collectors as they conspire against each other to dupe an old lady out of a rare but cursed blues vinyl. But those films are quite different from chasing the blues, a light comedy that doesnt take on any heavy existential overtones. It clocks in at under 90 minutes and has some good laughs to offset some of the jokes that land with a thud. Chasing the blues in us theaters october 5, 2018 starring steve guttenberg, jon lovitz, anna maria horsford, grant rosenmeyer. Troubled by painful memories hed rather forget, his passion for the blues turns to an obsession as. Its a long trip, and he strikes up a conversation with a pretty singermusician named vanessa chelsea tavares. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl. Despite the 80minute run time, chasing the blues is a nice addition to bluescentered films. Sep 25, 2018 blues history, with its deal with the devil mythology, is has been fertile ground since ralph macchio was the blues kid in crossroads, way back in the last millennium. Premiering at the 53rd chicago international film festival, scott smiths ribtickler chasing the blues centers its target of obsession on an ultrarare and.
When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers. Aug, 2018 chasing the blues in us theaters october 5, 2018 starring steve guttenberg, jon lovitz, anna maria horsford, grant rosenmeyer. The onetime saturday night live laffgetter gives a brief, razzieworthy performance in scott smiths chasing the blues, as a loosiana lawyuh who has. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over. Everything you need to know about chasing the blues movie 2018. After its festival run it was picked up for distribution by. Chasing the blues 2017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Dark comedy chasing the blues drones on about extreme. Oct 05, 2018 the onetime saturday night live laffgetter gives a brief, razzieworthy performance in scott smiths chasing the blues, as a loosiana lawyuh who has found a oneofakind blues record and offers. In chasing the blues, alan and paul are locked in a heated competition for a specific blues recording. So theres promise in the setup, the situations and the characters of chasing the blues, an indie variation on a crossroads theme. When a series of unfortunate circumstances land them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a more formidable foe.
Kevin tells rick about where the short story first came from, and scott talks about finding the story and turning into a feature length film. A musiccentric indie comedy, chasing the blues is the tale of two rival record collectors attempting to con an old lady out of an ultrararebut supposedly cursed1930s blues record. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Writer kevin guilfoile and director scott smith talk about their movie chasing the blues which will be premiering at the chicago film festival. Fans of vinyl records and the blues should find symbiosis in scott smiths caper comedy chasing the blues. Oct 04, 2018 but those films are quite different from chasing the blues, a light comedy that doesnt take on any heavy existential overtones. Troubled by painful memories hed rather forget, his passion for the blues turns to an obsession as he stumbles onto the one vinyl that could change his life. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl this time from a more formidable foe. Oct 04, 2018 chasing the blues opens in the present day, with former highschool teacher alan thomas grant rosenmeyer, recently released from prison, on a longdistance bus en route to the middle of nowhere, illinois, where a storage space is about to be liquidated. Vals halla was one of the many local locations for filming chasing the blues, a movie shot late last year in speedy fashion 18 days. Two rival collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare but cursed 1930s blues record. When a series of unfortunate circumstances land them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a. Chasing the blues is a musiccentric, independent, feature film about two rival record collectors who attempt to con an old lady out of a rare but cursed 1930s blues record.
The film stars jon lovitz, grant rosenmeyer, ronald l. Chasing the blues riverrun international film festival. Chasing the blues chicago international film festival. Aug 23, 2017 chasing the blues is a musiccentric dramedy following two rival record collectors as they conspire against each other to dupe an old lady out of a rare but cursed blues vinyl. Although the film mines big laughs from the rivals singlemindedness.
Chasing the blues is a dark comedy through and through. Two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare, but cursed, 1930s blues record. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Chasing the blues, starring jon lovitz, in theaters 10518. Chasing the blues trailer october 05, 2018 starring grant rosenmeyer, ronald l.
Despite the 80minute run time, chasing the blues is a nice addition to blues centered films. The film was produced by netflix, which deserves credit and thanks for it. A major ingredient in our anguilla recipe for chasing the blues lies off shore and tradition sailing has a classic west indian sloop that. Aside from that comparison, chasing the blues is a pretty solid movie.
When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty. But the movie, in my opinion, could have used some sharper comedic moments. Chasing the blues full full movie, chasing the blues full full movie streaming chasing the blues full movie engsub watch chasing the blues full english full movie online chasing the blues full. Oct 10, 2017 chasing the blues is literally an attempt to chase and secure this blues record, and it could figuratively mean chasing after something that isnt yours to begin with and allowing that chase to upset the trajectory of your life. Cinemachicago, the presenting organization of the chicago international film festival, is a yearround nonprofit cultural and educational organization dedicated to fostering better communication between people of diverse cultures through the art of film and the moving image. Kevin tells rick about where the short story first came from, and scott talks about finding the story and turning into a feature. Were left with a perhaps too tidy ending that picks up the spirits.
Director scott smith and his cowriter kevin guifoile crafted an engaging yarn of hijinks and hilarity. Jul 14, 2017 the film ends on an upbeat note, asserting the possibility of restoring coral life through changes in human behavior. Conner, chelsea tavares, anna maria horsford, clem cheung, jon lovitz, and steve guttenberg. Like listening to someone drone on about the minutiae of their hobby for 77 minutes, chasing the blues has you checking your watch for the entirety of its thankfully brief running time. Oct 18, 2017 chasing the blues is a dark comedy through and through. Chasing the blues opens in the present day, with former highschool teacher alan thomas grant rosenmeyer, recently released from prison, on a longdistance bus en route to the middle of nowhere, illinois, where a storage space is about to be liquidated. Chicago the chicago international film festival has always been a proponent of local filmmaking, and the 53rd edition of the fest had a special red carpet for a chicago film. But that must of course begin with an awareness of the problem, which is where chasing coral and similar efforts come in. Everything you need to know about chasing the blues movie. Chasing the blues is literally an attempt to chase and secure this blues record, and it could figuratively mean chasing after something that isnt yours to begin with and allowing that chase to upset the trajectory of your life. Their narrative might feel like something out of a coen brothers rough draft, but this film sides with a far less gonzo approach that suits its shrewder stature. In the other two films, the futility of the chase and the meaninglessness of finally winning the prize is apparent. Give in to the fact that you are on the island paradise of anguilla and here the only blues you should feel are the warm waters of the caribbean.
Talking to writer kevin guilfoile and director scott smith at vals halla records about their movie chasing the blues, part of this years chicago international film festival. Its a far superior movie that explores those issues in greater depth than chasing the blues does. Search your local cable provider or click the link below. Chasing the blues is a movie that should be filmed in. Conner, a vintage record reseller, tells alan grant rosenmeyer, a school teacher and blues. When a series of unfortunate circumstances sends them to jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the record. Chasing the blues 1946 full movie download full hd youtube. Chasing the blues 2018 two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare, but cursed, 1930s blues record. Oct 17, 2017 chicago the chicago international film festival has always been a proponent of local filmmaking, and the 53rd edition of the fest had a special red carpet for a chicago film. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a more formidable foe. Apr 05, 2020 a musiccentric indie comedy, chasing the blues is the tale of two rival record collectors attempting to con an old lady out of an ultrararebut supposedly cursed1930s blues record. The film screens on october 14, 18 and 21 at the 53rd chicago international film festival. Chasing the blues is a film directed by scott smith with grant rosenmeyer, ronald l. Every share helps us get the film in front of even more fine folks like yourself who we know will be big fans.
When a series of circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they get a second chance at snagging the vinyl. Watch chasing the blues starring grant rosenmeyer in this comedy on directv. Chasing the blues is also sponsored and produced by factory underground studio in norwalk, ct. Chasing the blues is an independent feature film now available on amazon and on demand. When a series of unfortunate circumstances lands them in jail, the feud festers for over twenty years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time. Cast chasing the blues grant rosenmeyer as alan thomas alan is a reasonable chap who doesnt suffer fools gladly although he always seems to find one around every corner. Chasing the blues is proudly sponsored by blues festival guide, which bobby rush calls the road map to the blues.
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