Its also, depending on how you look at it, a disturbing tale of how a lesbian just has to meet the right. Chasing amy writerdirector kevin smith clerks makes a huge leap in sophistication with this strong story about a comicbook artist ben affleck who falls in love with a lesbian joey lauren adams and actually gets his wish that she love him, too. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes a lesbian. I would imagine kevin smith intentionally left it open for us to decide, so im curious as to which of you thought alyssa and holden ended up together and which think they didnt. Will the dvd be the criterion version that was released on laserdisc.
Like clerks, but unlike mallrats, principal photography took place in smiths home town, as well as across the river in manhattan. Speaking more than one line for the first time, silent bob mentions chasing amy and reveals that he was once in a relationship a couple of years ago which was similar to holdens. Kevin smiths third film, chasing amy, finds the director maturing in all aspects of his filmmaking. The third time is always supposed to be the charm, so we were able to approach chasing amy from a very liberated position. How it is billed a comedy, or even a dark comedy, is beyond my comprehension. Chasing amy soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. Chasing amy is a romantic comedy about people who write comic books for a. Chasing amy is the third film in smiths socalled new jersey trilogy a series that may end up having more than three entries, so named because most of the action takes place in the garden state. The film is about a male comic artist who falls in love with a lesbian, to the chagrin of his best friend. Looking back at the sexual politics of chasing amy 20 years. It still has the humour that his other movies have but the movie is more a love story than anything else. Lgbtq movies, comedies, late night comedies, cult movies, cult comedies, dramas, lgbtq comedies, lgbtq dramas, romantic lgbtq movies, independent movies, romantic movies, romantic. However, they have discovered they are both from the same area of new jersey and the two. Just weeks after its release in 1997, the nowfamous puppy episode of ellen degeneress sitcom ellen saw her character come out of the closet, inspiring immediate backlash and kicking off degeneress.
Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by kevin smith. Kevin smith, who wrote and directed the movie the third installment in his jersey trilogymakes these characters intense and funny. Thats why theyre no longer friends by the end of the flick bankys selfloathing. Ben affleck to star in kevin smiths chasing amy sequel, chasing oscar posted on february 24, 20 by austin i am a huge kevin smith fan, so this modern philosopher was very excited to hear that kevin smith has decided to make a sequel to his beloved flick, chasing amy. It rips aside veils of hypocrisy and reveals bizarre and uncomfortable truths that make an honest person tremble. Chasing amy is a movie that begins with gentle comedy, and slowly twists itself into story of insight and integrity. Last night, i watched the movie with my girlfriend for the first time in years. Released in 1997 it takes a honest look at relationships and how people define themselves not so much by being heterosexual or homosexual but by. But chasing amy was more than a turning point for smiths career it coincided with a major shift in popular lesbian culture. Moreover, these are major plot points in the subsequent films, whereas the aftermath here is merely what it is a short aftermath which has nothing to do with the events of jasbsb, but is only there to give the viewer closure on the emotionally open ending of chasing amy.
Oct 10, 2019 kevin smith gave a new ending 22years later for the characters in chasing amy in his latest film jay and silent bob reboot, opening oct. I love the cast, this is one of my favorite ben affleck movies, this came out just before good will hunting made him a chasing amy is far more romantic than kevin smiths. Unfortunately i cant find anywhere to watch dogma, the next va movie. Out of all the view askew movies, i think i still like mallrats the best. How silent bobs speech in chasing amy changed my life. Everythings going good for them until they meet amy, also a comic book artist. Jay and silent bob reboots ending answers 25yearold. Ben affleck to star in kevin smiths chasing amy sequel. So as im watching this i was a little caught off guard by the little more serious tone that. Chasing amy is a romantic comedy about people who write comic books for a living, and whose most passionate conversations can center on the sex lives of archie and jughead. Comic book artist holden meets the perfect woman, only to learn that shes a lesbian. In mallrats 1995, jason lee banky chasing amy, brodie mallrats has an exgirlfriend, played by shannon doherty, thats seen wearing a degrassi jacket, to which brodie jason lee lays claim of his ownership of said jacket.
Kevin smith, who wrote and directed the moviethe third installment in his. Oct 01, 2011 chasing amy 1997 was the third film in what smith referred to as his new jersey series, films set at least partly in the garden state and featuring the jay and silent bob characters. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by kevin. Movies like chasing amy if you like chasing amy you are looking for talky, touching and semi serious movies about with sexuality, jealousy, lesbian, bisexuality, romance, unlikely relationship and opposites attract themes of comedy, drama and romance genre shot in usa. Kevin smith and jason mewes explain why clerks was in black and white duration. Some annoying runt of a human wanted me to post the ending credits as. Ill just conclude by saying that the ending is a cringefest like no other, but at least its memorable. Not only is chasing amy a huge step forward for smith, but it is one of 1997s best films. It is the third film in smiths view askewniverse series the film was originally inspired by a brief.
At the end of the credits, jay and silent bob have a final exchange. Alyssa is clearly emotional when he comes over to see her, indicating the feelings are still there. Although smart for its time, the movie has not aged particularly well, and subsequent films from other directors have dealt more intelligently with the. The score was splendidly subtle, and helped alleviate the feeling of cheapness that was often present.
Abridged scripts are shortish screenplays for films that just cover the highlights think of them as cliffs notes for your favorite movies, except cliff is an asshole and thinks your favorite movie sucks. Despite the fact that he was in love with his girlfriend, amy, his insecurities about her adventurous sexual past caused him to sabotage the relationship and leave her. Theres a world of fucking difference between typical high school sex and two guys at once. That does not mean that the film is bad or accomplishes nothing. Looking back at the sexual politics of chasing amy 20. Chasing amy frequently asked questions the spoiler faq. Chasing amy 1212 movie clip weve all gotta have sex. Clerks had been overpraised, mallrats had been overbashed.
The other person no longer feels the same way about you, but you will spend the rest of your right regretting this decision that you can never change. But then, thats kind of what the movies about as well. Christmas movie mistakes 2012 questions primal fear ending akira trivia bad cat quotes. The film had no soundtrack album released, however, many songs make an appearance in the movie, including a cover of the. But the best compliment i can proffer is probably that chasing amy is captivating even at its worst. However, in the very next shot from a different angle he has the comic book in his. What are holden and banky doing with the hand signals at the end of the film. Jul 23, 2009 chasing amy is a movie that totally fits its time.
A sometimes charming, sometimes infuriating romcom dressed up as a raunchy buddy comedy, chasing amy pushed the boundaries of. From the movie chasing amy, it means when you dump someone who was perfect for you for a reason that you eventually realize was not worth ending the relationship for. Chasing amy official trailer hd holden mcneil is a new jersey comic book writer who is roommates with his best friend and professional partner, artist banky edwards. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. That all depends on if miramax decides to release their titles on dvd. Chasing amy 1997 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. The scene near the end with ben, jason and joeys characters left me with mixed feelings about the movie spoilers. The four of them end up at a booth and alyssa and banky have an involved conversation about sex with women while holden broods, visibly upset about alyssa being a lesbian. Even more now than ever, the movie holds true to convictions with guys who feel they lacked experience to women on both a sexual and personal level. Revisiting his films clerks, chasing amy and jay and silent bob strike back on bluray in the kevin smith collection is a chance to wrestle with what makes kevin smith great and somewhat terrible. Cult comicbook artist holden ben affleck falls in love with fellow artist alyssa joey lauren adams, only to be thwarted by her sexuality, the disdain of his best friend banky jason lee, and his own.
But then, thats kind of what the movie s about as well. Chasing amy is the third installment in the new jersey trilogy from awardwinning writerdirector kevin smith clerks, mallrats, dogma. The films examination of sexuality, and everything involved with it, doesnt for one second sound untrue, even when it makes sure that everything being pointed out is expressed frankly and colourfully. Sep 28, 2011 chasing amy 1997 was the third film in what smith referred to as his new jersey series, films set at least partly in the garden state and featuring the jay and silent bob characters. The romantic drama features a rich and layered screenplay, a confident aesthetic, and a searing lead performance.
No official announcements have been made as of yet. At the time of its release, on april 4, 1997, the movie earned praise as a love. Holden replies jokingly, commenting towards his weird obsession. The film is about a male comic artist affleck who falls in love with a lesbian woman adams, to the displeasure of his best friend lee.
Chasing amy 1997 stream and watch online moviefone. With ben affleck, joey lauren adams, ethan suplee, scott mosier. Yet, nothing that day, or days going forward, ever moved me as much silent bobs chasing amy story. Chasingamy 0 points 1 point 2 points 1 month ago my dog got the fuck sprayed out of him a few months back.
Towards the end where silent bob is in the diner, he finishes reading a comic book and they show him toss it on the table. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by kevin smith and starring ben affleck, joey lauren adams, and jason lee. Kevin smiths view askewniverse named for his production company, view askew. Apr 04, 2017 20 years later, chasing amy still feels personal but also problematic does kevin smiths film hold up after 20 years, or does the movie now feels like it misunderstood its subject. This movie ends with the main characters proposing a threesome with the other two characters, and the way they react is really entertaining. While holden seems to have gotten passed her past and grown up a bit, as indicated. Kevin smiths romantic comedy chasing amy aimed to be equal parts charming and abrasive, sexual and political. Chasing amy is not a comedy in my humble opinion, but rather it is something more. Chasing amy is far more romantic than kevin smiths other films. Released april 4th, 1997, chasing amy stars ben affleck, joey lauren adams, jason lee, dwight ewell the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 51 min, and. I didn t want to go through the whole last two minutes of the movie, i u.
Looking back at the sexual politics of chasing amy 20 years later. The editing room has been around since 1998 and features over 900 abridged scripts for movies. It all boils down to rights between criterion and buena vista home video. Ending spoiler for chasing amy 1997, plus mistakes, quotes, trivia and more. But no, i think chasing amy is important only to me, at the end of the day. Feb 24, 20 ben affleck to star in kevin smiths chasing amy sequel, chasing oscar posted on february 24, 20 by austin i am a huge kevin smith fan, so this modern philosopher was very excited to hear that kevin smith has decided to make a sequel to his beloved flick, chasing amy. Chasing amy 1997 was the third film in what smith referred to as his new jersey series, films set at least partly in the garden state and featuring the jay and silent bob characters. From clerks, smith retained characters like jay jason.
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