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{{short description|1995 film by Paul Auster, Wayne Wang}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Blue in the Face
| name = Blue in the Face
| image = Blue in the face ver1.jpg
| image = Blue in the face ver1.jpg
| caption = Promotional movie poster
| caption = Promotional film poster
| director = [[Paul Auster]]<br />[[Wayne Wang]]
| director = [[Paul Auster]] <br />[[Wayne Wang]]
| producer = [[Peter Newman (producer)|Peter Newman]]<br />Greg Johnson<br />Diana Phillips
| producer =
| writer = Paul Auster<br />Wayne Wang
| screenplay = Paul Auster<br />Wayne Wang
| based_on = [[Smoke (film)|Characters]] <br> by Paul Auster
| narrator =
| narrator =
| starring = {{plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Victor Argo]]
* [[Victor Argo]]
* [[Selena]]
* [[Giancarlo Esposito]]
* [[Giancarlo Esposito]]
* [[Michael J. Fox]]
* [[Michael J. Fox]]
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* [[Malik Yoba]]}}
* [[Malik Yoba]]}}
| music = [[John Lurie]]
| music = [[John Lurie]]
| cinematography = [[Adam Holender]]<br />[[Harvey Wang]]
| cinematography = [[Adam Holender]] <br />[[Harvey Wang]]
| editing = [[Maysie Hoy]]<br />[[Christopher Tellefsen]]
| editing = [[Maysie Hoy]] <br />[[Christopher Tellefsen]]
| distributor = [[Miramax Films]]
| distributor = [[Miramax Films]]
| released = October 13, 1995
| released = {{Film date|1995|10|13}}
| runtime = 89 minutes
| runtime = 89 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
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| gross = $1,268,636
| gross = $1,268,636
}}
}}
'''''Blue in the Face''''' is a 1995 American [[comedy film]] directed by [[Wayne Wang]] and [[Paul Auster]]. It stars [[Harvey Keitel]], [[Victor Argo]], [[Giancarlo Esposito]], [[Roseanne Barr]], [[Michael J. Fox]], [[Lily Tomlin]], [[Mira Sorvino]], [[Lou Reed]], [[Mel Gorham]], [[Jim Jarmusch]] and [[Malik Yoba]].
'''''Blue in the Face''''' is a 1995 American [[comedy film]] directed by [[Wayne Wang]] and [[Paul Auster]]. It stars [[Harvey Keitel]] leading an ensemble cast, including [[Giancarlo Esposito]], [[Roseanne Barr]], [[Michael J. Fox]], [[Lily Tomlin]], [[Victor Argo]], [[Mira Sorvino]], [[Lou Reed]], [[Keith David]], [[Jim Jarmusch]], [[Jared Harris]], [[RuPaul]], and [[Madonna]].


''Blue in the Face'' was filmed over a five-day period as a follow-up to Wang's 1995 movie ''[[Smoke (film)|Smoke]]''. During production of ''Smoke'', Keitel and the others [[ad-lib]]bed scenes in-character between takes and a sequel was made using this improvised material.
''Blue in the Face'' was filmed over a five-day period as a follow-up to Wang's 1995 film ''[[Smoke (film)|Smoke]]''. During production of ''Smoke'', Keitel and the others [[ad-lib]]bed scenes in-character between takes and a sequel was made using this improvised material.


Lily Tomlin was nominated for an [[American Comedy Award]] as "Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" for her performance in this picture.
Lily Tomlin was nominated for an [[American Comedy Award]] as "Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" for her performance in this picture.
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==Plot==
==Plot==
The film once again centers on the Brooklyn Cigar Store and manager Auggie (Harvey Keitel), although most of the other characters are different. The store owner's frustrated wife Dot (Roseanne) is one of them, and one of the plotlines follows her attempts to seduce Auggie. Madonna, Michael J. Fox, Lily Tomlin, and Lou Reed (as himself) also put in appearances. ''Blue In The Face'' was shot without a complete script and presents a unique combination of distinctive performances, oddball characters, improvisations, and raffish scenes.
The film once again centers on the Brooklyn Cigar Store and manager Auggie ([[Harvey Keitel]]), although most of the other characters are different. The store owner's frustrated wife Dot ([[Roseanne Barr]]) is one of them, and one of the plotlines follows her attempts to seduce Auggie. [[Madonna]], [[Michael J. Fox]], [[Lily Tomlin]] and [[Lou Reed]] as himself also put in appearances.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Harvey Keitel]] as Augustus "Auggie" Wren
*[[Selena]] † ... Sound Track
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* [[Victor Argo]] as Vinnie
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*[[Harvey Keitel]]... Augustus "Auggie" Wren
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* [[Keith David]] as Jackie Robinson
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*[[Victor Argo]]... Vinnie
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* [[Giancarlo Esposito]] as Tommy Finelli
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*[[Keith David]]... Jackie Robinson
* [[Michael J. Fox]] as Pete Maloney
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*[[Giancarlo Esposito]]... Tommy Finelli
*[[Michael J. Fox]]... Pete Maloney
* [[Mel Gorham]] as Violet
* [[Jared Harris]] as Jimmy Rose
*[[Mel Gorham]]... Violet
*[[Jared Harris]]... Jimmy Rose
* [[Jim Jarmusch]] as Bob
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* [[Madonna]] as Singing Telegram Girl
*[[Jim Jarmusch]]... Bob
* [[Lou Reed]] as Man With Strange Glasses
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*[[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]... Singing Telegram Girl
* [[Michael Badalucco]] as Statistician
*[[Lou Reed]]... As Himself
*[[Roseanne Barr]]... Dot
* [[Roseanne Barr]] as Dot
*[[Mira Sorvino]]... Young Lady
* [[Mira Sorvino]] as Young Lady
*[[Lily Tomlin]]... Waffle Eater
* [[Lily Tomlin]] as Waffle Eater
*[[Malik Yoba]]... Watch Man
* [[Malik Yoba]] as Watch Man
*[[RuPaul|Rupaul]]... Dance Leader
* [[RuPaul|Rupaul]] as Dance Leader


==Reception==
==Reception==


The movie received mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news|last=Thomas|first=Kevin|title=MOVIE REVIEW : Wang's 'Blue in the Face' a Valentine to Brooklyn|url=http://articles.latimes.com/1995-10-13/entertainment/ca-56447_1_wayne-wang|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=13 October 1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Maslin|first=Janet|title=Blue in the Face (1995) FILM REVIEW; In Hip Brooklyn, Take 2 On That Old Cigar Store|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=990CEFD6113BF930A25753C1A963958260|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=New York Times|date=13 October 1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=Blue In The Face|url=http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/19951020/REVIEWS/510200301/1023|accessdate=7 January 2013|newspaper=Chicago Sun Times|date=20 October 1995}}</ref>
The film received mixed reviews.<ref>{{cite news|last=Thomas|first=Kevin|title=MOVIE REVIEW : Wang's 'Blue in the Face' a Valentine to Brooklyn|url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-13-ca-56447-story.html|access-date=7 January 2013|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=13 October 1995}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Maslin|first=Janet|title=Blue in the Face (1995) FILM REVIEW; In Hip Brooklyn, Take 2 On That Old Cigar Store|url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=990CEFD6113BF930A25753C1A963958260|access-date=7 January 2013|newspaper=New York Times|date=13 October 1995}}</ref><ref name="ebert">{{cite news|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=Blue In The Face|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/blue-in-the-face-1995|access-date=11 January 2022|newspaper=Chicago Sun Times|date=20 October 1995}}</ref> On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has a rating of 43% based on reviews from 23 critics, with an average rating of 5.7/10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/blue_in_the_face/|title=Blue in the Face|website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] }}</ref>

[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun Times]]'' gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, remarking that the movie "was shot in six days, and sometimes feels like it…Some of the bits work and others don't, but no one seems to be keeping score, and that's part of the movie's charm.<ref name="ebert" /> Ebert also notes that "''Smoke'' is, of course, a much better film, and if you haven't seen it, then you should start there and not here. ''Blue in the Face'' is more of a footnote."<ref name="ebert" />


== References ==
== References ==
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For the doubleDrive album, see Blue in the Face (album).
Blue in the Face
Promotional film poster
Directed byPaul Auster
Wayne Wang
Screenplay byPaul Auster
Wayne Wang
Based onCharacters
by Paul Auster
Produced byPeter Newman
Greg Johnson
Diana Phillips
Starring
CinematographyAdam Holender
Harvey Wang
Edited byMaysie Hoy
Christopher Tellefsen
Music byJohn Lurie
Distributed byMiramax Films
Release date
  • October 13, 1995 (1995-10-13)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$2 million
Box office$1,268,636

Blue in the Face is a 1995 American comedy film directed by Wayne Wang and Paul Auster. It stars Harvey Keitel leading an ensemble cast, including Giancarlo Esposito, Roseanne Barr, Michael J. Fox, Lily Tomlin, Victor Argo, Mira Sorvino, Lou Reed, Keith David, Jim Jarmusch, Jared Harris, RuPaul, and Madonna.

Blue in the Face was filmed over a five-day period as a follow-up to Wang's 1995 film Smoke. During production of Smoke, Keitel and the others ad-libbed scenes in-character between takes and a sequel was made using this improvised material.

Lily Tomlin was nominated for an American Comedy Award as "Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture" for her performance in this picture.

Blue in the Face features songs by singer Selena. Her bilingual duet with David Byrne, "God's Child (Baila Conmigo)", appears on the film's soundtrack.

Plot

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The film once again centers on the Brooklyn Cigar Store and manager Auggie (Harvey Keitel), although most of the other characters are different. The store owner's frustrated wife Dot (Roseanne Barr) is one of them, and one of the plotlines follows her attempts to seduce Auggie. Madonna, Michael J. Fox, Lily Tomlin and Lou Reed as himself also put in appearances.

Cast

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Reception

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The film received mixed reviews.[1][2][3] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a rating of 43% based on reviews from 23 critics, with an average rating of 5.7/10.[4]

Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun Times gave the film 2.5 out of 4 stars, remarking that the movie "was shot in six days, and sometimes feels like it…Some of the bits work and others don't, but no one seems to be keeping score, and that's part of the movie's charm.[3] Ebert also notes that "Smoke is, of course, a much better film, and if you haven't seen it, then you should start there and not here. Blue in the Face is more of a footnote."[3]

References

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  1. ^ Thomas, Kevin (13 October 1995). "MOVIE REVIEW : Wang's 'Blue in the Face' a Valentine to Brooklyn". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  2. ^ Maslin, Janet (13 October 1995). "Blue in the Face (1995) FILM REVIEW; In Hip Brooklyn, Take 2 On That Old Cigar Store". New York Times. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
  3. ^ a b c Ebert, Roger (20 October 1995). "Blue In The Face". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
  4. ^ "Blue in the Face". Rotten Tomatoes.
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