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{{short description|1995 film by Paul Auster, Wayne Wang}} |
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| name = Blue in the Face |
| name = Blue in the Face |
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| image = Blue in the face ver1.jpg |
| image = Blue in the face ver1.jpg |
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| caption = Promotional |
| caption = Promotional film poster |
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| director = [[Paul Auster]]<br />[[Wayne Wang]] |
| director = [[Paul Auster]] <br />[[Wayne Wang]] |
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| producer = [[Peter Newman (producer)|Peter Newman]]<br />Greg Johnson<br />Diana Phillips |
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| screenplay = Paul Auster<br />Wayne Wang |
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| based_on = [[Smoke (film)|Characters]] <br> by Paul Auster |
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| starring = {{ |
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* [[Victor Argo]] |
* [[Victor Argo]] |
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* [[Selena]] |
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* [[Giancarlo Esposito]] |
* [[Giancarlo Esposito]] |
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* [[Michael J. Fox]] |
* [[Michael J. Fox]] |
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* [[Malik Yoba]]}} |
* [[Malik Yoba]]}} |
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| music = [[John Lurie]] |
| music = [[John Lurie]] |
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| cinematography = [[Adam Holender]]<br />[[Harvey Wang]] |
| cinematography = [[Adam Holender]] <br />[[Harvey Wang]] |
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| editing = [[Maysie Hoy]]<br />[[Christopher Tellefsen]] |
| editing = [[Maysie Hoy]] <br />[[Christopher Tellefsen]] |
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| distributor = [[Miramax Films]] |
| distributor = [[Miramax Films]] |
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| released = |
| released = {{Film date|1995|10|13}} |
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| runtime = 89 minutes |
| runtime = 89 minutes |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| gross = $1,268,636 |
| gross = $1,268,636 |
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'''''Blue in the Face''''' is a 1995 American [[comedy film]] directed by [[Wayne Wang]] and [[Paul Auster]]. It stars [[Harvey Keitel]] |
'''''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]]. |
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''Blue in the Face'' was filmed over a five-day period as a follow-up to Wang's 1995 |
''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. |
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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== |
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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) is one of them, and one of the plotlines follows her attempts to seduce Auggie. Madonna, Michael J. Fox, Lily Tomlin |
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. |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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*[[Selena]] † ... Sound Track |
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* [[Michael J. Fox]] as Pete Maloney |
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* [[Mel Gorham]] as Violet |
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* [[Jared Harris]] as Jimmy Rose |
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*[[Mel Gorham]]... Violet |
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* [[Jim Jarmusch]] as Bob |
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*[[Jim Jarmusch]]... Bob |
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* [[Lou Reed]] as Man With Strange Glasses |
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* [[Michael Badalucco]] as Statistician |
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*[[Lou Reed]]... As Himself |
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*[[Roseanne Barr]] |
* [[Roseanne Barr]] as Dot |
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*[[Mira Sorvino]] |
* [[Mira Sorvino]] as Young Lady |
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*[[Lily Tomlin]] |
* [[Lily Tomlin]] as Waffle Eater |
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*[[Malik Yoba]] |
* [[Malik Yoba]] as Watch Man |
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*[[RuPaul|Rupaul]] |
* [[RuPaul|Rupaul]] as Dance Leader |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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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> |
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[[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" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 18:16, 21 December 2024
Blue in the Face | |
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Directed by | Paul Auster Wayne Wang |
Screenplay by | Paul Auster Wayne Wang |
Based on | Characters by Paul Auster |
Produced by | Peter Newman Greg Johnson Diana Phillips |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Adam Holender Harvey Wang |
Edited by | Maysie Hoy Christopher Tellefsen |
Music by | John Lurie |
Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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
[edit]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
[edit]- Harvey Keitel as Augustus "Auggie" Wren
- Victor Argo as Vinnie
- Keith David as Jackie Robinson
- Giancarlo Esposito as Tommy Finelli
- Michael J. Fox as Pete Maloney
- Mel Gorham as Violet
- Jared Harris as Jimmy Rose
- Jim Jarmusch as Bob
- Madonna as Singing Telegram Girl
- Lou Reed as Man With Strange Glasses
- Michael Badalucco as Statistician
- Roseanne Barr as Dot
- Mira Sorvino as Young Lady
- Lily Tomlin as Waffle Eater
- Malik Yoba as Watch Man
- Rupaul as Dance Leader
Reception
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Thomas, Kevin (13 October 1995). "MOVIE REVIEW : Wang's 'Blue in the Face' a Valentine to Brooklyn". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c Ebert, Roger (20 October 1995). "Blue In The Face". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 11 January 2022.
- ^ "Blue in the Face". Rotten Tomatoes.
External links
[edit]- Blue in the Face at IMDb
- Blue in the Face at Box Office Mojo
- Blue in the Face at Rotten Tomatoes
- FilmCritic.com review
- 1995 films
- Films set in Brooklyn
- Films set in New York City
- Films about smoking
- 1995 comedy films
- Films directed by Wayne Wang
- Films directed by Paul Auster
- Films with screenplays by Paul Auster
- American comedy films
- American independent films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s American films
- 1990s comedy film stubs
- 1990s American film stubs