A woman who has always identified as gay discovers that shes attracted to. Cnn chasing amy excruciating, and not in a good way. An easy way to describe the bisexual is what if chasing amy was not. Even the clerks disc utilized the rear speakers better and that film had 10 times less budget. The hulu series mirrors the 1997 miramax film when it comes to its central premise.
She has been married to brian vilim since june 7, 2014. Chasing amy 1997 is a lesbian comedy, drama movie starring ben affleck and joey lauren adams. Feb 05, 2014 chasing amy movie 1997 ben affleck, joey lauren adams. Chasing amy 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Hewitts line, there is only one man, is a reference to chasing amy 1997, which also starred jason lee. Kevin smiths third film, chasing amy, finds the director maturing in all aspects of his filmmaking. Banky edwards and holden mcneil have been best friends for two decades. Over the course of the sixepisode first season, leila explores sexual. Joey lauren adams born january 9, 1968 is an american actress and director who has appeared in more than 40 films.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 10, 2018. Chasing amy explores gender roles, sexual mores, and the limits of friendship with a. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by kevin. Cult comicbook artist holden ben affleck falls in love with fellow artist alyssa joey lauren adams.
First off, im shocked at how fantastic this film was to me. Although smart for its time, the movie has not aged particularly well, and subsequent films from other directors have dealt more intelligently with the. This is a tribute to the 1997 film, and my personal inspiration for writing and filmmaking, chasing amy. Not only is chasing amy a huge step forward for smith, but it is one of 1997 s best films.
Instead of being a formulaic, average romantic comedy that uses dumb reasons to create problems for the romance, this film brought a real compelling array of obstacles for its romance. Information page about chasing amy starring ben affleck, joey. Nov 19, 2018 the hulu series mirrors the 1997 miramax film when it comes to its central premise. Comic book artist holden meets the perfect woman, only to learn that shes a lesbian. 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. Jul 01, 2017 miramax released chasing amy to theaters on april 18, 1997. The young men live and work in new jersey, creating comic books together by day and hitting the town by. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes a lesbian. Kevin smith directed film which starred ben affleck, joey lauren adams, and jason lee. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedy film written and directed by. She is an actress, known for chasing amy 1997, dazed and confused 1993 and big daddy 1999. Chasing amy 1997 ws r1 movie dvd cd label, dvd cover.
Financial analysis of chasing amy 1997 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Dec 04, 2012 holden and banky are comic book artists. Is chasing amy 1997 available to watch on uk netflix. However, consumers who already own the dvd have the option of just purchasing the extra disc. Chasing amy 1997 was the third film in what smith referred to as his new jersey series, films set at. The hulu series mirrors the 1997 miramax film when it comes to its central. 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.
After a pair of films about hipster slackers, the work of writerdirector kevin smith matured and gained critical respect with this low budget, independent. Holden falls in love with alyssa, who happens to be a lesbian. Chasing amy 1997 bad relationships are a dime a dozen, and, typically speaking, you come out the other side of an unfortunate dance with lady love a little bit stronger. She appeared in several kevin smith view askewniverse films, including chasing amy, for which she was nominated for the golden globe award for best actress motion picture musical or comedy. A woman who has always identified as gay discovers that shes attracted to men. Chasing amy 1012 movie clip an experimental girl 1997 hd. I wasnt quite sure what to expect from this movie, as id heard very conflicting opinions about it. Kevin smith collection 4dvd box set clerks clerks ii clerks 2 jersey girl chasing amy nonusa format, pal, reg.
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. The story focuses on two alternative comics creators, holden mcneil ben affleck and banky edwards jason lee, who write and illustrate a comic based on smiths characters jay and silent bob. The office season 2 the office show office quotes office memes movies showing movies and. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he.
Get chasing amy dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. While the subject material and rather graphic sexual discussions will turn off many viewers, this film does offer unique, fresh characters and an interesting and often amusing plot. Thats not necessarily the most uplifting news to hear in the midst of a cryingonthefloor, drinkingbinge relationship recovery period, but its true. 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 misgivings about himself. Comic book artists and bffs, holden mcneil and banky edwards promote their book, bluntman and chronic, at a comic book convention in nyc. Chasing amy 1997 cast and crew holden and banky are best friends and authors of a popular comic book. In an episode of smodcast, smith revealed that while he was thrilled to have a. In a twist on the conventional boymeetsgirl love story, the unexpected relationship between heterosexual holden and lesbian alyssa. Kevin smith, who wrote and directed the moviethe third installment in his jersey trilogymakes these characters intense and funny. Kevin smiths chasing amy is the third film in the view askewniverse series following clerks 1994 and mallrats 1995. When i checked it out in 2000, 1997s chasing amy was the final piece in my personal smith puzzle. Chasing amy movie 1997 ben affleck, joey lauren adams. Everythings going good for them until they meet amy, also a comic book artist. Chasing amy an unexpectedly emotional change of pace after the spirited antic comedy of clerks and the dismal antic comedy of mallrats, chasing amy sees writerdirector kevin smith grappling.
While not as jammedpacked with features like the clerks bluray, chasing amy has a bunch of gems. 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. Everything is going good for them until they meet alyssa, also a comic book artist. Kevin smith in chasing amy 1997 joey lauren adams stars as alyssa. Chasing amy to be released in a 2disc special edition evan jacobs jul 30, 2007. Kevin smiths chasing amy is the third film in the view askewniverse series following clerks 1994 and. Joey lauren adams was born on january 9, 1968 in little rock, arkansas, usa.
Writerdirector kevin smith took on the increasingly rocky terrain of 1990s love and desire in the low budget, ultracontemporary romantic comedy chasing amy 1997, the final film in his new jersey trilogy. Nov 16, 2009 as for the audio, smiths talky flicks are not the movies to show off the surround sound with. It is the third film in smiths view askewniverse series the film was originally inspired by a brief. Directed by kevin smith and starring ben affleck, jason lee, joey lauren adams and dwight ewell. Chasing amy by kevin smith ben affleck, joey lauren adams.