Blue in the Face
Blue in the Face | |
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Directed by | Paul Auster Wayne Wang |
Written by | Paul Auster Wayne Wang |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Adam Holender Harvey Wang |
Edited by | Maysie Hoy Christopher Tellefsen |
Music by | John Lurie |
Distributed by | Miramax Films |
Release date | October 13, 1995 |
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, 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 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[]
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[]
- 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
- Roseanne Barr as Dot
- Mira Sorvino as Young Lady
- Lily Tomlin as Waffle Eater
- Malik Yoba as Watch Man
- Rupaul as Dance Leader
Reception[]
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]
References[]
- ^ 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.
- ^ Ebert, Roger (20 October 1995). "Blue In The Face". Chicago Sun Times. Retrieved 7 January 2013.
- ^ "Blue in the Face".
External links[]
- English-language films
- 1995 films
- American 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
- 1990s comedy film stubs