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Blue in the Face (1995)
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13 October 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Welcome to the planet Brooklyn. morePlot:
Wayne Wang's follow-up movie to Smoke presents a series of improvisational situations strung together... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 nominations moreUser Comments:
A romantic view of Brooklyn, excellent improvisation. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Lou Reed | ... | Man with Strange Glasses | |
| Michael J. Fox | ... | Pete Maloney | |
| Roseanne | ... | Dot | |
| Mel Gorham | ... | Violet | |
| Jim Jarmusch | ... | Bob | |
| Lily Tomlin | ... | Waffle Eater | |
| Jared Harris | ... | Jimmy Rose | |
| Giancarlo Esposito | ... | Tommy Finelli | |
| Malik Yoba | ... | Watch Man | |
| José Zúñiga | ... | Jerry (as Jose Zuniga) | |
| Victor Argo | ... | Vinnie | |
| Stephen Gevedon | ... | Dennis | |
| The John Lurie National Orchestra | ... | Street Band | |
| Madonna | ... | Singing Telegram | |
| Sharif Rashed | ... | Purse Snatcher |
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83 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Brazil:14 | USA:R (No. 33629) | Australia:M | Finland:S | Germany:12 | Italy:T | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | Iceland:LFilming Locations:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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Jim Jarmusch's scene was originally intended for William Hurt who was to reprise his role from Smoke (1995). But Hurt was unavailable. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Dot bolts the store door to talk with Auggie, then leaves without unlocking it. moreQuotes:
Man with Strange Glasses: I don't know anyone in New York who doesn't say 'I'm leaving'. I've been thinking of leaving New York for... uh... thirty-five years now. moreSoundtrack:
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Blue in the face might be boring to many because it doesn't follow a standard hollywood paradigm of rising action, climax, resolve. It is more documentary style, although fictitious, and quickly jumps from story to story and character to character. The editing is an interesting component because it successfully brings together disparate themes and characters (who are improvising their lines and stories to some degree). This and some fantastical elements provide a very romanticized view of Brooklyn. Altogether a cohesive piece with some nice performances and some insight into what it is to growup and live in a special loved place.