Everythings going good for them until they meet alyssa, also a comic book artist. Holden mcneil ben affleck and banky edwards jason lee are comic book artists and lifelong friends. Holden mcneil ben affleck, a heterosexual male, and alyssa jones joey lauren adams, a lesbianidentified woman the movie contains frank sexual dialogue, and was originally inspired by a brief scene from an early movie by a friend of kevin smith, guin turners go fish, wherein one. It is the third film in smiths view askewniverse series the film was originally inspired by a brief. The movie contains frank sexual dialogue, and was originally inspired by a brief scene from an early. Chasing amy is a brilliant and inspired indie comedy from writerdirector kevin smith. Everythings going good for them until they meet amy, also a comic book artist. Chasing amy is a 1997 romantic comedydrama written and directed by kevin smith about two comic book artists. 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. But there are tons of them out there, and theyre doing some spectacular work. Apr 12, 2010 chasing amy is about a young comic book artist yeah, right ben affleck, who meets and falls for another young comic book artist sure, fine joey lauren adams. The film is about a male comic artist who falls in love with a lesbian woman, to the displeasure of his best friend. Trailer a pair of comic book authors named holden mcneil and banky edwards, who live in new jersey, have been best friends for 20 years.
Read script chasing amy 1997 written bykevin smith. A comic book artist can often assume these different roles, but this will increase their individual fee, as there is obviously more work involved. 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. 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. Nov 19, 2017 that moment in chasing amy when holden just cant take it by david duprey on nov 19, 2017 chasing amy is a 1997 comedydrama about two comic book artists and best friends who have that friendship tested when one of them meets a beautiful woman and falls head over heels, despite the fact shes gay. Holden mcneil ben affleck and banky edwards jason lee are comic book artists and lifelong best friends. White hating coon by joe quesada and jimmy palmiotti. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds. Cult comic book 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. Back in 1997, all of our dorky interests, from comic books to video games. Smith thought about it for a time and wrote some scenes. Read the chasing amy script, written by kevin smith.
In chasing amy, holden ben affleck and alyssa, both comic book artists, begin a romantic relationship, although alyssa joey lauren adams is a lesbian. Though chasing amy opens at a comiccon, has many scenes of. Holden mcneil ben affleck, a heterosexual male, and alyssa jones joey lauren adams, a lesbianidentified woman. His ego is quickly deflated when alyssa lets him know shes a lesbian. The story opens at a comic book convention in new york city where the two are promoting their latest comic series bluntman and chronic. This is one of my comic collections best, along with chasing dogma. How to hire a comic book artist hire an illustrator. Tags comedy, drama, romance language english director kevin smith. Ben affleck, joey lauren adams, scott mosier, jason lee chasing amy 1997 official trailer 1 ben affleck movie holden and banky are comic book artists. The romance here is between two indie comic book artists, holden ben affleck and alyssa joey lauren adams.
When i first started reading comics, the thing i was most excited about was the stunning way panels could bring to life the wild, the strange, the terrible, and the weird that is so prevalent through comic book. Chasing amy year 1997 descriptionholden and banky are comic book artists. The romantic drama features a rich and layered screenplay, a confident aesthetic, and a searing lead performance. Comic book store day a pile of comic books are on a shelf next to myriad others. Holden develops an interest in fellow comic book artist, alyssa joey lauren adams, though quickly discovers she is a lesbian. They spend their time working in their studio, and in the evenings they are going out. Chasing amy is a 1997 film about a comic book artist who falls for a fellow comic book artist, but his hopes are crushed when he discovers shes a lesbian. Chasing amy 1997 holden and banky are comic book artists. Chasing amy movie 1997 ben affleck, joey lauren adams. With ben affleck, joey lauren adams, ethan suplee, scott mosier. Chasing amy the complications of love and friendship among three new jersey comic book artists.
Chasing amy 1997 official trailer 1 ben affleck movie holden and banky are comic book artists. Kevin smith, who wrote and directed the moviethe third installment in his jersey trilogymakes these characters intense and funny. Holden ben affleck and banky jason lee are comic book artists living and working in new york. Chasing amy is about a young comic book artist yeah, right ben affleck, who meets and falls for another young comic book artist sure, fine joey lauren adams. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes a lesbian. Best romantic movies on netflix 2020 love movies page 38. Chasing amy is a 1997 romantic comedydrama written and directed by kevin smith. Everythings going well for them until they meet alyssa. This is a very very funny comic book, with the same humor as the movie. Holden, his partner banky, and alyssa, the woman holden falls in love with only to be thwarted by her sexuality. Whats striking isnt the raunchiness of the humor though the trading of war tales between comicbook artists banky jason lee and alyssa. Chasing amy 1997 is a lesbian comedy, drama movie starring ben affleck and joey lauren adams. And smith still has a great deal to learn technically. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film synopsis edit.
Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes gay. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes a. The premise is that, because comic book movies are all the rage in hollywood and the comic book artists in chasing amy had based a pair of stoner superheroes on jay and bob in. Watch chasing amy full movie in hd visit holden and banky are comic book artists. Chasing amy holden and banky are comic book artists. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he. Nov 16, 2012 chasing amy holden and banky are comic book artists. Chasing amy, which concerned sensitiveyetsleazy ben afflecks pursuit of the. Alyssa jones joey lauren adams and holden mcneil ben affleck are successful comic book artists who meet at a new jersey comic book. The movie contains frank sexual dialogue, and was originally inspired by a brief scene from an early movie by a friend of kevin smith, guin turners go fish, wherein one. Looking at issues of love and friendship, the story follows an unlikely romance that is put into jeopardy. Chasing amy 1997 r holden affleck and best friend banky lee, new jersey comic book artists, attend a convention in new york where holden is immediately attracted to fellow artist alyssa adams.
It is the third film in the view askewniverse series. Everything is going good for them until they meet alyssa, also a comic book artist. Chasing amy is a 1997 american romantic comedydrama film written and directed by kevin smith. Other things to consider which will affect your costs will be whether the comic is black and white or colour, and the complexity of the artwork in relation to the story. Banky, meanwhile, is the caustic and shorttempered half. She is originally from denver, colorado and obtained. Cult comic book 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. Mcneil falls for another comic book artist, alyssa jones joey lauren adams, to the annoyance of his writing partner, banky edwards jason. Chasing amy and the toxic nerd masculinity of the 90s.
Kevin smiths third film, chasing amy, finds the director maturing in all aspects of his filmmaking. Chasing amy is the third installment in the new jersey trilogy from awardwinning writerdirector kevin smith clerks, mallrats, dogma. Chasing amy is a unique love story which breaks all the rules of its. Oct 11, 2016 chasing amy 1997 official trailer 1 ben affleck movie holden and banky are comic book artists.
Apr 04, 2017 the studio initially suggested to smith that he make chasing amy as a pg high school movie. Holden opens the comic and flips through it he shakes his head. Holden, his partner banky, and alyssa, the woman holden. Chasing amy 1997 r 04041997 us comedy, drama, romance 1h 54m user score. May 11, 1997 the romance here is between two indie comic book artists, holden ben affleck and alyssa joey lauren adams. Smith, like a lot of other almostfamous 1990s male artists and. Oct 15, 2019 the premise is that, because comic book movies are all the rage in hollywood and the comic book artists in chasing amy had based a pair of stoner superheroes on jay and bob in the 90s, an. That moment in chasing amy when holden just cant take it. The studio initially suggested to smith that he make chasing amy as a pg high school movie. A pioneering film featuring female comics creators. Amy reeder born august 25, 1980, formerly known as amy reeder hadley, is an american comic book artist and writer known for her work on titles such as fools gold, madame xanadu, batwoman, and moon girl and devil dinosaur early life. Not only is chasing amy a huge step forward for smith, but it is one of 1997s best films. Chasing amy r 114 min comedy, drama, romance 4 april 1997. Chasing amy 1997 official trailer 1 ben affleck movie.