CHASING AMY (DVD/1.85/DD 5.1/ENG-SUB) DVD

Chasing Amy
After a pair of films about hipster slackers, the work of writer-director Kevin Smith matured and gained critical respect with this low budget, independent comedy-drama about love, sex and the fine line between the two. Ben Affleck stars as Holden McNeil, a New Jersey comic book writer who is roommates with his best friend and professional partner, artist Banky Edwards (Jason Lee). Their hit comic book series, "Bluntman and Chronic," is loosely patterned after a pair of acquaintances, Jay (Jason Mewes) and Silent Bob (played by Smith), two characters already familiar as supporting players in several Smith films. Into Holden's life comes Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams), a lesbian and fellow comic book creator who quickly becomes a close friend, although Holden is powerfully attracted to her. Eventually, Alyssa realizes that she is attracted to Holden as well and they begin a physical relationship, much to the consternation of Banky, whose ire over losing his best friend to a lesbian seems to border on romantic jealousy. After he learns something about Alyssa's sexual past, however, Holden's immature response to his new knowledge destroys both his romance with Alyssa and his friendship with Banky. 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. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Cast Ben Affleck as Holden McNeil Joey Lauren Adams as Alyssa Jones Jason Lee as Banky Edwards Dwight Ewell as Hooper Jason Mewes as Jay Kevin Smith as Silent Bob

Crew Jim Williams - Art Director Robert Hawk - Associate Producer Shan Lory - Casting Derrick Tseng - Costume Designer John M. Tyson - First Assistant Director Kevin Smith - Director Scott Mosier - Editor Kevin Smith - Editor John Pierson - Executive Producer Derrick Tseng - Line Producer Robert H. Holtzman - Production Designer David Klein - Cinematographer Scott Mosier - Producer Susannah McCarthy - Set Designer William Kozy - Sound/Sound Designer Kevin Smith - Screenwriter

Chasing Amy
Writer-director Kevin Smith took on the increasingly rocky terrain of 1990s love and desire in the low budget, ultra-contemporary romantic comedy Chasing Amy (1997), the final film in his "New Jersey trilogy." In a twist on the conventional boy-meets-girl love story, the unexpected relationship between heterosexual Holden and lesbian Alyssa (with Holden's best buddy Banky a jealous third wheel) becomes an extended, offbeat conversation on how love and sexuality transcend easy definitions and categories through their intrinsic unpredictability. Smith's casually profane, humorously savvy dialogue taps profound sentiments without becoming mired in emotional treacle, even when his characters edge toward long-windedness. Ben Affleck's performance as Holden was one of several in 1997 that earned him the label "rising star" -- even if Jason Lee's Banky had some of the best lines -- while Joey Lauren Adams garnered a Golden Globe nomination for her mercurial Alyssa. Beginning with its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, Chasing Amy drew critical and box office kudos, restoring Smith to indie film grace after the failure of Mallrats (1995). ~ Lucia Bozzola, All Movie Guide
 

Jason Lee: Independent Spirit Award, Best Supporting Actor (winner) Jason Lee: Independent Spirit Award, Best Supporting Male (winner) Joey Lauren Adams: Golden Globe, Best Actress - Musical or Comedy Picture (nominated) Kevin Smith: Independent Spirit Award, Best Screenplay (winner)

Independent Spirit Award, Best Picture (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English Subtitle Options: English Sound Processing: 5.1: 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers, 2 surround channels for rear speakers, & 1 low-frequency effects (LFE) channel to carry deep bass effects 2: PCM stereo Additional Features: Widescreen digital transfer supervised by cinematographer David Klein and enhanced for 16x9 televisions 5.1 channel Dolby Digital soundtrack New video introduction to the DVD edition from director Kevin Smith Screen-specific audio commentary by Kevin Smith, producer Scott Mosier, actors Ben Affleck and Jason Mewes, associate producer Robert Hawk, Miramax executive Jon Gordon, and View Askew historian Vincent Pereira Ten deleted scenes, plus outtakes Trailer Video introductions from the cast and crew "The Askewniverse Legend": a guide to the characters in the "New Jersey Trilogy" English subtitles Optimal image quality: RSDL dual-layer edition DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: R DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 113 min   DVD Chapters: Chapters 0. Chapters 1. Opening titles [:12] 2. "To a really big fan" [:16] 3. Hooper X [:16] 4. Pile of PMS-Alyssa Jones [1:51] 5. Shared moment [3:20] 6. Red Bank, NJ-Bankholup Studios, 2nd floor [3:08] 7. Meow Mix [1:28] 8. Another shared moment [:40] 9. War stories [5:10] 10. Something more personal [2:42] 11. "You are such my bitch!" [:25] 12. Game of skill [2:16] 13. Path of least resistance [4:58] 14. Capture the moment [6:26] 15. "Everyone has an agenda" [1:14] 16. The pronoun game [4:41] 17. The one least likely [2:29] 18. "Finger Cuffs" [:48] 19. Lesbian chic [2:24] 20. Cross examination [4:18] 21. The queen of suruban legend [1:21] 22. Bluntman and Chronic; chasing Amy [6:53] 23. An indecent proposal [3:37] 24. One year later; a very personal story [2:04] 25. End credits [2:38]