Chasing the Blues

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Chasing the Blues

2018,

1h 22m,

Comedy

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92%

12 Reviews

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40%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare -- but cursed -- 1930s blues record. When a series of unfortunate circumstances land them in jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a more formidable foe.

Marilyn Ferdinand

Chicago Reader

Apr 8, 2020

Rosenmeyer and Conner are great foils, and Horsford, with her sweet tea and southernisms, nearly walks off with the movie.

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John DeFore

The Hollywood Reporter

Oct 5, 2018

Even those who find the script's contrivances absurd may deem it diverting enough, for a third-hand story of obsessive competition.

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Oct 4, 2018

The characters at the black heart of this bleak comedy are consumed by their need for a rare record, but none of their passion translates to the audience.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 17, 2025

3/5

Scott Smith’s rib-tickler "Chasing the Blues" centers its target of obsession on an ultra-rare and presumably cursed blues record. But again, it’s not about the music. It’s about the bonkers actions surrounding the prize.

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Nathan Mattise

Ars Technica

Jul 28, 2021

The story bounces around time periods while crime and death occur. But Chasing the Blues keeps its audience smirking throughout...

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Stephen Saito

Moveable Fest

Oct 22, 2018

Although the film mines big laughs from the rivals' single-mindedness, it wisely resists ever becoming full-fledged wacky.

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Oct 16, 2018

Great Film--darkly funny and deliciously different!

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Scott Smith

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Grant Rosenmeyer

Alan Thomas

Ronald Conner

Paul Bettis

Chelsea Tavares

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Anna Maria Horsford

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Synopsis

Two rival record collectors attempt to con an old lady out of a rare -- but cursed -- 1930s blues record. When a series of unfortunate circumstances land them in jail, the feud festers for over 20 years until they are released from prison and get a second chance at snagging the vinyl, this time from a more formidable foe.

Director: Scott Smith
Producer: DeAnna Cooper, Jacqueline E Ingram
Screenwriter: Scott Smith
Distributor: Ammo Content
Production Co: Fulton Market Films
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 5, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 8, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.0K
Runtime: 1h 22m

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