Chasing the Blues

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Chasing the Blues

2018

1h 22m

Comedy

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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.

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Marilyn Ferdinand

Chicago Reader

04/08/2020

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

10/05/2018

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

10/04/2018

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

07/17/2025

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

07/28/2021

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

10/22/2018

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

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Ronald S

@DocRon 03/28/2020

Had good moments of humor but dragged in the middle portion. The ending was confusing. Still, at moments was laugh out loud funny.

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09/14/2019

This rather dark comedy has its moments but never seems to gel into anything substantial. Anna Maria Horsford is a hoot in a supporting role.

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10/16/2018

Great Film--darkly funny and deliciously different!

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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.

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