Every Rom Com 34: Chasing Amy

This week on Every Rom Com we’re wrapping up the Gen-X Rom Com Series with what might be director Kevin Smith’s greatest film - “Chasing Amy.” Serena and Jen are joined by Ed Cunard, co-host of the must-listen karaoke podcast, The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly), who shares his knowledge of comic book culture and even breaks out into a bit of (not-poor) singing. And as usual we dive into the making of the film, discuss the cast and crew, and give our opinions on the movie’s portrayal of sexuality and relationships. 

0:00-9:45 Introduction, Introducing Ed Cunard, co-host of The Greatest Song Ever Sung  Poorly

Information on Guest Host, Ed Cunard:

Co-host, editor and chief researcher for the podcast "The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)," Ed Cunard comes by his catholic knowledge of all things music honestly--he's oddly two degrees of separation away from a lot of old school musicians through his grandparents. The biggest gap in his musical education is how to actually make music that doesn't sound awful. When not singing in bars, he works as Director of Operations for a sales company, which almost makes sense with all those English degrees he's still paying for. He lives in the middle of nowhere with nine cats and two dogs.

Web: https://www.sungpoorly.com

Twitter: @sungpoorly

Instagram: @sungpoorly

Facebook: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)

Spotify: The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly)

Apple: ‎The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) on Apple Podcasts

9:45-24:13 TRAILER, Basic Info, Interesting Facts, General Opinion

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/shannonkeating/chasing-amy-20-years-later 

https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/79-the-hows-and-whys-of-chasing-amy 

Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash: The Definitive Visual History, Edited by Chris Prince

24:13-39:57 Cast & Crew In-Depth

https://www.vulture.com/2014/03/applying-the-auteur-theory-to-kevin-smith.html 

https://screenrant.com/every-single-kevin-smithview-askewniverse-movie-chronological-order/ 

https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/kevin-smith-killroy-was-here-nft-release-1234714555/ 

39:57-56:21 Chasing Amy, Gen-X Films, And The Rise of Geek/Nerd Culture, Comic Book Convention Scene

Some Comic Book Conventions Recommended by Ed:

• MoCCA Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art https://www.moccafest.org/
• SPX Small Press Expo https://www.smallpressexpo.com/ 

Quotes Pulled From Movie “Clerk”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBbcw7a3VqI 

More Info On The Rise Of Comic-Con: https://www.cnet.com/culture/comic-con-at-50-from-hotel-basement-to-massive-cultural-blowout/#:~:text=The%20massive%20event%2C%20which%20started,%2D%2D%20celebrations%20of%20geek%20culture. 

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/comic-con-san-diego-attendance/ 

https://www.gamesradar.com/comic-conventions/ 

56:21-1:20:40 Hooper X And The Minority Words Panel, Hangout At The Bar, Meow Mix Song Scene (Featuring Vocals By Ed), The “Jaws” Homage

Scene From “Jaws” Which “Clerks” Pays Homage To: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjNzwEULG8  

1:20:40-1:39:08 Holden And Alyssa Get To Know Each Other, The Montage, Banky’s Antagonism Towards Alyssa, Holden Confesses His Feelings, Holden & Alyssa Hook Up

1:39:08-1:49:45 The Morning After, Alyssa’s Friends React, Holden Asks “Why Me?”

1:49:45 SPOILERS BEGIN

1:49:45-2:17:54 Fingercuffs, Holden Confronts Alyssa, The ‘Chasing Amy’ Speech, Holden’s Bad Idea, One Year Later, Most Relatable Characters, Favorite Scenes

2:17:54-2:24:15 Double Feature Recommendations