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1980
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical action comedy film directed by John Landis. It stars John Belushi as "Joliet" Jake Blues and Dan Aykroyd as his brother Elwood, characters developed from the recurring musical sketch "The Blues Brothers" on NBC's variety series Saturday Night Live. The script is set in and around Chicago, Illinois, where it was filmed, and the screenplay is by Aykroyd and Landis. It…
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The film The Blues Brothers, released in 1980, is a classic destroyer and musical film. Directed by John Landis, this film is a musical comedy that follows the adventures of Jake and Elwood Blues, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd respectively, two brothers who decide to reform their old blues band to raise money to save the orphanage where they grew up. Throughout the film, the Blues brothers get into a series…More
imdb.com SYNOPSIS Jake Blues has just been released from prison, he only thinks about what his next hit will be, when his brother Elwood asks him to go to church to see the sister who raised them when they were orphans, there, Jake has a revelation, unite his old jazz band to raise money for the church. SINOPSIS Jake Blues acaba de salir de prisión, solo piensa en cual sera su siguiente golpe, cuando su hermano Elwo…More
After an arduous investigation in the island to look for materials or some means which will allow me to return to civilization I lay down in the hammock that I found in the shelter to enjoy the only VHS movie that was in the improvised library next to the most improvised and coolest TV/VCR with coconuts that I have seen and that works with a solar energy storage, for this I must first take the device out of the shel…More
Hello, Cine and music lovers! @Cinetv.blog asked what movie make us cry from laughter... So this is my medicine Blues Brothers (1980) Two brothers, Elwood Blues and "Joliet" Jake Blues meet outside a prison. Jake has just been released from prison after serving a 3-year sentence for armed robbery. During their visit at the orphanage where they grew up, they learn that the institution is in danger of closing. The nun…More
Film Name - The Blues Brothers Year - 1980 Director - John Landis About One of the most iconic and amazing films ever. The comedy and car chases alone are worth the watch as the Blues Brothers go on a "mission from God" to save the orphanage! Ultimately though this is a film about music as they put the band back together and are joined on their journey by some of the most iconic musicians ever! Music This is such a…More
Film source#/media/File:The_Commitments_poster.png) Name - The Commitments Year - 1991 Director - Alan Parker About What did you expect, this is a film about music, telling the story of the the ins and outs of being in a band! Focusing on Soul music and is set in Ireland. It is gritty and realistic but ultimately all about the music which is why we have picked it. Music This is such a great introduction into some gr…More
*Saturday Night Live*, as the cryptocurrency traders have recently been reminded, is still very powerful and influential institution of American culture and media. In the past the show was also known as the springboard for careers of many successful entertainers and also as a basis for number of popular Hollywood films. Among the later none has received popularity and iconic status as *The Blues Brothers*, 1980 come…More
ESPAÑOL ¿Qué es una película de culto? En mi humilde opinión, es el tipo de películas que se te quedan en la mente, por algún motivo justificado o no. Puede ser una cinta alabada por la crítica pero muy poco vista por el público, puede ser un éxito taquillero en su momento pero discutible por su calidad artística, puede ser tan mala que no gusto ni a critica ni a cierta cantidad de público pero presenta un ¿no se qu…More
I must admit I haven't seen many films directed by John Landis, and while The Blues Brothers is one of the few, it could very well be what introduces me to his other works. The Blues Brothers reminds me of the more laid-back comedies of the past, where the humour was smartly placed and used, and connecting to the characters was much more simple. It's a film with that holds a certain charm and almost seems like one t…More
-via IMDB.com Jake and Elwood Blues made the jump to the big screen from their humble beginnings on Saturday Night Live with this pretty awesome musical action comedy. The Blues Brothers is an homage to the blues and it is done with hilarity, some great music and cameos from some of the best blues performers living at the time: Cab Calloway, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin... Jon Belushi and Dan Aykroyd are Jake and El…More
