CHIRP Radio writesCOMING SOON: “The Blues Brothers” at the CHIRP Music Film Festival

The Blues Brothers (1980)
Saturday, September 16th 12:00pm

Along with Ferris Bueller's Day Off, there is no movie more Chicago than The Blues Brothers. One of the few Saturday Night Live skits that actually worked as a motion picture, Chi-Town is as much a character as Jake and Elwood as they dodge police, old girlfirends, and Illinois Nazis to complete their Mission From God. It certainly doesn't hurt that a who's-who of R&B legends (Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Cab Calloway, and Ray Charles) are featured, and the third act includes one of the most epic car chases ever seen in a theater. If you're of a generation that has only seen this all-time classic on TV, now's your chance to watch it in all its glory on the big screen.

"The Blues Brothers is the year's best film to date; one of the all-time great comedies; the best movie ever made in Chicago. All are true, and, boy, is that ever a surprise." --Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune

"One of the great American comedy films... It’s just a joy to watch even forty three years on. John Belushi was never better as the lead. He’s funny just standing there." --Victoria Luxford, BBC.com

The CHIRP Music Film Festival takes place at the historic Davis Theater in Chicago September 14th-17th. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.