{"id":2232,"date":"2015-07-24T11:09:07","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T18:09:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dianastevan.com\/?p=2232"},"modified":"2017-08-28T11:33:55","modified_gmt":"2017-08-28T18:33:55","slug":"bye-bye-blues-revisited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dianastevan.com\/uk\/2015\/film-2\/bye-bye-blues-revisited\/","title":{"rendered":"BYE BYE BLUES REVISITED"},"content":{"rendered":"

Back in 1988, I remember getting a phone call from my daughter, Robyn, who was on set for the filming of Bye Bye Blues, directed by Anne Wheeler<\/a><\/strong>, in the Alberta badlands<\/strong>, home of dinosaur tourism.<\/p>\n

\"Bye<\/a>

Robyn Stevan playing Frances<\/p><\/div>\n

I recall hearing about the challenging role she had to play, requiring a lot of stretching to find the character, but she did it.<\/p>\n

She won a Genie (Canada\u2019s equivalent of the Oscar) for Best Supporting Actress. It was for the role of Frances.<\/p>\n

What brings me to write about Robyn<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and Bye Bye Blues, is not so much to share Rob\u2019s and my pride with her achieving this honor, but to mention how frustrating it is that Bye Bye Blues, a work of art in the field of filmmaking is not available on DVD.<\/p>\n

\"Bye

Me, proud mom, with daughter Robyn and her Genie Award<\/p><\/div>\n

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I tried to get a DVD copy recently, only to discover it was only available on VHS, which we have. I don\u2019t know about your VHS tapes, but I find that the quality deteriorates with time.<\/p>\n

The story is exquisite: It\u2019s about a \u201cWWII wife and mother who joins a local dance band to provide for her family while husband\u2019s at war. Romantic involvement with one of the dance members makes her decisions difficult when her husband returns from war.<\/p>\n

\"Bye

Rebecca Jenkins and Robyn Stevan<\/p><\/div>\n

Story watches the progression of the band as it grows into a popular successful recording and touring group. Excellent music and soundtrack.<\/p>\n

I found one clip from the film on Youtube, not the greatest quality but you\u2019ll get a flavor of Bye Bye Blues, nonetheless. Rebecca Jenkins, who won a Genie for best actress, is featured in this clip.<\/p>\n