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Case and Sam are looking back at the earliest episodes of the show! Check out their thoughts on this classic episode when Case sat down with Geoff Moonen and chatted about Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back! Overview Episode dedicated to Kevin Smith's influence following his recent heart attack, underscoring the importance of his work in nerd culture. View Askewniverse detailed as an interconnected film universe that began with Mallrats and culminated in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Jason Mewes faced significant personal challenges during filming, impacting production due to substance abuse issues. Film characterized as having a weak overall plot with awkward transitions, relying on 'and then' storytelling. Subplot regarding animal rights deemed problematic and outdated, particularly in post-9/11 context. Noted lack of diversity in casting and representation, with a predominantly white male ensemble. Humor criticized for not aging well, featuring outdated jokes and problematic themes reminiscent of early 2000s comedy. Suggested structural improvements include framing devices and varying visual styles to enrich storytelling. Interview with Sam introduced new perspectives while affirming original hosts' critiques of structural flaws in the film. Overall legacy reflects a blend of quotability and cultural relevance, highlighting Kevin Smith's early comedy style compared to current film pacing. Notes Episode Context & Background (00:05 - 07:17) Another Pass at Another Pass podcast episode featuring hosts discussing a previous episode about Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Episode prompted by Kevin Smith's recent heart attack, wanting to honor his work and influence on nerd culture. 49-minute brisk episode with good audio quality featuring Case Aiken and Jeff Moonan discussing Kevin Smith's filmography. Discussion positioned as 'most meta episodes' - an episode about an episode about a movie that references many other movies. Kevin Smith Universe Analysis (08:40 - 19:26) View Askewniverse explained as interconnected reality starting accidentally with Mallrats, tying together story elements from previous films. Movie served as intended conclusion to the View Askewniverse with Jay and Silent Bob as main characters after being minor characters in Clerks. Jason Mewes struggled with substance issues during filming, drinking heavily while trying to get off drugs, making production difficult. Film positioned as 'greatest disc two of some other movie ever made' - ultimate bonus feature content rather than standalone film. Film Structure & Content Issues (21:58 - 48:37) Movie suffers from awkward transitions and 'and then' storytelling rather than consequential plot progression. Light plot structure with random elements, particularly weak animal rights terrorist subplot that feels dated post-9/11. Racial and gender representation problems - almost exclusively white cast with limited female characters in meaningful roles. Film's humor hasn't aged well with numerous gay jokes, misogynistic elements, and dated comedy style reminiscent of Austin Powers era. Proposed Improvements (24:51 - 42:01) Restructure with framing device - open with Jay and Silent Bob at diner with Suzanne the orangutan, telling story in flashback. Jay as unreliable narrator would allow for cutting awkward transitions and explaining absurd elements as his perspective. Blues Brothers structure suggested - characters piss off everyone along the way, leading to massive chase sequence at climax. Different visual styles for Jay's version vs. Bob's version vs. reality to distinguish narrative perspectives. Kevin Smith's Evolution as Filmmaker (12:18 - 42:01) Smith writes about his current life experiences - Clerks while working retail, Mallrats about studio experience, Chasing Amy about creative ownership. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back represents Smith dealing with internet trolls and fan expectations in nascent online era. Zack and Miri Make a Porno mentioned as better examination of filmmaking process, with Jason Mewes delivering strong performance. Smith's limitation as visual director acknowledged - focuses on dialogue and character interactions over cinematography. Cultural Context & Legacy (07:17 - 17:45) Film represents early 2000s comedy style with extended gags and slower pacing compared to modern rapid-fire editing. Miramax studio system comparison made to classic Hollywood, allowing for cross-pollination of actors and characters. Movie's quotability exceeds its actual quality as a complete film experience. Clerks cartoon praised as superior Kevin Smith work with only six episodes but high quality content. ️ Sam's Perspective (New Co-host) (58:03 - 01:02:25) Sam agrees with original hosts' assessment - movie is quotable and fun but structurally flawed. Acknowledges problematic elements while noting they're not mean-spirited but reflect era's comedy standards. Harold and Kumar comparison resonates - better execution of similar stoner road trip concept. Kevin Smith's wife's involvement in diamond thief subplot makes misogynistic elements slightly less problematic but still problematic.
Jay and Silent Bob recently arrived in Call of Duty as premium operator skins, but it's hardly the first time actors associated with Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse films have starred in games. Dave Rudden joins us this week to talk about five of 'em, after which we'll talk more about Blue Prince, the Minecraft movie, Switch 2 letting Zelda players repair their weapons with a mobile app, and the most money you've ever spent on a console at launch. Question of the Week: Do you have fond memories of any "companion-app" gaming experience? Should these still be a thing? Break song is Clerks by Love Among Freaks. Vidjagame Apocalypse theme by Matthew Joseph Payne.
KEVIN SMITH FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONAfter Yoga Hosers, something quite big happened to Kevin Smith. Not a new child. Not a new big culture-shifting movie. But a heart attack. What happens to Kevo's career and filmography when the man is faced with death itself and has to confront it? Jay and Silent Bob Reboot happens: the most Kevin Smith movie ever made.In this View-Askew installment, determined to avenge their legal defeat to Saban Films, Jay and Silent Bob set out for LA to try and stop the shooting of a film being produced by the company (sounds a bit familiar).And on top of this, Kevo brings out an anthology horror film in the shape of an NFT (the less said about this one, the better).Rhys and Kane explore the start of a very existential version of Kevo, that has now shifted to a worldview that every day he has on earth is one gifted to him by fate.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
KEVIN SMITH FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONIt seems the View-Askew bible is ACTUALLY closed now and we're onto a new phase for Kevo. Who would've known this next phase was making other people's movies?On one hand, the director steals Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks to make his own Judd Apatow movie, and on the other, he borrows Bruce Willis, Tracy Morgan and someone else's script to make a buddy cop film. Is this even the same guy we came to know and love as teenagers?Rhys and Kane dive head-first into this new phase and see which proves to be the kindest for the film maker that if anything... seems a bit lost at this point in his career.Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
KEVIN SMITH FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONOur friend Kevo takes a step in a new direction - one towards a more mature film... a Spike Lee film (in Rhys' opinion). When two comic book artists meet a girl, one of them falls for her but the man's hopes are crushed when he finds that she is a lesbian.Kane and Rhys jump on this third entry to the View-Askew-niverse and debate over whether its the best direction for Kevin to take his subject matter a little more seriously, or if it comes across as too pretentious for anyone's good. Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
KEVIN SMITH FILMOGRAPHY MARATHONMarathon Me takes on another director. Feels a bit soon, doesn't it? Well, this one has been a long time coming. Rhys and Kane dive into the View-Askew-niverse, and look at all the films of Kevin Smith.The rightful and only place to start is Smith's first major hit that took indie-wood by storm. A simple and humble effort filmed entirely in and around a convenience store, all self-funded from Kevin's own credit card. The 90s gem is none-other than 'Clerks'.This old favourite of Rhys and Kane's holds a special role to play in their friendship - but this watch is a bit different: with this being the first time they're watching it as individuals older than our main characters. How does this change their impression of 'Clerks'?Podcast Instagram: @marathonme_officialPodcast Facebook page: @marathonmeofficalEmail: marathonmepodc@gmail.com
Rated-imMATURE – Naughty Language and Spoilers. Human Failings PanelxPanel with Billy Hynes 00:00:24 Macsy & Fixdy 00:06:56 View Askew 00:15:13 Fix's original art talk '18 00:20:40 Sears Liberian with Old Dude 00:26:41 Ocular Aids / Kids Dimensions / Toy Shelves with COVID 00:40:14 Talkin' Mongolian Breakin' Bad 00:51:07 Facebook @rolledspine #rolledspine rolledspinepodcasts@gmail.com rolled spine specials or Rolled Spine Podcasts. Rolled Spine Special, Comic Books, Action Figures, Comic Art, Breaking Bad
Special Intro: The one and only Tommy Chong, man! Film at 11: Saturday Night (2024) Book IT: Svengoolie 45th Anniversary Boo-Nanza Comic Book (2024), Gemstone Publishing Scroll with it: We partied with the View Askew community in Chicago all weekend for Chronic Con 2024. The love and joy was special in this inaugural celebration. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms101524
Special Intro: Jason Mewes - Appearing in Chicago this weekend at Chronic Con Film at 11: Joker: Folie À Deux (2024) Book IT: The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (2024) by Kate McKinnon Scroll with it: Burger King has an Addams Family meal this week. All the View Askew community will be in Chicago this weekend for Chronic Con 2024. Make plans to meet us at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Steve has joined the crew of Elgin's Nightmare on Chicago Street. Make plans to join us on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Show notes: https://bit.ly/tms10824
Our exit today has us taking a stab at popular slasher movies and the Kevin Williamson oeuvre. This week, we are talking about the Wayans Brothers' Scary Movie, and the debut of Anna Faris. And we are bringing along our favorite bad movie and horror aficionado Mike Merrigan (from our Dogma episode) for the ride. Along the way, we go into a deep dive of horror in the 90s and the importance of Scream, Drew Barrmore vs. Melissa Joan Hart, Laverne & Shirley, the View Askew-averse, bullet time, talking in movie theatres, and several Tom Stoppard references. And it all ends with Tripp officially breaking Ross. Find Mike on the Filmjitsu podcast. Thememusic by Jonworthymusic. Powered by RiversideFM. CFF Films with Ross and friends. Movies We've Covered on the Show on Letterboxd. Movies Recommended on the Show on Letterboxd.
On this week's episode, the boys are joined by their good friend (and DragonCon Survival Guide's on the scene reporter for DC '24), Sterling! They go through the big news and guest announcements since the last podcast before delving into the main topics. For one, what should you be doing to prep for this year's Dragon Con right now? And, considering you can, what should you do if you can't do the con for the whole weekend? Is a single day worth it?All that plus Baldur's Gate, Kevin Smith and the View Askewniverse, For All Mankind, Apple TV is actually worth it and much, much more on the TRIUMPHANT return of Dragon Con Survival Guide!Gary and Taylor, lifelong friends and self-proclaimed Dragon Con/Convention experts, talk tips and hacks to get the most out of your con experience - while saving as much money as possible – and whatever nerdy stuff crosses their minds. Save more at cons to spend more at cons! New episodes drop every Saturday. Find DragonCon Survival guide on Facebook or Instagram, leave us a voicemail at (404) 721-3586, email us at Gary or Taylor @Dragonconsurvivalguide.com, or shout to the DragonCon gods in Downtown Atlanta at 2 AM. Thanks for liking, sharing, subscribing and listening! DragonCon Survival Guide is a Top Wop Studios Production.
It's been a somber week, Slackers.The world has seemingly gone crazy, and we lost a true Gen X Icon - Shannen Doherty.Her career is filled with movies and TV shows that were a part of our childhood into young adulthood - from her early role in Little House on the Prairie, the family drama Our House, the cult classic (and one of my favorites) Heathers, the Gen X primetime soap opera, Beverly Hills 90210, another cult classic in Mallrats, and finally her starring role in Charmed - Shannen Doherty was not only a star, but one of our stars.After numerous heath issues, including Crohn's disease, it was a second diagnosis of breast cancer that ultimately led to her untimely passing. Fairly or unfairly, Shannen was often times labeled as difficult to work with, a fact she readily acknowledged, but spent the last months (years really) of her life trying to set the record straight and repairing relationships. That is hard for anyone to face with death approaching, yet she did this with dignity and grace.Rest in peace, Shannen Doherty.
Nowhere California's coverage of the 2024 Ontario Comic Con Revolution continues with a bonus lost conversation. In this installment, Josh talks with the architect of ViewAskew.com Ming Chen. The conversation spans many topics and time, since there is a bonus lost conversation from the 2017 Los Angeles Comic Con. For Everything Nowhere... Go To http://www.nowherecalifornia.com
What happens when Ben Affleck and Matt Damon play two fallen angels hellbent on getting back to heaven? Protests apparently. Join us as we look at Kevin Smith's fourth film Dogma as part of our ongoing celebration of the films of 1999. On this film's 25th anniversary we take a look in the rearview of the View Askew universe to evaluate the casting, controversies, and acclaim of a film much maligned on its release, and now desperately hard to find. With a cast including Chris Rock, Alan Rickman, and a special appearance by Alanis Morissette it seems like Kevin Smith rallied some of the heavenliest creatures for this exploration of faith, dogmatic law, and fast food franchises.
Mark and Jonny Numb discuss the 1997 independent film A Better Place. Produced by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier, and directed by Vincent Pereira, the movie focuses on the ill-fated friendship between two high school outcasts. In this episode they also talk about 1990's independent cinema, View Askew productions, and literate maniacs. Enjoy!
The Alchemist return to the counter and face the end of the road in Clerks 3. Key Elements: Afterlife Erotica, Movie Making, Kites Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod Check out our Movies and join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Find and Support Jay's work! @jayrollinsart on all social media platforms. Read More
The Alchemist climb from the ashes of the Quik Stop and into the flames of fast food in Clerks 2. Key Elements: Pillow Pants, Kinky Kelly, Mooby's Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod Check out our Movies and join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Find and Support Jay's work! @jayrollinsart on all social media platforms.
Episode 65 is shooting out of the audio-cannon and into your pod-boxes as we start our new Rediscovered Mix. Mikey P has chosen first and he has selected the late 90s comedy Chasing Amy. Join us as we chat many things View Askew; talk about personal growth; and friendship through film. Up front there is also some NON SPOILER X-Men 97 chat. We have a discord channel! Join us over on the Island of Misfit Podcasts with Seddy Bimco; and Spaghetti and Freddy. Click the link HERE to join The new Tape Deck podcast The Yeti Is Still Broken can be found HERE Chapters Non Spoiler X-Men 97 chat, New Tape Decl podcast, and join us on Discord (00:00:00) Chasing Amy Discussion (00:16:39) Our Song Choices (01:08:15) Emails and Next Episode (01:14:13) Thank you to everyone who listens to the show, we love you all. Your support means the world to us. If you want to contact the show you can email us at themoviemixtapepod@gmail.com Find us on Instagram at the_moviemixtape Hosts: Dirk, Marcie, and Mikey P Edited by: Dirk and Marcie Episode art: Mikey P of Project Unknown Comics Logo by: Irontooth Design The Movie Mixtape Spotify Playlist can be found HERE The Movie Mixtape is a TAPEDECK podcast, along with our friends at 70mm, Bat & Spider, Escape Hatch, Will Run For..., Lost Light, Twin Vipers , The Letterboxd Show and The Yeti Is Still Broken
The Alchemist defend heaven by trudging through Hell in Dogma. Key Elements: Buddy Christ, Poop Suit, Hockey Demons Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod Check out our Movies and join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Find and Support Jay's work! @jayrollinsart on all social media platforms.
The Alchemist contend with new sexual horizons in Chasing Amy. Key Elements: Tracer, Fingercuffs, Bag of Porn Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod Check out our Movies and join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Find and Support Jay's work! @jayrollinsart on all social media platforms.
You are supposed to be here today as we discuss Kevin Smith's first film Clerks. Key Elements: 37, Salsa Shark, Rooftop Hockey Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/filmalchemistpod Check out our Movies and join the Misfit Parade: https://www.misfitparade.net/ Find and Support Jay's work! @jayrollinsart on all social media platforms.
Welcome to the bonus content where I continue to chat w/ Martin Dunn, vocalist, guitarist, and lyricist of the band Less Than Expected. We chat more about their new album “Time Enough at Last” and discuss the concept behind it. We also play some songs as we analyze the album track-by-track. Hope you enjoy. +++ song included in this episode are from “Time Enough at Last” and are: “Tuning In,” “View Askew,” “Little Miss,” “Erotomania,” and “Plot Device.” - used with permission from Martin and the band.+++
The moment you've all been waiting for. Finally, Austin Danger Podcast is discussing THE LOVE GURU (2008). Other topics include WONKA tickets on sale, Kev continues the View Askew journey, and McKenzo evangelizes BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER's beautiful Blu-Ray release. - Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, or our Letterboxd HQ at @austindangerpod. Send us a letter or voicemail at austindangerpodcast@gmail.com and we'll share them on our episodes. If you tag your reviews with "austindangerpod" on Letterboxd, we'll find them and also share them on the show! Follow Kev & McKenzie on Letterboxd. Listen to Kev's other podcast, Ammonite Movie Nite! Listen to McKenzie's other podcasts The Criterion Connection & ON LYNCH. NEXT WEEK: We're getting into some monkey business with RISE OF THE PLANET OF THE APES (2011)! - Episode Chapters: (00:00:00) Intro (00:06:03) Whatcha Been Watching? (00:17:30) Austin News (00:19:45) THE LOVE GURU Main Discussion (01:03:27) I Love Goooold + “The Allen Parsons Project” (01:09:17) There You Are, You're Over There! (01:14:24) The Wheel + Outro
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Snootchie Bootchies mofos! This week, Richie is joined by his friend Stevie from the BFYTW Podcast to talk about the 1995 Kevin Smith directed Cult Classic, MALLRATS! Chocolate covered pretzels, fashionable males, volkswagons, fortune tellers, and much more reside within this hilarious new episode, so join us for the fun!Check out Married With TelevisionVisit supermediabrospodcast.com for all past, present, and future episodes, and to leave us a voicemail!Leave us a rating/review on Spotify, GoodPods, and Podchaser Super Media Bros YouTube ChannelFacebook:Super Media BrosX/Twitter: @SuperMediaBros_IG: @supermediabrospodcastFounding member of OddPods MediaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4771235/advertisement
Hosts Tom and Dave discuss the "final" View Askew film.
Yer boyz celebrate a momentous occasion by honoring the films of Kevin Smith. PLUS: the evolution of martial arts; changing the buffet game; and BIG-ASS Sharks!!! We Got: THE MEG - BLOODSPORT- THE RAID - HEAT -Are you Tom Brady or Casey Anthony? And every View Askew film ranked!
As the Big Bracket draws near, with Episode 600 a mere 17 episodes and a summer season away, it's time to crank up the entries... and what better way to bring in a plethora, a cornucopia, a tundra if you will of iconic roles, than to have a Mega Tourney with over 60 famous and beloved characters from cinema and film and movie flicker shows... But to do something so big, we have to have a big roster of Friends of the Show... Spawn of Ryfun, Lil G, Garrison.... the father of the Spawn of Ryfun, that being Scotty RyRy... and the pride of The Beaches of Cheyenne, Roth from Wyoming. Together with d$, Mikey, and #TwitterlessDrEarl, they dive in to figure out the battles between View Askew and Aurora, Illinois... between dimwits and stoners... between classic duos both odd and slapsticky... And Garrison makes a surprise turn in his quest to see Ethan Hunt win the whole tourney. A betrayal if you will. And who knew these guys loved Twilight so much? Featured in the tournament: Harry & Lloyd Ricky Bobby & Cal Jay & Silent Bob Wayne & Garth Harold & Kumar Bill & Ted Romy & Michelle Tai, Dionne, and Cher Jules & Vincent Thelma & Louise Johnny Utah & Bohdi Lone Star & Dark Helmet Ethan & Luther Goose & Maverick Tango & Cash Murtaugh & Riggs Frodo & Samwise Legolas & Gimli Jack & Rose Johnny & Baby Forrest & Bubba Rocky & Apollo Qui Gon & Darth Maul Neo & Morpheus Marty & Doc Jake & Elwood Abbott & Costello Oscar & Felix Andy & Red Tyler & Narrator Dom & Brian Edward & Jacob
Written and directed by Kevin Smith, Dogma is the fantasy comedy film set in Smith's View Askewniverse series. Luke and Nathan get 'touched' by an angel as they return to 1999 and relive the fourth View Askew entry. Two fallen angels (Ben Affleck and Matt Damon) who were ejected from paradise find themselves banned in Wisconsin. They are now headed for New Jersey where they find a loophole that can get them back into heaven. The only catch is that it will destroy humanity. A group bands together to stop them.
Its the 2nd part of the kevin Smith Special where the pirates talk more about kevin smith movies and go off track and talk about all manners of stuff.Also RAPTURE is the word Smewes is looking for. he realized this the next day.Enjoy this episode because god knows when/if they return.......
The Pirates finally get round to the Kevin Smith special that they have been promising for the ast 2 years. in this episode they talk about kevin smith and the influence he has had on their lives. also how dante from clerks always ends up with slags.
PUBLIC VERSION. For THE MOVIE CRYPT's special 500th episode Adam, Joe, and Arwen sit down with one of their biggest cinematic heroes and a true icon of independent filmmaking… the great Kevin Smith (CLERKS 1-3, MALLRATS, DOGMA, CHASING AMY, RED STATE, TUSK, JAY AND SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK)! From an in-depth discussion about the changing landscape of theatrical film distribution and the joys of touring with a movie… to how the sound of a happy audience can keep you addicted to filmmaking no matter how painful and heartbreaking the process can be at times… to the importance of making the films you want to see as opposed to the films that you think might sell… to how Kevin defined his unique storytelling voice and created his own “View-Askew” universe… to turning what used to be known as “easter eggs” into “bread crumbs”… to the pros and cons of taking swings outside of whatever genre you may have first arrived in or be best known for working in… to Kevin's philosophy that audiences who are yearning for something real and honest will forgive obvious budget limitations as long as they can feel that the movie they're watching was made from the heart… to the importance of being both master of your cinematic ship and servant to your audience… to always putting on a great show for the people who showed up and not worrying about the people who didn't… to how Kevin recovered from Hollywood disillusionment and a near life ending heart attack… there are few artists who embody THE MOVIE CRYPT's “never give up” mantra as perfectly as Kevin Smith who (even after 30 years in the business) continues to believe that movies can save the world. Prepare to learn, to laugh, and to cry with this beautiful and highly inspirational conversation that was 500 weeks in the making. To our beloved Patrons who support this weekly podcast and who we in turn have continued to work so hard for week after week for the last decade- we share this amazing milestone with YOU. Thank you for 500 episodes! We have no doubt that you're going to enjoy the hell out of the 2nd hour of this fantastic conversation! - AG, JL, & A
Ming ChenTake a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Ming Chen. In this episode, we find out what Ming wanted to be when he grew up (hint, it didn't exist). Ming tells us how he discovered the internet and website building, and how he came to be an owner of two very cool businesses! Finally, Ming tells us how Star Wars, the newly created internet, and a $28k movie altered the course of his life forever. How he met director Kevin Smith, and the seeds of their 28+ year relationship. If you are ever at a convention for nerd stuff; Ming is most likely there as well, so drop by and tell him you heard him on Fascination Street Podcast.Follow Ming on social media:Twit: @MingChen37 Insta: @MingChen37FB: @MingChenTikTok: @MingChen3737
"Bow to your masters, dirty criminal scum! Bow to your masters!" We here at Disenfranchised are saddened by the loss of the great Kevin Conroy... almost as saddened as we are the Batman: Mask of the Phantasm had a direct-to-video sequel (making it ineligible for us to cover). Instead, we're forced to take on a movie we'd all but forgotten existed, but one that allows us to chat about Kevin Smith, his View Askew-niverse, and eulogize the late Conroy. Where does this film rank amongst the other Askew-niverse films? How has pot affected Smith's filmmaking? Can any other Batman actor even compete with Conroy in terms of overall supremacy? Listen in as we tackle all these subjects and so many more! Additional Resources: Kevin Conroy on I Know That Voice: https://youtu.be/wThPHMGWZXg Kevin Conroy & Rob Paulson on Talkin' Toons: https://youtu.be/UjTcDdkYJkk Kevin Smith remembers Kevin Conroy: https://tiktok.com/t/ZTRQkLPFj Where to Find Us: @Disenfranchpod on Facebook, Instagram, Letterboxd, and Twitter Stephen: @ChewyWalrus on Instagram, Letterboxd, Mastodon, and Twitter Brett: @sus_warlock on Instagram and Letterboxd Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/disenfranchpod
The movies of Kevin Smith have had a huge impact on us spanning the past four decades. Smith's intelligent philosophy, random musings, pop culture dialogue and quick humor has been a huge inspiration for us and we now get to show our appreciation for someone who introduced us to Snowba...er, um, talents like Jason Lee and Jason Mewes (among countless others). Kevin Smith grew up on the comedies and comedians we grew up with and loved, he understood his audience because he was (and still is) us. This week Formidable Opponents discusses "Best Kevin Smith Scene." Don't hesitate to listen to our previous 69 episodes...in a row.Support the showReach out to us and follow us:formidableopponents@gmail.com (Contact us)https://formidableopponents.buzzsprout.com/ (Website)@Fopponents (Twitter)formidable_opponents (Instagram)FormidableOpponents (Facebook)@formidableopponents (Tik Tok)https://www.buymeacoffee.com/foropponents (Show us some love)Cover art by Creative Little Pillhttps://www.instagram.com/creativelittlepill/https://creative-little-pill.creator-spring.com/
Ronnie Adams and Mark Radulich present their Kevin Smiths Clerks Trilogy Review. Clerks is a 1994 American black-and-white buddy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith (in his feature directorial debut), produced and edited by Smith and Scott Mosier, and starring Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonhauer, Jason Mewes, Smith, and Mosier. It presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks (O'Halloran) and Randal Graves (Anderson) as well as their acquaintances. It is the first of Smith's View Askewniverse films, and introduces several recurring characters, notably Jay and Silent Bob (Mewes and Smith respectively). It is often regarded as a cult classic and a landmark in independent filmmaking. In 2019, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The live-action, feature film sequel to Clerks was released on July 21, 2006. The working title was The Passion of the Clerks, though the film was released under the title Clerks II. The credits for Dogma stated "Jay and Silent Bob will return in Clerks 2: Hardly Clerkin' "; however, that project "evolved" into Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The sequel features Jeff Anderson and Brian O'Halloran reprising their roles as Dante Hicks and Randal Graves. The two now work at a Mooby's restaurant after the latter's incompetence resulted in the destruction of the Quick Stop and RST Video. Clerks III is a 2022 American comedy film written, produced, directed, and edited by Kevin Smith and stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Trevor Fehrman, Austin Zajur, Jason Mewes, Rosario Dawson, and Smith. It serves as a standalone sequel to the 1994 and 2006 Clerks films, and is the ninth overall feature film set in the View Askewniverse. In the film, Randal Graves, who after surviving a massive heart attack, enlists his friends and fellow clerks Dante Hicks, Elias Grover, and Jay and Silent Bob to make a movie about their lives at the Quick Stop Convenience store that started it all. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
Ronnie Adams and Mark Radulich present their Kevin Smiths Clerks Trilogy Review. Clerks is a 1994 American black-and-white buddy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith (in his feature directorial debut), produced and edited by Smith and Scott Mosier, and starring Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Marilyn Ghigliotti, Lisa Spoonhauer, Jason Mewes, Smith, and Mosier. It presents a day in the lives of store clerks Dante Hicks (O'Halloran) and Randal Graves (Anderson) as well as their acquaintances. It is the first of Smith's View Askewniverse films, and introduces several recurring characters, notably Jay and Silent Bob (Mewes and Smith respectively). It is often regarded as a cult classic and a landmark in independent filmmaking. In 2019, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". The live-action, feature film sequel to Clerks was released on July 21, 2006. The working title was The Passion of the Clerks, though the film was released under the title Clerks II. The credits for Dogma stated "Jay and Silent Bob will return in Clerks 2: Hardly Clerkin' "; however, that project "evolved" into Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. The sequel features Jeff Anderson and Brian O'Halloran reprising their roles as Dante Hicks and Randal Graves. The two now work at a Mooby's restaurant after the latter's incompetence resulted in the destruction of the Quick Stop and RST Video. Clerks III is a 2022 American comedy film written, produced, directed, and edited by Kevin Smith and stars Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Trevor Fehrman, Austin Zajur, Jason Mewes, Rosario Dawson, and Smith. It serves as a standalone sequel to the 1994 and 2006 Clerks films, and is the ninth overall feature film set in the View Askewniverse. In the film, Randal Graves, who after surviving a massive heart attack, enlists his friends and fellow clerks Dante Hicks, Elias Grover, and Jay and Silent Bob to make a movie about their lives at the Quick Stop Convenience store that started it all. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network. Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things: https://linktr.ee/markkind76 also snapchat: markkind76 FB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSW Tiktok: @markradulich twitter: @MarkRadulich
This week on The First Run, Chris and Matt shout “Shazam!” and The Rock's passion project ‘Black Adam' appears in a burst of lightning, ready for our review. Is it the course correction the DCEU has been waiting for? Then the guys make one last trip to the Quik Stop with ‘Clerks III'. Kevin Smith revisits the much beloved convenience store in Red Bank, NJ. But can you really go home again, again? The Werewolf Marathon continues with the barely relevant, ‘Wolfen', featuring Albert Finney facing off against urban blight, gentrification, and some really ticked off not-quite werewolves. There's the bone-chilling breakdown of the big releases on Physical Media, featuring the Streaming and Straight-To-DVD picks of the week. Then Matt and Chris wrap up the show with their 5 Favorite View Askew Universe Characters. Happy Halloween and…'SHAZAM'!00:00-21:54: Intro/Black Adam/DCEU21:55-36:38: Clerks III36:39-55:21: Physical Media Picks55:22-1:06:08: Wolfen1:06:09-1:18:23: 5 Favorite View Askew Universe Characters1:18:24-1:19:28: Wrap UpTheme music by Jamal Malachi Ford-Bey
We've had quite the week as we return with Wild Barrel Vice Montmorency Cherries as our BEER OF THE WEEK. We review the Gen Z targeted Bodies Bodies Bodies. We go back to the Kevin Smith's View Askew universe with our review of Clerks III and we wrap up talking about Bullet Train.
This is our spoiler-free review for Clerks III, the conclusion to Kevin Smith's Quick Stop trilogy. The movie stars a cast of familiar View Askew faces including Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran, and Jason Mewes, as well as a ton of celebrity cameos, and gives a proper farewell to the convenience store that started it all. Join us as we share our thoughts on this laugh-packed and heartwarming movie. Plus, we recant our experience at the Convenience Tour VIP event where we got to meet Kevin Smith himself! Clerks III is available for digital download everywhere, and comes to On-Demand, Blu-Ray and DVD on December 6, 2022. Check out Geekcentric on YouTube | Instagram | Twitter Join Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames
The best podcast in the world takes on the final chapter of the Randal/Dante saga as we discuss CLERKS III and all things #ViewAskew!Its all about: The Marvelous One is officially old! The emotional journey of Kevin Smith... Is Kev TOO much of a raconteur... The harsh reality of empathy... The fairness of chance and life... the vulnerability of creators... Plus - Marvelous Mike D rates every entry in the Kevin Smith archive!!!We're also talking about: Hell Or High Water! The awesome Katy Mixon! Ben Foster in all his best roles! The Bad Batch! The Sandman! She-Hulk! Flight! Robert Zemeckis is the GOAT!
In the season 1 finale of Film Slob, Caesar reunites with The Criterion Cult Podcast and a female guest (Ashley Aguirre) to bring some balance to this hetero-spective--a term coined by our last guest, Alex Salcido. We all commiserate over the uneven quality of these two films and reflect on why they are (or aren't) worth talking about over 20 years later. See you all next time!
We decided to re-release this classic bonus episode of All2ReelToo in honor of the release of Clerks III a while back we had an All2Interview with with the Chewlie's gum guy himself actor/author/musician Scott Schiaffo. Scott Schiaffo was born in Passaic, New Jersey. Independent film fans know him best as the "Chewlie's Gum Guy" from Kevin Smith's 1994 independent cult classic "Clerks". Schiaffo is an actor/musician who plays guitar, keyboards, bass, and harmonica. Schiaffo has appeared in several feature films as well as many shorts since his big screen debut in the seminal cult comedy "Clerks". He's appeared alongside Michael DeLorenzo in "The Garden State", Selma Blair in "The Broccoli Theory" and Ethan Suplee in "Vulgar" He was featured in the View Askew produced - Lions Gate distributed motion picture "Vulgar". "Vulgar" has gone on to become a cult classic and one of Lions Gate's most controversial releases to date. Schiaffo played the lead, Mike Tobin in Tom Zanca's crime thriller "Linger" which enjoyed a winning response at many film festivals. Scott played the lead "Mo Fletcher" in the independent comedy feature "Idiots Are Us" which won Best Comedy Feature at the 2006 New York Film and Video Festival. He can be seen in the B & W short "I Got Stuff" and the live Jule Carey DVD "Love It Live" Schiaffo and many of his Clerks cast mates were featured in AMC's Comic Book Men Season 3 EP 11 "Pinheads". Schiaffo released a book of collected poetry and short stories called "Vicious Dogs Attack Me in Sleepless Nights of Summer" and in 2020 the Audible version read by the author was released worldwide. Schiaffo released an audio CD called "The Shoestring Serenade" which is a collection of instrumental film music culled from over 2 decades of original film music he composed & produced. Proceeds from the sale of this collection go to the Angels of Animals rescue in Clifton, New Jersey. In 2021 Schiaffo was tapped to reprise his role as the Chewlies Gum Rep in Kevin Smith's much anticipated sequel film Clerks III. Listen, Rate and Share the show!!!! For more info on Scott visit : http://www.scottschiaffo.com Find us at all2reeltoo.com Listen to Mike on Spoiler Alert Podcast!! from NewRealms Media... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Cw5jhZHlB4&t=4s Listen to Mike on The Family Fright Night Horror Podcast ... https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kstbpDOnLQeI8BQGLzina Check out some cool music by host Matthew Haase at https://youtu.be/5E6TYm_4wIE Check out cool merchandise related to our show at http://tee.pub/lic/CullenPark Become a Patron of the show here.... https://www.patreon.com/CullenPark Listen to Mike on The Nerdball Podcast.... https://pod.fo/e/ba2aa Check out some cool music from Jason Quick at www.jasonquickmusic.com If you can during these troubling times make a donation to one of the following charities to help out. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.hrc.org/hrc-story/hrc-foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ https://www.directrelief.org/ https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org https://www.tahirih.org/ https://www.monafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Golgothan Guastini Special Effects Get M.A.D. with Chris Graves 8-28-2022 Vincent GuastiniThis podcast is uncut and slightly longer than the standard one-hour show we usually get from Chris.Notes By Chris Graves:I'd like to welcome motion picture/television makeup & special effects master, Vincent J. Guastini! I once had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Guastini in 2007, for filmmaker Kevin Smith's official news website, Newsaskew, now defunct, unfortunately.Vincent started his own special make-up effects company at the age of 22, originally in New Jersey and New York for 15 years, and then later in Hollywood for 19 years. Specializing in prosthetics, creature effects, design, and animatronics.His big breakthrough film came in 1991 when asked to take over the prosthetic effects for Michael Mann's 60-million dollar film "The Last of the Mohicans" for 20th Century Fox. After this film, Vincent went on to supervise and design creature effects for various studio and independent films. In 2001 Vincent moved his company to the West Coast and is now one of the top effects & design studios in Hollywood where Vincent lives and is based for the past 20 years.Vincent's practical effects work is mostly known for his 30-plus years in the business of creating the groundbreaking animatronic wings and creature effects in Kevin Smith's film "Dogma" and for Darren Aronofsky's film, "Requiem for a Dream", he designed sculpted and applied prosthetics changing Oscar-nominated actress Ellen Burstyn into a thinning decaying woman. The prosthetic transformation made Vincent an Oscar hopeful that year and is looked at as one of the most convincing transformations in prosthetic makeup history for subtlety and realism. He later worked with Aronofsky again on the film "Aftermath" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger where Vincent's team created silicone bodies for a graphic plane crash.Guastini's other groundbreaking effects include the first use of silicone technology with fire victim effects for Clint Eastwood's "Letters of Iwo Jima" and "Flags of Our Father". Other films include the Bryan Singer-produced horror film hit "The Taking of Deborah Logan". With the help of prosthetic silicone appliances and puppets, Vincent and his team transformed actress Jill Larson into a crazed demonic possessed creature.Film History & Background:V.G.P. Film & TV Projects: Vincent's film and T.V. credits include either as an effects technician, or supervisor and designer are, Dogma, Requiem for a Dream, The Last Of The Mohicans, Letters Of Iwo Jima, Flags of Our Father, Stephen King's Langoliers, Stephen Kings Thinner, Stephen Kings Mr. Mercedes, World War Z, Scary Movie 4, Super Mario Bros The Movie, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Child's Play 3, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Virus, Man On The Moon, The Taking of Deborah Logan, V/H/S/ Viral, Cabin Fever Patient Zero, Sushi Girl, The Devil's Carnival 1& 2, Till Death, Silent Night, Night of The Tommyknockers, NIX", Saturday Night Live, Third Watch, Dr. Phil Show, The Howard Stern Show, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Law and Order, Conan O'Brien, Animal Planet's Lost Tapes, Comedy Central's This is Not Happening, and the Get Shorty T.V. Series. Vincent was also nominated for his prosthetic work for TV's "Saturday Night Live" and was Will Ferrell's straight & prosthetic makeup artist for 4 years.Development & Design: I Frankenstein, Watchmen, Hannibal, Battlestar Galactica, (Bryan Singer Version) Creature of the Black Lagoon, Preacher, Green Hornet, Doom the Movie, I Am Legend, The Thing prequel.V.G.P. Design Team & Makeup Effects Crew Credits include Original Hellboy, remake, Predator 2019, Tron Legacy, Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and Edward Scissor Hands.Vincent's many clients & companies include Martin Scorsese, Michael Mann, Darren Aronofsky, Kevin Smith, Clint Eastwood, Steven Spielberg, Ridley Scott, Milos Forman, James Gunn, David Zucker, Bryan Singer, Joe Dante, Tom Holland, Darren Lynn Bousman, Mary Lambert, Fred Caruso, Roland Emmerich, Christopher Walken, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mark Hamill, Bob Hoskins, Daniel Day-Lewis, Crispin Glover, Snoop Dogg, Marilyn Manson, Five Finger Death Punch, Black Eyed Peas, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Screen Gems, The Weinstein Company, Lions Gate, Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Spelling Entertainment, Millennium Films, Nu Image, Centropolis Xbox Live, SCI FI Network Etc. Netflix, & Disney, to name a few.Producer & Director Info: Vincent recently garnered producing and directing credits on feature films as co-producer and executive producer. One is The 5 Million Dollar remake of "Silent Night Deadly Night" renamed "Silent Night" starring Malcolm McDowell and Sin City's Jamie King. Others include "The Employer" Hidden in the Woods" and the 2 million dollar feature film "Rock Paper Dead" Starring Michael Madsen & Oscar winner Tatum O'Neal released by Lions Gate. Vincent has also made his directing debut in two upcoming horror science fiction anthology films, "The Hellevator Man" due for release in 2021, and "The Dark Tapes" which was the number one awarded horror movie of 2016 winning over 60 film awards and 88 approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Vincent is in development on his next directing project "The Astronaut" with the financier of the Matrix and Fight Club.Vincent J. 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We've had the pleasure of hanging with the man on a few sets, and sharing his love and passion for the cool practical effects that he creates. Vincent's not only a way cool, down-to-earth guy, but he also has been effectively keeping the beauty of real, actual creatures and effects in film, making new strides and creating never-before-seen visuals that just wouldn't look the same in CGI. We applaud him for that.You may recognize some of Guastini's effects in the View Askew flicks Vulgar, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back. He also MIGHT be on board for "Red State" (lips tightened but fingers crossed) and even designed some test stuff for the Green Hornet flick that never was. 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The Criterion Cult is back! In this episode C.R. is joined by Jordan and Mondo who wrestle with their love/hate relationship with Kevin Smith's sophomore attempt.
This week Film Slob begins a Kevin Smith retrospective! Alex Salcido, musician, artist, (sometimes) comedian joins C.R. in discussing the waning influence of Smith, where Randal was on January 6th and who's a Dante and who's a Randal.
On the next Rogue Wav we welcome the legendary indie movie darlings Brian O'Halloran & Jeff Anderson (better known as Dante and Randal) to talk abotu the 30th anniversary of Clerks, the future of the View Askew universe, their career, Clerks 3 and more! PLUS: It's a Trailer Party! MI7, Stranger Things 4 and Thor Love and Thunder all drop new fresh looks and we celebrate...with booze. AND: Rogue Matter Presents: Kingdom of Tundo #2 – epic fantasy...Filipino style! - Myth & Magic Part 2: SHADOWS & VENGEANCEBunao Dula slowly remembers his past and what his brothers have done to him. He recalls his fall and the time with the gods, Tala and Apolaki. He also meets his nemesis, the one thing that can thwart his goal of reviving the Kingdom of Tundo and bringing back honor to the righteous name of Dula. About the PODCAST: We talk Comics, Movies, TV & Pop Culture with the Rogue's who create them every Wednesday night 8pm ET on Facebook + YouTube. - https://www.youtube.com/roguematter - https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=1123869295029698⇩ Follow the Rogue Matter network ⇩Website ► https://www.roguematter.com/Twitter ► https://twitter.com/rogue_matterFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/weareroguematterSoundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/roguematterSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/5xXzwTK5y1NIHgYhuSBYRqApple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-wav-podcast/id1503427846?uo=4Google Podcasts ► https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMjIxNjE0NC9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkiHeart ► https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-rogue-wav-podcast-80937476/
Today is part one of a two-part extravaganza. Tony and JAC spend time in the Southland as they break down Richard Kelly's misunderstood masterpiece, Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga. Make sure you listen for part two, tomorrow on Comics in Motion to hear them joined by the Pod Fathers as they talk about the movie that launched it all. The stage is set and destiny continues towards its fulfillment at breakneck speed. Southland Tales: The Prequel Saga collects writer/director Richard Kelly's (Donnie Darko) three graphic novels that set the stage to his second film, Southland Tales. Graphitti Designs and View Askew in conjunction with Darko Entertainment are proud to present this special collection prior to the movie release. These first three chapters set the tone and introduces you to the world and characters that comprise the movie events of July 4, 2008. The book and the movie combine to create a rich multimedia experience Check out these articles: One in Vice and one in Salon for more into this incredible story. Follow JAC on twitter or read his amazing work on I am JACs Musings If you want to talk with Tony about comics or to suggest any future shows, please connect with him online and send him an email at https://www.arfarina.com/. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/comics-in-motion-podcast/support
Clerks Welcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences. **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**Mention Twitter DM group - like pinned tweetRead emailsTwitter Poll Clerks Intro info written by Swedish Marcus. Written, Directed, and Produced by: Kevin Smith Starring: Brian O'HalloranJeff AndersonMarilyn GhigliottiJason MewesKevin Smith Released: 19 october 1994 Budget: $27,575K ($51,875.61K in 2021) Box Office: $3.2M ($6,020,016.19M in 2021) Ratings: IMDb 7.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes 89% Metacritic 70% Google Users 90% Clerks was shot for $27,575 in the convenience and video stores where director Smith worked in real life. Upon its theatrical release, the film received generally positive reviews and grossed over $3 million in theaters, launching Smith's career. The film is considered a landmark in independent filmmaking and, in 2019, was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, who deemed it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant Nominated for Ten Awards and won six awards. First time you saw the movie? Plot:The View Askew Productions intro was creepy...with the clown?-The whole smoking scene was terribly acted-Dude says he spends $53 a month on cigarettes, that's $102 today. The average price of cigarettes is $6.96 according to https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/cigarette-prices-by-state; that works out to 14.7 packs of cigarettes a month, 3.7 packs a week. or 1/2 a pack a day.-So it's supposed to be, like, 7 am...and two losers like Jay and Silent Bob are already out in front of the store? Those two would still be sleeping off last night of not getting laid.-The sex discussion was a lot of dialoge - Yall ever discuss with your significant other your sexual past? 37 dicks does sound like a lot of dicks.-The vhs return guy was a dick for no reason... it's not Dantes fault dude wasn't there.-All the dialoge is very Kevin Smith-There is leterally nothing happening... The whole Star Wars discussion reeks of over thought-The egg bit was weird-This job would be great if it wasnt for the customers... very fucking true-Super 90's move of roller hockey..I actually played roller hockey for a minute in the 90's.-The scene where they talk about the girl who died, I realized I was really bored.-Ever tried to suck their own dick...-The scene where Dante confronts Caitlin about her engagement to an Asian design major in the video store is done in one shot, which lasts for over five minutes. It was shot on the first night of filming.-The fight scene was terribly choreographed-Kind of a lack luster ending... There is no resolution. Top Five Trivia of the movie: Marcus Facts SMITH MAXED OUT HIS CREDIT CARDS TO MAKE THE FILMSmith sold his comic book collection, received donations from family, and contributed a $3000 FEMA check from the loss of property in a nor'easter to make Clerks.SMITH PLANNED AHEAD TO GET A SHOT OF A CAT DEFECATING.In one scene, the cat that hangs around the store leaps onto the counter and defecates into a litter box in front of a customer. According to the DVD commentary track, Smith borrowed a friend's cat for the scene.THE QUICK STOP IS STILL OPERATING.You can still buy eggs, milk, and cigarettes at The Quick Stop at 58 Leonard Avenue in Leonardo, New Jersey.There is Over 130 f-words, plus other obscenities and sexual slang.Clerks is loosely based on "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri hence the name of the protagonist, Dante Hicks. Also, there are nine breaks in the movie to represent the nine rings of hell. TOP 5Stephen:1 Breakfast club2 T23 Sandlot4 Back to the Future5 Mail order brides Chris:1. sandlots2. T23. trick r treat4. rocky horror picture show5. hubie halloween Trey:1) Boondocks Saints2) Mail Order Brides3) Tombstone4) Drunk stoned brilliant dead5) Sandlot Tucker:1. Beer review 2. T23. Tombstone4. Gross Pointe Blank5. My Cousin Vinny Web: https://theguysreview.simplecast.com/EM: theguysreviewpod@gmail.comIG: @TheGuysReviewPodTW: @The_GuysReviewFB: https://facebook.com/TheGuysReviewPod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKXJhq9LbQ2VfR4K33kT9Q Please, Subscribe, rate and review us wherever you get your podcasts from!! Thank you,-The Guys
Mall Rats Welcome to The Guys Review, where we review media, products and experiences. **READ APPLE REVIEWS/Fan Mail**Mention Twitter DM group - like pinned tweetRead emails**Twitter Poll** - Spreadsheet Numbers:highest rated movies so far:1) Lone Survivor (.25 beers)2) The Sandlot (.5 beers)3) Breakfast Club (.875 Beers)4) Weezer Blue Album (1 beer)5) Boondock Saints (1.5 beers) Lowest Rated So Far:1) Double Dragon - 4.8752) Wet Hot American Summer - 4.6253) Bloodsport and Backdraft - 3.8754) Weather Man - 3.6255) Independence Day - 3.375 Current totals/averages:Average score overall: 2.4 beersGiven out a total of 264 beers-Stephen averages 2.4 beers, 64.5 total given out-Chris averages 2.6, with 71.5 given out-Trey averages 2.7, with 72.5 given out-Tucker averages 2 beers, with 55.5 given out. Mall Rats Written and Directed by: Kevin Smith Starring: Jason Lee, Jeremy London, Shannen Doherty, Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Jason Mewes, Joey Lauren Adams, Michael Rooker, and Kevin Smith Released: October 20, 1995 Budget: $6.1M ($10.9M 2021) Box Office: $2.1M ($3.8M 2021) worldwide Ratings: IMDb 7.1/10 Rotten Tomatoes 57%Metacritic 41% Google Users 88% It is the second film in the View Askewniverse after 1994's Clerks, although, chronologically, Mallrats takes place a day before. In January 2020, Smith revealed that development on a sequel film has started again, this time under the title Twilight of the Mallrats. First time you saw the movie? Plot:The film opens at the Governors Ball, the Gov emerges, drunk. Jared Svenning approaches her about some money he was promised, he tells her about his tv station, the one that draws the lotto numbers, and how they're putting on a live show this weekend from the mall. The camera pans up to Brandi stargazing, trying to finish a paper, when TS finds her, and asks if shes coming to watch his last performance. As they part, looking forward to a Florida trip, Brandi tells TS shes helping her father with a tv dating game, so she can't go with him. Brandis hair gets caught in the trigger, prompting security to return fire. They realize its Svennings daughter, and the governor tears up his check. TS tries to apologize, and Svenning tells him off. Brandi breaks up with him, even after he says he was going to propose in Florida. Cut to intro credits. Brodie is woken up by Rene, they argue about breakfast, and Rene confesses that she cries in the bathroom, Brodie asks why, (SOUND 1)C. As she exits his room, so his mom doesn't see her, she breaks up with him. TS arrives to Brodies with the press close behind. The commiserate being dumped by their women. Brodie thinks he was dumped because he farted when Rene was going down on him the week prior, then he suggests going to the mall. They head to Brandis house, but the press are waiting, so Brodie runs interference and tells some wild stories about satanic masses and goat sex...Trey, does it remind you of Fraternity initiation? As Brandi and TS attempt to make up, he becomes super possessive and she pulls away again. Svenning is caught naked, and chases everyone away. They finally arrive at the mall, with Brodie giving TS some hard truths. S:-TS calling her stupid science major... Mmmm... Nah.-Ever fart on a girl going down on you?-TS just tries to "forget about" what happened...-Rooker doing the boxing in the mirror... Def see "stump" when the towel falls. Never noticed that before...-I also don't remember the musket in the hair thing As they enter the mall, Brodie is bumped into by Shannon, the manager of fashionable male. Tense words are exchanged, and they carry on, to find a stage being built. Looking for answers, they ask Willam, who is trying to see a magic eye poster (SOUND 2), but he informs them the stage is for Svennings show. Brodie suggests sabotaging the show/stage, enter Jay and Silent Bob (SOUND 3). They agree to wreak havoc by removing one critical cross beam, while trying to avoid Mall Cop LaFlours. Willam looses his shit when a little girl sees a schooner (SOUND 4)...followed by Brodie explainning how Superman would, or wouldn't be able to have sex with women (SOUND 5)...then if the cookie shack is part of the food court (which it's not). Brodie approaches Rene and gets set straight. Jay and Silent Bob attempt their first plan, (SOUND 6) which is derailed by a kids wooden toy and Bob crashes into the womens change room. After a weird segue, Brodie and TS meet Trisha who is 15 and writing a book about the Sexual drive of men 18-30...and it's revealed she slept with Shannon, and 49 other dudes, like Tucker, while Brodie can't let go of the kid on the escalator. Trying to get into the comic shop, and he almost starts a fight, finally finding out Stan Lee is signing comics. Jay and Silent Bob try plan #2, with Bob flying through the air, over LaFlours...but missing the pin and crashing into another womens change room. TS and Brodie commiserate again about Stan Lee and being broken up with, when Jay and Silent Bob hide from LaFlours, and give up on trashing the stage... when they see Rene with Shannon. TS runs interferance, and Brodie takes her in the elevator, so they can scream and argue at each other, when she attacks his libedo, and they have sex in the elevator... Which doesn't change anything, and she calls his dick small. Gwen surprises TS, and he elbows her in the tit, telling him she saw Brandi by the stage. He goes and to confronts Svenning, who admits he did want them to break up. TS, Brodie and Gwen share some exposition, and history, with Brodie using where to put your arm when you sleep with someone as a metaphor for his relationship with Rene. Brodie goes to get a drink, and Shannon grabs him, and kicks the shit out of him, eventually telling him his plan of banging her somewhere very uncomfortable, like the back of a Volkswagon, Brodie agrees to leave her alone, and Shanon leaves...without leaving him $20. m S:-Were ya'll able to do the magic eye posters?-They use a LOT of words and don't say anything.-Weirdest place you've ever had sex?-Anyone else think its gross she tries on panties like that?-Whichever version I'm watching, there are a lot of differences, and the beating went MUCH longer than I remember. TS and Gwen find Brodie, who blames the easter bunny for kicking his ass. Jay and Silent Bob then go assault the easter bunny, with the kids joining in. Gwen goes and tells Brandi TS is there and that he's a great guy. Svennings assistant comes to fetch TS, and Brodie suggests TS stink palm him, using his own hand as an example. TS speaks with Svenning, which he's obviously is stalling for time, and takes issue when TS mentions marrying Brandi, he tells a bit about their history, her mother being 15, himself 14 when she was born. Explaining to him how and why TS will not marry his daughter because of her bright future, and that he has no ambition, no chance of making it, and he will not be marrying his daughter. Brodie arrives, and applies said stink palm, even giving some chocolate covered pretzels, which he greedily eats. Security pounces on the boys, and takes him away, with Svenning keeping the pretzels... As the security guards drag TS and Brodie, they yell at Renae to get Jay and Silent Bob, who she finds with Willam staring at the magic eye, setting up one of the best jokes in the movie, when Willam looks at Rene and says, "Brenda?" Jay and Silent Bob rescue Brodie and TS from security, and then grapple hook to safety. Brodie and TS hide at the 'dirt mall' and go to get some sage advice from Ivana, the topless palm reader. TS is totally against the topless reading, but Brodie is into it... Until she takes off her top, and they switch. Brodie is grossed out, and TS becomes enamored. As they leave, she peels of the thrid nipple and eats it. They return to the mall, with his plan to get on the tv show. TS approaches Jay and Silent Bob for help. Brodie is oogling some lingerie, when he's approached by Stan Lee. S:-I remember the stink palm, but have any of y'all ever done it? Jay approaches the contestants to smoke them out. Brodie is asking Stan Lee all sorts inappropriate questions about super heros dicks, and like Tucker, was disappointed when he wouldn't tell (SOUND 6.5). Stan talks with him about relationships and women, which Stan had a running count with Mick Jagger, and that he was ahead. He gives Brodie a long story about the one that got away, and how he'd give everything up for one more day with her (SOUND 7). He leaves, and Brodie takes off. TS thanks Stan for talking to Brodie, who has gotten Silent Bob and Trisha to help him. TS and Brodie take the place of the two suiters Jay smoked out. Svenning barfs when he sees TS and Brodie on the stage. Brandi comes on stage (like I've done once or twice), and starts asking questions to the suiters, with some fairly funny responses(SOUND 8). Brodie continues make fun of every answer Gil makes, making everyone laugh, and infuriating Svenning. They continue, when Brodie tells a story about his uncle started beating off on an airplane when they think they're going to die. Brandi figures out TS and Brodie are on the stage, and they have their confrontation. Brodie eloquently sums everything up (SOUND 9) Everyone applauds, except Gill and Svenning. Outside, the police arrives. Stan Lee walks by Willam commenting, "oh, a sailboat" sending Willam on a rage. As the host is wrapping up the show, and Brodie confesses his love for Rene, and Shannon starts to come at him to beat him again, Silent Bob is trying to reach the tape that was dropped, as Willam laments about not seeing the sail boat, Brodie calls on Silent Bob, who can't reach the tape, Willam hits the support, knocking the tape in to Bobs hands as he was trying to jedi mind trick it, with a look directly at the camera, he plays the tape of Shannon banging Trisha, and the cops arrest him. The cops allow one punch to the gut... Is that a California law? I know in Alabama we get WAY more punches before and after being arrested, right Tucker? Jay asks Bob how the got the tape, with the Jedi mind trick, prompting Bobs only line: "Adventure, excitement, a Jedi craves not these things." Brodie and Rene make up. Svenning is trying to convince the network guys to give him another shot, that they decline, but want Brodie for a network talk show host. Svenning is arrested for FCC violations... As it ends, Brodie has taken over hosting duties of the Tonight Show, but still lives with his parents. Rene became his band leader, Svenning got his network position, in prison. TS and Brandi got married when Jaws pops out of the water at Universal Studios, Tricias book spent 72 weeks on the new york times best seller list, with a movie coming out (with LaFlours running her security, and probably a few trains). Shannon made new friends in prison, and Willam eventually saw the boat, Jay and Silent Bob is a whole different story... roll credits. Loses something over the years. It's juvenile and obviously unrealistic. Not really ever having watch a ton of Kevin Smith movies or the View Askew-niverse movies, I found this one the most relatable and fun as a kid, because we all liked to go to the mall. But it dates itself, and not well. Web: https://theguysreview.simplecast.com/EM: theguysreviewpod@gmail.comIG: @TheGuysReviewPodTW: @The_GuysReviewFB: https://facebook.com/TheGuysReviewPod/
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