- Well, it seems like everyone who attended Kevin’s Ohio State appearance last night had a great time. We’ve already received a few good recaps of the event and we put them online HERE for everyone to read. Remember, if you have more stories or even some pictures, please send them our way and we’ll make sure we use them all.
Archive for June, 1998
DOGMA HAS WRAPPED!!!
Interestingly enough, it ended where it will all begin. That’s right, folks, Gramp informs us that Dogma has indeed finished shooting today, on the boardwalk in Asbury Park…The scene you’ll see FIRST in the film sequentially!
Looking back on everything that’s been said, it really sounds as if they’ve got a real winner with this one. Kevin and crew are very pleased with the dailies and how things turned out, the actors and actresses turned in outstanding performances, and we’re guessing the film finished on time and on budget.
Most of you have read our Bearclaw diary, so it’s needless to go into detail about the operation or how enjoyable it was to be an infinitesmal part of it all. If we’ve got any regrets, it’s that we couldn’t spend another day or two in town watching the magic happen and meeting some more of the cast.
Keep in mind this is just the beginning…Kevin, Scott and the gang have a long summer ahead of them. They’re got a classic to build! We’ll do our best to keep you up to date on everything that’s going on with the process.
In closing, congratulations to the entire cast and crew of Dogma for getting it this far with flying colors. Now, when can we come to Jersey to see some footage? 🙂
View Askew NewsBites™
- If you didn’t see E!‘s Gossip Show yesterday, they announced that Leonardo DeCaprio has definetly turned down Spiderman and that Ben Affleck has been offered/will get $5 mill. to play Parker. Remember folks, this is the GOSSIP SHOW, so take it with a grain of salt for now, but we’ll watch the project closely for more “official” announcements.
- Hey, it’s good to have some female scoopers when you’ve got material coming from YM Magazine. Here’s what our reader has to say:
In the July 1998 issue of YM magazine, there is an article on Ben Affleck on page 76. Chasing Amy and Mallrats are mentioned as being some of his early movie debuts and Ben also says later in the article:
Freakiest experience : “After Chasing Amy, a few people came up to me and said, `Did anyone ever tell you that you look like Ben Affleck?'” Ben recalls. “I thought that was weird.”
He gives a shout out to his brother Casey : “My brother Casey is the best actor in Good Will Hunting [he played Morgan],” says Ben, “I think he has more talent as an actor or a writer than Matt or me.”
Speaking of Matt Damon, he is in the magazine on page 10 but it doesn’t mention any View Askew type things. Both articles include big pictures of the two fellas. Just thought you would like to know!
Yep, and we thank ya! Our subscription to YM JUST ran out, so we must have missed the issue. Time to renew, I guess.
By the way, that’s a joke. If you think we subscribe to YM…Well…That’s just wrong.
- Wondering what’s going on with that interview footage that Kevin shot for the hilarious Space Ghost Coast to Coast interview show? Here’s a nice little tidbit about Kevin‘s appearance.It came from THIS fan’s Ghost Planet site:
“Mar 6, 1998 – Not surprisingly, work is already underway on a brandspanking new season of Space Ghost Coast to Coast (set to start airing in mid july) at Ghost Planet Industries’ new-to-them offices. Amongst the shows being beaten into shape are one starring Björk, one show grouping directors Ben Stiller, Kevin Smith and Jim Jarmusch, and probably another featuring the original Space Ghost, Gary Owens.”
We’ll do our best to get the official air date of the episode to you as soon as it’s announced! Should be a riot…The writers on the show are WAY out there.
- MTV News is finally getting their facts straight in their Dogma reports. They recently mentioned Kevin‘s update post about Alanis, saying that he confirmed her presence in the film but didn’t confirm the role. They also tossed in a bit more, like some of Kevin’s comments about Alanis and the names of some of the other cast members. We didn’t see it, but we hear it was a nice little plug.
- This baby comes to us from Liz Smith’s Column today:
Elizabeth Berkley, true survivor (Remember, she starred in “Showgirls”.) has nabbed a choice role in “Tale Lights Fade”, an indie feature directed by Malcolm Ingram and written by Matt Gissing. She’ll play a strong-willed mystery woman involved with a couple traveling cross-country. Berkley is working hard to erase the unfair treatment she received at the critics’ hands for “Showgirls.” (After all, she didn’t write the script!) She has two more features upcoming: “The Tax Man”, with Joe Pantoliano, and “Last Call”.
While we’re on the subject, does anyone know why Nomi actually VOMITS in the street when she runs into that other chick towards the beginning of the movie? One of the age-old questions, I guess…
We’ll see ya next time. Thanks for dropping in!
OSU Appearance…Help Us Out!
- Well, we assume that those of you who were lucky enough to grab tickets are aware of Kev’s appearance tomorrow at Ohio State…Wish we could be there, but the 7 hour drive from here was just too intimidating of a task. We’d love to hear your stories or short summaries of the event, or to have some pics to use online. Have a good time, and don’t forget News Askew while you’re at the event!
Trailers…
- Wanna watch some video? Got the time to download it? The first 2 come from PeopleOnline‘s “Behind The Scenes”. The first is for a scene in the Matt Damon drama “Rounders”. The second is a scene with Courtney Love and Paul Rudd in the drama “200 Cigarettes” (which also stars Ben Affleck, Christina Ricci, Casey Affleck, Sara Gilbert & Janeane Garofalo). Finally, we’ve got the new full-length trailer for “Armageddon” for ya. Enjoy.
Alanis News…
- Here’s an interesting Alanis piece (Kevin‘s mentioned in the 2nd paragraph, and the info looks quite familiar, if you’re a News Askew regular)…This one comes to us from Muzic.com’s Daily News:
Alanis Nude And Rude
Alanis Morrissette turned 24 yesterday and got a rather rude — make that “nude” — surprise. A national magazine printed what was reportedly full frontal nude photograph of the singer taken when she was 19 years old and living in Toronto. Celebrity Sleuth featured Morrissette — who is featured on Dave Matthews’ chart-topping single “Don’t Drink The Water” — in a revealing soft-focus shot that the sleazy magazine purchased from an Australian tabloid. The nude photography is accompanied by a string of naughty copy, culled from the thousands of interviews the singer did when she was still a Canadian disco diva. Among other things, Alanis reveals that she lost her virginity at age 19, and boldly confesses, “I’ve come to terms with the fact that I am good in bed.”
Bed, apparently, is not the only thing Alanis is good at. Director Kevin Smith, the man responsible for Clerks , Chasing Amy , and now Dogma , is raving about Morrisette’s performance in his movie — which is only three days from wrapping. He raved to her unofficial (but very loyal) website, the Alanis Morrisette Netwerk , that “Yes — Alanis is in the movie (though what part she’s playing wild horses couldn’t drag out of me. . .As for my favorite Canadian/Human (Alanis) the planet. . .Well, how can I put this diplomatically. . .Fuck anyone that has temerity to diss her on this board. She turned in one of the best performances in the flick — not an easy feat, that, considering the high caliber of work turned in by everyone. And in addition to her thesping [sic] skills, she’s about the kindest, most pure soul I’ve ever met.” Whew! Our only question is: “When is that very pure soul going to release her long-delayed sophomore record?”
-Jaan Uhelszki
MTV Movie Awards…
- We’ve got the winners to the MTV Movie Awards!
The winners were as follows:
| BEST MOVIE | “Titanic” |
| BEST MALE PERFORMANCE | Leonardo DiCaprio “Titanic” |
| BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE | Neve Campbell “Scream 2” |
| BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE | Heather Graham “Boogie Nights” |
| BEST VILLAIN | Mike Myers “Austin Powers:International Man Of Mystery” |
| BEST SONG FROM A MOVIE | “Men In Black” – Will Smith From “Men In Black” |
| BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE | Jim Carrey “Liar, Liar” |
| BEST ON-SCREEN DUO | John Travolta/Nicolas Cage “Face/Off” |
| BEST KISS | Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore “The Wedding Singer” |
| BEST ACTION SEQUENCE | “Face/Off” Speedboat chase , John Woo – Director |
| BEST FIGHT | Will Smith & Cockroach “Men In Black” |
| BEST DANCE SEQUENCE | Mike Myers & Londoners “Austin Powers:International Man Of Mystery” |
| BEST NEW FILMMAKER | Peter Cattaneo “The Full Monty” |
| LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT | Clint Howard |
Unfortunately, a pretty bad day for VA and company…Nothing doing for Ben, Matt, Joey or Carmen. Aw well, we’re sure Dogma‘s gonna be up for a TON next year!
InPittsburgh Thanks…
- In Pittsburgh Magazine printed a thanks from Kevin regarding the nice View Askew Family article that appeared a few weeks back:
WELL, HE WOULD
To the Editor:
Loved the article [“Stairway to Kevin,” April 22]–definitely one of the top five I’ve ever read on us.
Many thanks, and congrats on a fine piece of journalism.
KEVIN SMITH
Director
via email
Miss the article? You can read a local copy right HERE.
Commentary…
- Well, all’s been fairly quiet on the Askew front as of late…We took a day off and there’s still not too much to talk about today. But hey, there’s ALWAYS something going on. Let’s take a look at what we’ve got fer ya: