I just returned from attending the Dogma screening at ShowEast in the digital projection format. First let me start off by saying I have seen the future of movies, and film is not a part of it. The color and clarity of the picture were flawless. From the moment the Dolby Digital trailer hit the screen (one attendee was so impressed he yelled “Holy Shit!!) to the final credits, I was lost in a visual dream. If ant one has the chance to see a digitally projected film, jump on it! Enough about the picture and all that technical stuff, let’s move on to what people really care about-Kevin and his film. Let me say that there is no doubt that this is a Kevin Smith film what-so-ever. His style of writing and his knack for humor are unmistakable. But…. he has definitely outdone himself with Dogma. From the opening apology statement, to the first appearance of the dynamic duo, to the long awaited appearance of God, he keeps the movie flowing. Whether it be the numerous movie references,from the obligatory Star Wars, to a subtle Indiana Jones, to Home Alone, and The Six Million Dollar Man or the onscreen presence of his finest cast yet, in which we see many familiar faces. To see this movie in a theatre full of movie buffs (which we all were, showing up at midnight for a religious satire film) even made the experience that much more enjoyable. It’s great to be in a room with someone who knows at least half as much as I do about the “Jersey Trilogy”. But to be in a room with hundreds of them, all laughing at even the most subtle of jokes, that was the best. Unsurpassed by anything ,other than see it in a theatre full of Askewers on Monday. Yes, I will still be attending the show on Monday, wanting only to see it more now as I already know how great it is. So a big congrats to Kevin for sticking with this baby til’ the end and making one helluva film. So until Jay goes straight, make mine Marvel!!