• We’ve arrived in Red Bank with plenty of time to spare, and while the weather remains overcast, the temperature is just perfect for the massive line that’s formed outside — Looks like everyone’s pretty much claimed their spot in line and ready to rock, as we run into Thonmaster Ming leaving the Stash along with Betty Aberlin. Perfect timing, actually. We’re outfitted with VIP passes from him, and make our way towards the famous Clearview Cinema. On our way, some superfans are waiting towards the front of the line that we recognize – Karla, Silent Boba Fett, and Douglas Fir, who comes in from the UK for all of these events (good on you, sir!). Gotta thank Karla for that cookie, too. Gramp’s lurking outside as well.

We took some shots of the crowd outside to give you an idea of what a sold out crowd here at the Clearview looks like. So check out the photos and see if you can spot yourself. Ming set us up with a couple goodie bags, which you’ll see a shot of here as well (the contents inside).

Right on schedule, the doors open with Kevin Smith himself greeting each and every attendee with a firm handshake and a hello as they enter the doors. Two wristband colors this year, purple and yellow, each indicating the theater which patrons are supposed to file into and stake out their seats. We’ve decided to set up camp inside our usual theater one, the larger of the two.