“Call 911”

“Show Me Your Marble”

• Probably our favorite moment in Train Wreck history is the subject of the new “Call 911” video — And not just because we were there! It’s brilliantly edited and scored, and features probably the best practical joke in View Askew history — We weren’t in on it either, nor were many of the onlookers outside the Quick Stop that day…And you literally could hear gasps then stunned silence everywhere. It was incredibly well acted by Jeff and Brian especially, and just as tense everywhere as the look on Kevin’s face when he ran to pick up those paper towels. Great stuff.

Next, in “Show Us Your Marble”, learn the ropes of the Marble Club, a fascinating game that the folks on the set of Clerks II use to pass the time (and sometimes make or lose a few bucks). They come up with the most creative ways to gamble, these film crews…

Enjoy both videos free of charge at the official Clerks II website!

• “Subject:CINEMA”, a weekly podcast about all things cinema, has turned its focus on director/writer/producer/all around Kevin Smith with it’s first “Director’s Chair” episode this week.

The show takes a look at Smith’s body of work, from his breakthrough “Clerks” through the new release “Clerks II”, and also discuss why Smith’s films connect with a broad part of the Generation X and Generation Y audiences, among other topics.

“Subject:CINEMA” is a weekly podcast put together by two average movie fans for other average movie fans. Hosts TC Kirkham and Kim Brown don’t claim to be movie experts or film snobs, just fans, and it shows in the way the episodes come across. Clearly, they both love movies of all types, and are out to connect with other average movie fans. Since it’s premiere just last month, the show has been gaining great word of mouth among podcast fans.

“Director’s Chair #1 – Snoochie Boochie Noochies – The Films of Kevin Smith”, is now available. You can catch the single show by going to subjectcinema.com, or subscribe to the show at http://feeds.feedburner.com/Subjectcinema. The piece runs a hefty 104 minutes!

• Check out a 12 minute clip of Kevin in San Diego at the Con last week — This segment of the Q&A starts with an update on projects, then goes into a hilarious moment involving a interpreter that just shows you what kind of fun you’ll have at these things. The tightly-edited piece also features more Clerks II questions and funny answers, rapid fire. Enjoy!
• Want more clippage today? We got another clip, this one from “Fox & Friends” with Kevin promoting Clerks II. In the 5 minute segment, they discuss Joel Siegel, the budget, Clerks, New Jersey, and lots more.
• Clerks II took 10th place at the box office this weekend with another $3.9 million added to the take. It was also one of the best reviewed of the summer, and quite possibly the best reviewed of the Askewniverse yet. Thanks again to all of you for the support, especially those of you who saw it multiple times or brought pals along. We hope you enjoyed yourself!
• No word on the MP3 track for Clerks II’s running commentary that we’d hoped to have for the weekend — If we learn more, we’ll let you know. Sorry for the delay.
• A Spanish-dubbed version of Jersey Girl is airing on Telemundo sporadically. Here’s a report from a reader who caught it over the weekend:

• Kevin made the “cool list” on the Kevin and Bean show (KROQ). In making their list of other cool people living today, they also included Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, Jason Lee, George Clooney, Dave Grohl, and a very few select others. Some good company!

• This mini-interview from Playboy Magazine promoting Clerks II must have dropped through the cracks when we were really busy — So here it is, for archives (and your viewing pleasure).
• Nice press from pop culture site Film 411 today on Clerks II and Jay’s dance under the “Hero of the Week” section.