- Den of Geek does it AGAIN, right on schedule — Their weekly Kevin Smith retrospective is back with the “Jersey Girl” installment, kicking in with a plot summary and then a short review, as always. Here are some highlights:
“…there are more than a few stand out scenes, although my personal favourite is Ollie’s conversation with Will Smith. The scene is seamless and so well written when it could really have turned into a giant joke.
Like most movies with children included in the cast, it does sometimes fall into its own sugary sweetness and you can’t help but notice the influence of the late, great John Hughes’ She’s Having a Baby running throughout. Both director/writers were influenced by their own families.
As this genre of movie goes, you could, in fact, do a lot worse and if the critics put you off watching this movie first time round then take a look at it when it’s next on TV. And if you haven’t watched it in a while, wait until the next rainy afternoon and put it in your DVD player, you’ll feel better after.
This is one of those flicks we hope that many folks, including critics, take a look at again with a lot of the Bennifer stuff now in the distance. And we’re really hopeful that many of you can one day see Kevin’s extended cut of the film, which we feel gives it an even stronger emotional connection and impact with the viewer. Kevin’s stated it’s a possibility for an eventual special edition Bluray, so keep your fingers crossed.
- The memorable Loki and Bartleby topline Empire’s article on “Avenging Angels: Which Seraphs Can Kick Ass” :
Dogma (1999)
Being an angel is a cushy job. You mooch around Heaven, taking time out to fluff your feathers, attend celestial choir practice and pose for the odd Renaissance painting. Unless, of course, like Loki and Bartleby, you get the Almighty heave-ho and find yourself exiled to Wisconsin. The smart-mouthed seraphs don’t take rejection lying down, though. Exploiting a Biblical loophole, they set off on a cunning quest for forgiveness that threatens to invalidate God. Considering God turns out to be Alanis Morissette, their failure is ours too.
Angelic retribution level (out of 10): 7
Chances against massed armies of Heaven: High. Well, one of them’s the Angel of Death and the other’s Jason Bourne.
- Empire also used the “Zack and Miri” theatrical poster to make an alcohol-themed “mash up”, though we assume a “Pernod” is something quite British, haven’t even come across the term here in the U.S.
- Jason Mewes is one of the many great guests announced thus far for this years “Horrorfind” convention in Towson, Maryland. The show runs from Sept 25 through the 27th. More info on the con is at the official site where you can find the full guest list and tons of details. This is one of the bigger, more well-attended genre cons on the east coast, and worth a trip — Especially if you’d like to meet the legendary Mewes. Other small Mewes news: The actor gets mentioned briefly in this article regarding his role in the new revenge flick “Vengeance”.
- Apparently there’s a few View Askew/Smith mentions in the new film “Funny Books” which follows the lives of 3 comic book store employees. Check out the review, and if it strikes your interest after reading, the film as well, which is screening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Austin, TX this monmth.
- Tech fansite io9.com cities Brodie’s comic book collection from “Mallrats” among their list of “The Greatest Nerdware We’d Steal From Our Favorite Fanboys”:
You just know Jason Lee’s stash has some serious classics hidden in there. Plus, this is the collection that stated the rules we all try to follow: “Touch not, lest ye be touched.”
- Kevin’s made a lot of movies with Miramax and The Weinstein Company over the years, so we thought some of you might be interested in this detailed story on their upcoming projects and challenges – Next weekend’s “Inglorious Basterds” is a big one. By the way, first the awesome and original “District 9”, and a new Tarantino flick next week? It’s sure been some August for movies. See ya next time…
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- We’re still putting the final touches on our exclusive coverage from Kevin’s historic appearance at Carnegie Hall, look for that in the next day or two. In the meantime, here’s a recap of what’s going on in the Askewniverse right now:
- Kevin made a quick appearance on the other other night’s NHL Awards show. Check out the video above!
- Entertainment Weekly’s Popwatch ran THIS glowing review of Kevin’s Carnegie Hall appearance.
- We mentioned this a while back, but here’s CTV’s official premiere announcement for their upcoming Degrassi TV movie featuring Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes:
PARADISE CITY: DEGRASSI GOES HOLLYWOOD (Premiere)
* Sunday, August 30 at 8 p.m. ET
In the first ever DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION movie, the Degrassi students venture to L.A. via school bus with hopes to score parts in Mewesical High, a musical directed by Jason Mewes (Clerks) under the mentorship of Kevin Smith (Clerks, Dogma). Paige (Lauren Collins), personal assistant to THE SHORES reality television star Hailey Montel (Mary Ashton), understands that in life you work from the ground up, but when Hollywood hands Paige a shortcut to fame and fortune, she jumps at the opportunity and takes Marco (Adamo Ruggiero) and Ellie (Stacey Farber) along for the ride. Back in Toronto, Manny (Cassie Steele) has immersed herself in her university theatre program and is committed to becoming an actor of substance. The star of Jay and Silent Bob Go Canadian, Eh?, Manny blows an opportunity to star in Mewes feature and then heads on a road trip to L.A. to win the role and realize her dream.
- In possibly the latest movie review ever, the New Orleans Examiner posted their review of JERSEY GIRL.
Vancouver Q&A: What We Learned…
- Reports are coming in on Kevin’s return to Canada this week, as he appeared onstrage for another packed Q&A session — This time, in Vancouver. Of particular note, some major news broke here for the first time. Here’s a quick rundown of what may interest you…
- The rarely-seen “Oh What a Lovely Tea Party” documentary, which follows the making of “Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back”, will be included in full on the upcoming Bluray release of “Clerks X”. It will also feature all the great stuff from the most recent “Clerks” release, including “Snowball Effect”, the brilliant documentary from Zak & Joey.
- In other Bluray news, Kevin and the cast are currently recording new material (another documentary perhaps?) for a “Chasing Amy” Criterion Bluray, making it sound like this dream will finally become a reality. Kevin has in the past revealed he wanted to repackage all the great Criterion stuff that already existed along with new stuff on top of that.
- On the “Jersey Girl” front, the must-see extended cut of the film is “very possible” for next year, on both DVD and Bluray. We’ve seen the extended version a couple times, and really dig it — It gives a lot more depth to the characters and is our preferred cut. Let’s hope this one comes to pass, as it’s been years since we’ve seen it this way.
- The new comic book project from Kevin and Walt Flanagan will be unveiled at the San Diego Con this July.
- Kevin would one day like to make a hockey-themed film.
Fans are reporting that Kevin once again (as always) brought his A-game, with stories old and new, and more talk of the Walter Gretzky tournament and his admiration. No new details about “A Couple of Dicks”, though it’s going to be a while before that one gets in front of cameras. Fans are also mentioning a dude who asked to get naked on stage last night, whom Kevin apparently allowed to do so. Sounds like another crazy one, which just goes to show, no Kevin Smith show is ever the same, and you never can predict what you’ll be in for. Keep your eyes on our upcoming events calendar, and don’t miss your chance to see Kevin live on stage if he’s near your town.