• Believe it or not, we’re back. It’s tough to rest when there’s so much going on out there in the View Askew world, and we want to make sure you’re as up to date as possible! So it’s time to take an hour or so off from packing and moving to work on a quick update for ya here. By the way, if you’re waiting on a personal response to an e-mail you sent, sit tight for a bit, I’ve read them, I just need some quality time to sit in front of the PC and it just hasn’t happened yet this week. All will be read and replied to, as always, though. Promise.

Oh, and that reminds me: Thanks to all of you who wrote to remind us that the Pokemon movie ALSO opens against Dogma on November the 12th. What a world we live in.

Now, for the news: Some information on the Dogma Pittsburgh screening, as well as some new articles on Dogma (So check out Dogma RC for those)..And the usual NewsBites, of course:

• Phew! This moving stuff is really taking its toll. Man, you should SEE the shape of our townhouse right now. It’s a total disaster zone. The worst part of it is that Chris still can’t get into his new place, so he’s gotta just sit there and watch us move our stuff out. I, on the other hand, am now officially a homeowner. Signed the settlement on Friday. So I spent a good part of my weekend getting some boxes thrown into the place and the like — It’s amazing how much stuff one amasses over the years, you don’t ever realize it until you move. Sit back and just look around sometime, you’ll be as surprised as we are — Moving is a LOT of work.

Oh, and a few of ya wanna see pics of my new pad, and I WILL post them – But I’m waiting until after I move in to take some “after” pictures to go with the “before”. Then I’ll develop the film and share with ya. As for Chris and HIS new place, well, that’s up to him.

So we apologize for missing yesterday’s update…It’s pretty rare that we miss a Sunday, but there wasn’t much going on anyway. Just a few stories for today, really — This is all sort of a precursor to the all-out Dogma blitz that we expect to happen any day now. We’ll be settled in and ready by then, HOPEFULLY…

• This website has posted a Dogma poll of sorts, folks how they feel about movies making religous interpretations and their right to make light of some of it. Check it out (and hey, vote in our new poll topic too!)
• Wow, Ethan Supplee in the news AGAIN! He’s everywhere! A scooper spotted the big guy filming a stint for “Road Trip” the other day. Here’s his report:

• Claire Forlani has officially joined the “Boys And Girls” cast, replacing Anna Friel. Heather Donohue (THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT) and Freddie Prinze Jr. also star in this upcoming Miramax flick.
• The new issue of Alternative Press (with Chris Cornell on the cover) has a small interview with Jason Lee. They alsohave a bit on Dogma in their movie section. It’s a mini review but a bit tepid, since they seem to feel the flick’s onlygeared towards fans of Kev’s other work…Not that we agree, but here’s what they said:

They finish by giving it a rating of 3 (on a scale of 1-5) which was a point higher than Elmo In Grouchland, but a pointlower than Bringing Out The Dead. It would have been insulting to have been beaten by a red fuzzy dude.

• By the way, wondering what Dogma’s up against next month? New flicks include Anywhere But Here, Light It Up andLuc Besson’s The Messenger: The Story Of Joan Of Arc. The latter may be cool, but since the TV version’s come and gone, we expect Dogma to clean up the weekend of November 12th.
• George Carlin will be the guest for an upcoming Comedy Central chat on October 26 at 8pm Eastern Time. Make sure you get logged on early, it’s sure to be a great time for all!

Alright, back to the packing and the moving! We’ll catch ya when we can. Again, sorry for the less frequent updates, and the slowness and shortness of e-mails — It’s gonna be like this for the next week or so ’til we can get resettled.

• Hey there folks…Factor in a crazy weekend that includes house settlements, packing and moving boxes, homecoming at your old university, and Octoberfest, and you’ve got one heckuva tough weekend to make an update. Sorry this one’s coming so late. We hope it catches everything up for ya, and that you didn’t miss us too much. There may be a few dry days here and there in the upcoming week, again due to the move. But we’ll try and keep things as caught up as we can, especially with all the Dogma hype going on right now.

Chris caught Fight Club last night, and tells me that it falls flat for about the last 45 minutes. That’s sort of disheartening. I’ll hafta check it out for myself when I get a breather, though. On the TV front: We gotta say, add Tuesday night to your must-see TV schedule. Buffy The Vampire Slayer and their new show, Angel, are both kicking serious butt this season. I got totally hooked on Buffy two seasons ago, and now, with the new series, the WB’s got a solid two hours of television going for them. The shows are consistently fresh and entertaining, always taking unexpected turns and blending humor, drama, and action incredibly well. And the chicks on there aren’t too hard on the eyes, either. 😉

Alrighty, let’s get on with the news!

• Some major coolness from the Stash is coming your way this week, so cash those paychecks and place your order. Here’s some details for ya:

Daredevil Visionaries: your chance to have all 8 issues of Kevin’s Smith’s Daredevil run in one book. This compliation includes all 256 full color pages which comprised Daredevil issues #1 -8, the cover artwork for those 8 issues and as a special bonus, you get a introduction written by Oscar winner and Daredevil super-fan Ben Affleck. Also enclosed is an Afterword by writer Kevin Smith. This is a piece of literature and artwork that is not to be missed! Buy now and it comes signed by writer Kevin Smith. ORDER HERE!

Yes, you’re reading this right. Jay and Silent Bob #4 is finally out! The adventures of our favorite traveling duo end here… but it’s not long before they have to head back to Jersey for another adventure. Join us now in the final conclusion of – Jay and Silent Bob go to Shermer, IL! ORDER HERE!

• View Askew’s Official Website once again made Entertainment Weekly! Here’s the text:

There’s a picture of Kevin and Ben in the article as well. We’ll grab a scan and add it soon.

• www.psycomic.com is a new webzine dedicated to comic books, and they promise thatthey’ll follow Kevin’s work very closely. They’ve added a review of Jay & Bob #4, with plenty more to come. Check it out.
• Renée Humphrey, (or “Trish the Dish” as many of you know her) is featured in the flick “The Sex Monster”. This comedy also stars Mariel Hemingway, Stephen Baldwin and Kevin Pollack. It makes its World Television Premiere on Cinemax, Friday, October 15 at 8 PM. More information and showtimes are available on the Cinemax website HERE.
• Rotten Tomatoes, the website that allows fans to check in with their own reviews on flicks, has added their Dogma reviewpage. Expect a mixed bag here, since some fans who LOVE the film usually show up, but the major flick HATERS love to comehere and vent, as well.
• Wanna save a few bucks on the Dogma soundtrack? We’re sure all the online sites will carry it at a discount, but CDNow.Com already has it for preorder, listed at $13.99. We assume the Stash will have a good deal on signed editions too, though,after the CD is out.
• The new issue of Premiere (November) has a full page Dogma ad along side another full page that reads ” Lions Gate invites You and a special Guest to a special advance screening of DOGMA.” It then lists the 10 major cities to write to and were to send a postcard to recieve tickets. Even if you’re not in the area, it’s a cool souvenir/mini poster to get a holdof. And hey, if ya make it to one of the screenings, let us know!
• Did you miss Jason Lee’s AOL chat? No problem. Here’s a transcript of the whole thing…
• Here’s a transcription of that Australian Dogma article from the magazine “NEW Weekley” that we mentioned yesterday…

THE NAKED TRUTH

Face it, Brooke, when it comes to stripping off for movies, Salma does it so much better…

Who says guys dont make passes at girls who wear glasses? They do if its Salma “va voom” Hayek doing a Demi Moore on the set of her new movie ‘Dogma’. Salma plays heavenly stripper Serendipity in the biblical comedy, whcih is already causing a stir with American religious groups – who havent even seen it yet.

Directed by Kevin Smith – whose films include the off-beat love story ‘Chasing Amy’ – ‘Dogma’ also stars Hollywood heart-throbs Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as two fallen angels, Loki and Bartleby, who try to get back into heaven.

Along the way, the pair encounter a non-practising Catholic abortion clinic worker (‘Men in Balck’s’ Linda Fiorentino), a winged messenger of God (Alan Rickman), and Salma Hayek as a sexed-up muse. US comedian Chris Rock also stars as a foul-mouthed 13th Apostle who says Mary didnt stay a virgin, and singer Alanis Morrisette makes an appearance as God.

‘Dogma’, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, reportedly features fart jokes, foul language and violence, and also boasts a gigantic satanic monster made entirely out of human excrement.

Smith claims he doesnt think ‘Dogma’ is going to cause any controversy. “The movie is too adolescent to be taken seriously,” he said at a press conference.

Also taking her clothes off is Brooke Shields in ‘The Bachelor’. However, far from being sexy, Brooke could do with a few tips from Salma to help her brush on her stripping technique. Compared to the barely-there G-string Salma “wears”, Brooke looks fully dressed. And the choreography… simply dropping your dress and revealing long lacy underwear isnt going to do it; and the pearls, darling, have got to go.’

• Visit Dogma RC for a new article on the flick (featuring Chris Rock) that appeared on Another Universe.
• George Carlin will appear on The Tonight Show on October 19th. Let’s hope he gets an early plug out there for Dogma!

• Dogma’s going DIGITAL! Now THIS is the screening to hit, folks…WOW. Check it out:

Not only will this look just amazing, but it’s a HUGE honor that Dogma’s been chosen to be shown in this way at as big ofa convention as ShowEast. Congrats, everyone!

• A lot of you have been sending in e-mail asking us about what went on with Dogma’s distribution when Miramax opted outand the film was being shopped around. Well, IFP/West is sponsoring a “Case Study” withKevinKevin and Scott where just this topic will be covered. Should be very, very interesting. If you’re a fan on the west coast,it’s a great opportunity to go to what’s sure to be a fun, fascinating forum. Here’s how:

• Here’s an Australian article about Dogma from the magazine “NEW Weekley”. Unfortunately, we’ve just got scans, so click the thumbs if you wanna take a shot at reading it. We realize this won’t be possible on some screens, as with all articles that we only get only scanned in versions of.

• We’ve been waiting to make sure there were tix out there, and there are! That’s right, those of you that thought you couldn’t see Dogma early still have a chance! KevinKevin, Scott, & the rest of the View Askew gang will be holding a special benefit Dogma screening in hometown Red Bank, New Jersey, on Monday, October 25th, and tickets are STILL out there! Just call 732-758-0020 to order your tix! They’re gonna go fast, and there’s a limited number of seats left, so call now.

Now, for those of you that ARE going – Some fellow fans have put up come information that should help you find a great deal on a hotel, or just your way around town. Check this page for hotel info and directions to the Dogma screening. It contains info on how to get group rates at some decent places: The Holiday Inn $99 and Red Roof Inn $68. You gotta hurry, though, if you want the group rate you gotta make your reservations by tomorrow, October 15th for Red Roof and Monday the 18th for the Holiday Inn.

Marksman has also put together a map of the town that expands by clicking above…Just in case you make a wrong turn and get lost in the expansive metropolis that IS downtown Red Bank.

Have fun, and we HOPE to see you there (if we can drag our sorry butts over after moving weekend).

• We’ve finally got a scan of the piece on “A Better Place” that appears in this month’s Fangoria magazine. With the DVD/VHS release just a few months away, it’s nice to see the flick back in the limelight. The one-page article features some tidbits on the flick, info from Vincent, and a few shots from the flick (and behind-the-scenes). As always, click the ‘nail for A Better Look (pun intended).

Also, The Digital Bits threw ABP’s DVD coverart up in their upcoming DVD art section recently. Looks like the cover prototypes we’ve posted in the past, this one just seems a bit more official. Good deal.

• We’ve got some fantastic breaking news for you western Pennsylvanians, especially those of you that have been mailing us asking if the folks out there who took part in the film (extras, crew members, and the like) would get an early screening. Sounds like your wish has been granted!

In todays edition of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,they listed Dogma as the opening film for the 1999 Three Rivers Film Festival. It will be shown at the Regent Square Theater (located in Downtown Pittsburgh) on November 5th at 8:00 PM. Wanna go? Tickets are $6.00 per film or $60.00 for admission to 13 films. For information on purchasing tickets call (412)681-5449. Have fun!!!