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An Interview with Kevin Smith

By Dan Scully.

It seems that in the world of celebrities the motivation for each star to do their job is standard: cold, hard, cash money. In the midst of all these blinded beings stands one man, that man is Kevin Smith. Smith, as most know, is the writer/director/star (Silent Bob) of the popular films 'Clerks', 'Mallrats', 'Chasing Amy', 'Dogma', and the brand spankin' new 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'.

Among his legions of fans, Kevin Smith is known for always having something for the fans to enjoy, as well as giving them something to anticipate. If you are a member of this elite group of fans, then you know that there is not a dull moment in the world of Kevin Smith.

Provided here, is a small look into the world of Kevin Smith.  Most of these questions are ones that which you probably don't care about the answers, but the questions have one purpose, the same purpose that goes along with each of Kevin's movies... to keep you entertained.

Note: Questions were asked before answers were given.

"The Interview"

Vitamin D: First off, just for my own entertainment, I asked about the third nipple in Mallrats at Vulgarthon2000. Remember me?

Kevin Smith:  Indeed I do.  Long time no see.  I only pray the caliber of your questions has improved.

VD:  Where do you spend most of your time NJ or LA?

KS:  Apparently, it hasn't.  Jersey all the way.

VD:   Did you find the ABC cut of Mallrats funny or embarrassing?

KS:   Funnier than the real thing.

VD:   Is the "first to spend $1000 bucks at the Stash gets to stay at my house" deal evident for all Vulgarthons to come?

KS:   That was a one-time only deal.  Now you've gotta spend TWO thousand bucks to stay at my house.  And for five, I'll let you photograph my wife in the shower.

VD:  Ok enough of the frivolity.  How much of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back was improv?

KS:  2%, maybe.  Chris Rock's "Does your daddy know..." line was all Chris Rock.

VD: Is it hard directing a movie that you are an actor in?

KS: Surprisingly no.

VD:  Which movie was the hardest to direct due to this?

KS: 'Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'.  But like I said, it wasn't that hard.

VD:  What is your status on Breckin Meyer?

KS:  My status on him?  Do I like him?  Sure - he's a nice guy.  He's stayed at my house a few times (though I didn't let him photograph my wife in the shower).

VD:  Would the View Askewniverse have come this far if he landed the role of Jay in Mallrats?

KS:  No slight to Breckin, but no - it was Mewes or nothing.

VD:  Before you became a /writer/director/actor, did you have any other dreams that you had wanted to follow through with?

KS:  I wanted to own a deli.

VD:  Is there anything you wouldn't do to get a role in a Star Wars flick?

KS:  I wouldn't ask for a role.  Does that count?  Now if it was offered, that'd be a different story.

VD: Are you a Beastie Boys fan?

KS: Of course.  Not ardent, but I've always dug their music.

VD:  Are you a fan of Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the masterminds behind South Park, That's my Bush, and many other works?

KS:  I've always dug 'South Park'.

VD:  Would you ever direct a movie that was written by someone else?

KS:  Nope.

VD:  Would you ever, at any time in the future, write a novel?

KS:  Maybe.

VD:  Is it true a chick farts if you blast her in the ass?

KS:  In my experience, yes.

"A very special 'thank you' goes out to Kevin Smith for even regarding my interview. You rule!" - VD.

A special message to everyone who took the time to read this. Gather your friends. Gather your family. Gather some suspicious strangers. Just gather whoever you can and go check out "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" as many times as you can possibly stand. Join the fight to make this flick #1 at the box office!!!!!

"Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back" Review

Upon seeing JSBSB for the third time, I'd realized that I was going to go broke soon because I was going to see this flick many many times more.

Kevin Smiths latest installment in his "View Askewniverse" leaves our stoner friends Jay and Bob in a mix. When a movie is made about a comic based on them, should they take the shit loads of money that they're entitled to, or should they sabotage the movie in order to save face.

The duo makes there decision and heads out on a mission... to stop the filming of the movie. Hilarity immediately ensues, laden with foul language, fart jokes, weed jokes, celebrity cameos, and tons of references to movies from all ends of the spectrum.

The movie still maintains it's humor even after multiple viewings because many jokes are obscured by the uproarious laughter in the audience. Even after 3 viewings I'm positive that there's still jokes that I've missed.

Definitely go see this movie, and bring a box of tissues because you will be crying with laughter. Bring three boxes if you are already fan of Smith's work because this whole movie is geared straight at you!

10 out of 10 - If you are a fan of Smith!
9 out of 10 - If you know some of his stuff.
8 out of 10 - If you've never heard of Jay and Silent Bob.

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