Over the past year or so, i have been on a bit of a kevin smith kick, watching his movies and reading the two books hes written. Merchandise includes comic books, comicrelated merchandise, and view askew filmrelated items e. Get the whole clerks story in this essential new book of laughs and profane liberties. He originally delayed clerks 3 in order to film comes the krampus, but smiths upcoming movie, tusk, will be his next release. Author division kevin smith is composed of at least 14 distinct authors, divided by their works. First, you have to love kevin smith movies to love this movie. The clerks ii dvd was released on november 28, 2006. Kevin patrick smith born august 2, 1970 is an american filmmaker, actor, comedian, public speaker, comic book writer, author, and podcaster. The following is a filmography chronicling his work smith came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy clerks 1994, in which he appeared as the character silent bob. Independently filmed in black and white after hours in a local grocery store it is a surprisingly good film that in entertaining and launched a number of other films by the director kevin smith, who also launched his iconic duo jay and silent bob.
How kevin smiths comic book men serves as a requiem for. Son of herbert and elfreda lawrence james smith, wilbur addison smith was born in broken hill, zambia, on the 9th of january 1933. Clerks 3 to return as book then film this article is more than 7 years old randal and dante, already stars of two films and an. The animated series is an american adult animated sitcom that was first broadcast in 2000 that was based on kevin smith s 1994 comedy of the same name. Its nearly as pure a representation of smiths sensibility as clerks. Smiths next two films were even more explicitly connected to comic books, with 1995s mallrats featuring stan lee in a prominent sequence and 1997s chasing amy being about comic book creators. Clerks is a 1994 film written and directed by kevin smith, who also appears in the film in a. Clerkbooks has added a closing tools module which warns city clerks when they attempt to change a closed period and makes it easy to see if any closed period has been altered. Jay and silent bobs secret stash sometimes shortened to simply the stash is a comic book store owned by filmmaker kevin smith, and named after the fictional duo portrayed by smith and jason mewes in smith s view askewniverse films. Kevin smith sold his comic book collection to fund clerks, and after the film became a huge hit he was able to buy them back.
He came to prominence with the lowbudget comedy film clerks 1994, which he wrote, directed, coproduced, and acted in as the character silent bob of stoner duo jay and silent bob. Clerks is the first film in the series of the view askewniverse. Despite his optimism, though, smith has a few other projects currently in the works. Similar to super groovy cartoon movie, the fact that the quick stop is still around places the sixepisode long series and the short film in the latter part of the timeline, but not after the titanic shifts of clerks ii more on that later related. First, steve austin, the iconic action hero of the six million dollar man, returns. Of this ad hoc trilogy of 90s slackerdom, its smiths 1994 lowbudget, black and white paean to the lives of lowwage convenience and video store clerks, their clueless customers, and a comic duo of stoned hangerson that perhaps holds up best, and this is because the films comedyranging from gallows humor to grossout slapstick to. Three full graphic novels in one very large volume. Composed of several episodes from the clerks comic book series, kevin smith authors some of the most laugh outloud comic adventures ive ever read. Clerks 1994 mallrats 1995 chasing amy 1997 dogma 1999 clerks the. Provides a list of check numbers to highlight any duplicate or missing check entries. Smiths first novel was when the lion feeds in 1964. Kevin smith is a genius and this is just another movie that proves that.
He also hosts a weekly podcast with scott mosier known as smodcast. Starring brian ohalloran and jeff anderson, it presents a day in the lives of titular store clerks dante hicks ohalloran and randal graves anderson, along with their acquaintances. His extensive, worldwide personal studies in business, management, leadership development, personal development, and relationship development have brought him before spiritual, corporate, and public audiences, including executives of corporations. Kevin smith is an american screenwriter, actor, film producer, and director. With brian ohalloran, jeff anderson, marilyn ghigliotti, lisa spoonauer. A day in the lives of two convenience clerks named dante and. Miramax is a global film and television studio best known for its. Theres no real order aside from the clerks movies, but that should be obvious. Kevin smiths clerks followup was equally true to his.
For example, the egyptian series is simply a list of publication dates not the order in which the books should be read this is what i thought i was buying. Smith has quoted that, a story is only limited by the imagination of the reader, not their age or the genre of the adventure. One of the most successful and critically acclaimed independent filmmakers of recent years, smith was the producer of the oscarwinning good will hunting and has also written and directed mallrats, chasing amy, dogma, jay and silent bob strike back, jersey girl. Kevin smith has 158 books on goodreads with 67685 ratings. Hed come a long way from clerks, the blackandwhite film that launched his career a decade earlier. Everythings going good for them until they meet alyssa, also a comic book artist. He has legions of fans, but we bet a bunch of them dont know all 10 of these facts. What is the chronological order of the clerks movies. Its not as if smith wanted to make an intense character study about a tormented social worker in watts and his struggles with bipolar disorder, but was roped into making a junky teensex romp. Now jersey native smith was writing long before clerks, knocking off saturday night livestyle sketches for his highschool talent show. His first several films were mostly set in his home state of new jersey. Thats right, kevin smith is going to make clerks iii. Kevin smith makes clerks sequel the canadian encyclopedia.
Clerks is the first of smiths view askewniverse films, and introduces. Kevin smith, over the years has released some amazing movies. On a dvd commentary, kevin smith even reflected that he was not then mature enough to handle such a heavy topic correctly. But it doesnt disservice the film if you dont catch them. Back in early 2000 kevin smith, then at the height of his popularity as a filmmaker, saw the launch of a primetime animated series based on his debut feature, the 1994 cult classic comedy clerks. One of the most successful and critically acclaimed independent filmmakers of recent years, smith was the producer of the oscarwinning good will hunting and has also written and directed mallrats, chasing amy, dogma, jay and. The first film clerks, was the vision of kevin smith who maxed out credit cards and even sold his comic book collection to see it through. Kevin smith making the business case for cybersecurity even with the growing cyber threat, agencies are being asked to defend their it portfolios and adapt new technologies in. Can someone please put them in order for me and tell me which movies has characters from either of the clerks movies in them.
Kevin smiths 15 most controversial comic book moments cbr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Clerks is one of those movies that not only have great characters, but has a great backstory as well. The animated series is an american animated television series based. The clerks 2 screenplay by kevin smith is the complete shooting script to the movie clerks 2. This heady mix of a galaxy of emotions make her books much loved by her readers. If you are seeking a guide as to reading order of the ballantyne or egyptian series, then this is not the guide to buy. Jay and silent bob also appeared in smith s later films mallrats. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producing partner scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel with character designs by stephen silver. Eight of them appear on the dvd, two of which have edited. The film stars brian ohalloran, jeff anderson, rosario dawson, trevor fehrman, jennifer schwalbach smith, jason mewes, and smith, and picks up with the original characters from clerks. A framed diploma, dusty and unkempt, hangs askew on the wall. Kevin smith has been connected to the world of comic books all the way back to when he sold part of his large collection to help finance 1994s clerks, his breakout film.
The 10 best characters kevin smith created, ranked in their cartoon, dante and randal make some references to how theyve gotten a bit older. The books are filled with romance, action packed adventures, and suspense filled stories mixed with humour and loads of laughter. Clerks ii was released on hd dvd on january 16, 2007. Oct 20, 2006 kevin smith sold his comic book collection to fund clerks, and after the film became a huge hit he was able to buy them back. The animated series is an american adult animated sitcom that was first broadcast in 2000 that was based on kevin smiths 1994 comedy of the same title. Smiths books in order of when they were originally released and in chronological order.
Smith became a published author in 1987 with the night of the solstice. The first part follows dante and randal, the actual clerks. A social media resource for following the itinerant ministry of prophet kervin j. So its no surprise at least to me that i picked up tales of the clerks, a compilation of comic books featuring characters related to his movies, particularly clerks, mallrats, chasing amy, dogma, jay and silent bob strike back and clerks 2 which is to say, not.
Kevin smith hit the big time, and the bottom, all at once. Every single kevin smithview askewniverse movie in. Starting with clerks and going all the way through clerks 2. At the time, the film was still in the early development stages, but smith finished the script late last year and has moved on to finding financial backing for the film. Watch the hardcore original ending to kevin smiths 1994 cult. It was developed for television by smith, smiths producing partner scott mosier and former seinfeld writer david mandel with character designs by stephen silver, known for character designs in. Clerks ii is a 2006 american comedy film written and directed by kevin smith, the sequel to his 1994 film clerks, and his sixth feature film to be set in the view askewniverse. Mar 21, 2012 the most interesting moment of the justcompleted first season of kevin smiths amc reality series comic book men occurred in its second episode. Earlymorning hours a dog sleeps on a neatly made bed. Director kevin smith announced on facebook tuesday that hes making a third film in the clerks movie series. Clerks 3 to return as book then film this article is more than 7 years old randal and dante, already stars of two films and an animated series, will return in a serialised book before. Dec 07, 2012 thats right, kevin smith is going to make clerks iii. Lee, executive editor for radio free entertainment july 11, 2006 in 1994, writerdirector kevin smith scored a surprise hit with clerks, a small film shot on a shoestring budget populated by a cast and crew of close friends. Smith maxed out credit cards and sold his comic book collection to fund the production of clerks, and this turned into a decadeslong career in hollywood.
The view askewniverse is a fictional universe created by writerdirector kevin smith, featured in several films, comics and a television series. Originally, smith was going to write and shoot the religious farse as his first movie after clerks. Below is a list of wilbur smiths books in order of when they were originally published and also in their chronological order. Kevin smith confirms dante and randal will be back for clerks 3. Kevin patrick smith is an american screenwriter, director, as well as a comic book writer, author, and actor. And as smith explains, later on in life, i wanted to write for snl very badly. Once randall jeff anderson signs on the dotted line, that is. Kevin smith to make clerks iii when jeff anderson signs. Smith s next two films were even more explicitly connected to comic books, with 1995s mallrats featuring stan lee in a prominent sequence and 1997s chasing amy being. Clerks is a 1994 american independent black and white buddy comedy film written, directed, and coproduced by kevin smith. Books by kevin smith author of tough shit goodreads. I agree with you liking dogma but reserving some criticisms.
Jeff anderson, marilyn ghigliotti, jason mewes, brian ohalloran, kevin smith about miramax. Dante is called into work at the quick stop convenience store on his day off until the boss can relieve him at noon. Holden falls for her, but his hopes are crushed when he finds out shes a lesbian. So its no surprise at least to me that i picked up tales of the clerks, a compilation of comic books featuring characters related to his movies, particularly clerks, mallrats, chasing amy, dogma, jay and silent bob strike back and clerks 2 which is to. However, the filmmakers own works have taken a backseat recently in favor of a certain big studio franchise. The young wilbur graduated in commercial sciences in 1954 at the natal and rhodes university. He says so himself in the subtitle of his book tough sht. Ben affleck, joey lauren adams, ethan suplee, scott mosier. It follows a day in the lives of two store clerks, dante hicks brian ohalloran and randal graves jeff anderson.
The humor is different than the mainstream junk that gets released today. Smith is an international speaker, teacher, lecturer and consultant. Jay and silent bobs secret stash sometimes shortened to simply the stash is a comic book store owned by filmmaker kevin smith, and named after the fictional duo portrayed by smith and jason mewes in smiths view askewniverse films. Smith has talked about clerks iii a lot in the past. The most interesting moment of the justcompleted first season of kevin smiths amc reality series comic book men occurred in its second episode. Watch the hardcore original ending to kevin smiths 1994. The film is about dante hicks who has to work at quickstop groceries on his day off. The modest black and white project that followed the exploits of disgruntled store clerks dante. I know clerks 1 was the first obviously, then somwhere along the line was mallrats and dogma and jay and silent bob strikes back, and clerks 2 was the final of the series. He is also the cofounder, with scott mosier, of view askew productions and owner of jay and silent bobs secret stash comic and novelty store in red bank, new jersey.