I think its useful information. If you failed at 37 relationships by the time you are 22, , chances are its not gonna last with me either lol. And that doesnt even take into the account the baggage that comes with having that many people you once loved and loved you all floating around. I dont need some dude banging on my door and slashing my tires because hes still jealous.
Welcome to the View Askewniverse. You've taken a large step into a world you could never imagine. Yes! Please watch all of the movies. If you liked Clerks, then I think you'll enjoy all of them. Kevin Smith is known for his dialogue.
This movie truly was a labor of love for Kevin Smith & his friends. Total budget wound up being $27,575. Smith raised the money by, among other things, selling his comic book collection and using the insurance settlement he got when his car was caught in a flood. The decision to shoot in black & white was also related to the budget: black & white film was cheaper to buy and (more importantly) to develop (EDIT: also easier to light during shooting). Money was also the reason for the "bunch of savages in this town" jamming gum in the locks: Smith secured permission to film at the convenience store he was working at but only at night when the store was closed, so they wrote a reason for the shutters being closed to explain the lack of natural light inside. I *really* hope you do dive deeper down the View Askewniverse rabbit hole, and soon. It isn't *required* that you watch them all in release order, but I'd recommend it. All of the films are intertwined in that they reference characters and events from previous movies, so you miss out a bit if you skip around. 💰💰💰
The rest of the View Askewniverse movies are varying in levels of quality (some excellent, some just ok), but they’re part of a setup for a payoff in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back which is absolutely worth the journey of the movies that lead up to it. J&SBSB is full of love and also brutal honesty about the movie industry and the fans and actors that surround it, so it’s perfect for a reaction channel as you’ll get many of the references and even feel both attacked and vindicated along the way. I heartily recommend the series since you enjoyed Clerks so much.
@@kaiielle You're gonna have to track down a copy of Dogma via other means though as it is not on any streaming service anywhere in any country. It's because of that sack of human excrement Harvey Weinstein who refuses to sell the rights to it.
@@kaiielleDefinitely do. The movie order is Clerks Mallrats Chasing Amy Dogma Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Clerks 2 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Clerks 3
@@kaiielle i'm late maybe you've done them all by now, but definitely do them in order, i wouldn't recommend skipping any of them they are all very different movies, they all tell a continuing story with subtle callback refences you wont get if you missed the movie/character being reference, not to mention the nearly 30 year arc of character development, and you get to find out the secret of the view askew universe (which character was originally based on kevin smith's real life, especially before the movie). this is good advice for everyone, my first view askew movie was jay and silent bob strike back, when i saw it i didn't even know it was part of a larger universe of movies of which it was just the most recent one at the time, and was probably my most watched movie throughout high school, but going back and seeing the whole story made jay and silent bo strike back that much better then next time i watched it knowing all the references that come from the previous movies.
So I looked through a couple of the comments and didn’t see this said but it prob was by someone…. So Clerks had an alternate ending where after Randall leaves Dante is closing up but doesn’t lock the front door is reading a magazine someone comes in the store Dante then says “We’re closed” Dante looks up and is promptly shot by a robber he steals money from the register takes a pack of cigs and the closing shot of the movie is Dante dead on the floor behind the counter.
Silent Bob is the writer and director Kevin Smith. He payed for the film by putting everything on his credit card's. Cost him $30k to film. Was shotnon B&W tomsave money and the flurencent lights. A happy accident because it works so much better as a B&W. Filmed this at the convenience store he used to work at. Theyd film over hight and have to clean up before the store opened.
Love heavy dialogue movies that don't require a ton of sets to tell a good story. There is a movie called Friday that is sort of the same feel as this. People observing and a story being told. Definitely worth a look later on down the road. You said you like dialogue stories, then you have to watch 12 Angry Men 1957. 98% of the entire movie takes place in one room and there are only 5 or so different sets. Best-written script in cinema in my opinion.
You pretty much nailed it with the film school comment. It was really. Half the cast were just friends not actors, Kevin sold a lot of his comic collection to fund it and the reason a premise for the shutters being down had to be created was because Smith worked at the store and the owner gave him permission to film but only overnight = no daylight.
I commend Kevin Smith for chasing his dreams, he has taken his small script to great success. He may not be the best director, but what he lacks in skill he makes up with enthusiasm
Clerks is the movie I always use to introduce people to Kevin Smith. Not just because it’s his first movie but because it’s the best movie to use to see if you are going to get him or not. I’m so glad that you did and I welcome you to our world lol.
I actually worked in an independent video store when this movie came out. I was making the weekly order and the tagline "Just because they serve you, doesn't mean they like you" caught my eye so I ordered it. Been a massive Kevin Smith fan ever since (perhaps obviously). 😁
I loved how you inserted real metal over the title 😂 Pantera is one of my all time favorites 🖤🤘🏼 I think I liked the whole conversation about the second Death Star and all the independent contractors that died when the Rebel Alliance blew it up for the second time. It really makes you think 🤔 I'm glad you enjoyed Clerks 🙌🏼 I've never worked at a corner store, but I do work with a lot of customers. I can relate to a lot of their gripes. As I'm sure most of us can.
Glad you loved the movie! The next movie, Mallrats, is set the day before Clerks, so I don't think you're obligated to watch them in order. Also, Kevin Smith has said he gets mistaken for a Canadian, and is proud of it.
I love this movie. Day after I watched it, we had to pick numbers for our baseball uniforms, someone else took my usual number, so I picked 37. As you watch the movies in this universe, look for all the mentions of 37 in each one.
Mallrats, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back are my favorite Kevin Smith films, but Clerks is a solid choice. Oh also this movie had a waaay darker ending originally, but Kevin Smith changed it cause he thought it was being mean spirited for the sake of it.
Add Chasing Amy to the list too. Mallrats, in my opinion, was a bit of disappointment. The allure was that they cast a BH90210 star to the cast, but the movie was not even close to this one.
Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I'll be watching the whole View Askewniverse and so excited for it! Mallrats is up on the channel right now and the rest are coming.
Kevin Smith is a wonderful human being, and I feel closer to him than any other celebrity. Working as mailman, I spent thousands of hours listening to him and his producing partner; the inestimable Scott Mosier (Snowball and angry roof hockey guy). The two men pioneered the podcasting movement on their foundational Smodcast, and I do recommend checking those out if you are so inclined (Emo-Kev is a highlight of the series, and is available on YT; it is both hilarious and touching). While Kevin has always been a force of positivity , he has been going through an extremely tough time, recently revealing deeply personal traumatic events from his past. He discusses his time in a mental health facility with PEOPLE magazine on YT, and I gained a lot of insight into my own struggles with depression. Kevin's honesty has encouraged me to make dramatic steps to face my suffering with courage and optimism. I think Kevin Smith could use all of our support in this moment, and I thank you for taking this journey into the Viewaskewniverse!!!! Snootchins'!!!!!
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I think you know one of my favorite lines: "In a row?!" Also, during the Russian guys Berserker song another character says: "Did he just say 'Making F**k?'" LOL
While this was still an indie film before Kevin Smith sold it, it had an extra scene for the ending. a robber comes in and shoots dante for the handfull of cash in the register, the last shot his bloody body on the floor. i like it in a "tragic tale" way since he was killed when, say it with me, he's not even suppiused to be here today, but im glad they had him cut that ending cuz it meant we got more movies with Dante in them.
16:27 You know what you’re right, Gatorade is not the same any more! In the 90s you could still get Gatorade in glass bottles and, somehow, it was just better. I used to do landscaping back then as a teenager and those cold glass Gatorade bottles were amazing.
I worked at a small family business in high school and then put in a lot of time with corporate jobs. Honestly... I'd go back to a small local business if I can't be self-employed anymore. Customers can suck everywhere, so might as well work at a place that has few co-workers, is close to home, and has none of the corporate BS! 🤘
The View Askewniverse from writer/director Kevin Smith is Clerks -1994 Mallrats -1995 Chasing Amy - 1997 Dogma - 1999 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - 2001 Clerks II - 2006 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot - 2019 Clerks III - 2022 He made a bunch of other films that are not part of the Askewniverse (Jersey Girl, Zac and Miri make a Porno, Cop Out, Red State (horror), Tusk (horror), Yoga Hosers) Zac and Miri is considered "View Askew" by some as he added connections of Zac and Miri into Jay and Silent Bob 2, but it was a after thought in 2019.
Not sure if anyone has posted this, but the order of release is: Clerks Mallrats (takes place the day before Clerks) Chasing Amy Dogma Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Clerks 2 (my favorite comedy of all time) Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Clerks 3 So freaking good.
Thank you and welcome to the View Askewniverse. One of the first shared universe of films. Clerks was originally filmed on a shoestring budget and launched the career of Kevin Smith.
Silent Bob is this film's (and the entire ViewAskewniverse) creator and director, Kevin Smith. Jay & Silent Bob are the glue that holds the entire universe together.
Nice. This movie changed my life. I was the same age as Smith at that time so, the entirety of attitudes displayed in this definitely resonated. in 2004, on a whim, I drove from my home in Niagara region Ontario Canada, straight through to the Quick Stop in Red Bank New Jersey. A pilgrimage. Smith is a master of observational dialogue, very much like George Carlin. And speaking of, I hope you get to Dogma. Brilliant biting social criticism.
Such a great movie... have re-watched a number of times and almost always see new things, especially when sharing it with someone who hasn't seen it before. A lot of greatness in the View Askew/Kevin Smith Universe!
Funny, you actually briefly perpetuated your own belief to me when you knew the words to that song. I thought, "huh, I never knew he was singing a real song rather than making one up." Years after the movie was made, after the supposed end of the movie View Askewniverse (the fifth movie was initially meant as a finale), ABC commissioned an animated series based on "Clerks." For reasons I forget, Disney ended up not wanting it, dumping two episodes on the air in a terrible timeslot, and then unceremoniously canceling the show. Frankly, while I like the original run of VA movies to varying degrees (I haven't seen a new Kevin Smith movie since 2009), I still think the "Clerks" animated series, which was eventually released on DVD, was one of the best things Smith ever did. Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, and many others came back to voice their original characters. This long bit of trivia is setup to explain that you can look up and watch the scene inside the funeral parlor, animated in the style of the "Clerks" cartoon, done for the 10th anniversary DVD release. It was written in the script and meant to be shot, but they had to cut it for budgetary reasons. You can also probably find a disastrous pilot for a live-action TV show made in 1995 or so, in which Jim Breuer plays Jay. Smith was not involved, and it's mostly talked about as a train-wreck curiosity. In any case, I'm sure this all makes perfect sense: obviously, the first thing anyone would think watching this non-stop string of profanity and sex/drug/weed talk is, "we should try and make this into network TV, twice!" One thing I didn't mention in the previous comment I left on Patreon is that the movie originally had an ending where a robber comes into the store right after Randal leaves and shoots Dante, killing him. By Smith's own admission, he was reaching for something profound and came up quite short, and everyone who worked on the movie and saw it agreed that it should be removed. As far as the VAiverse goes, I would say, for sure watch the original five movies (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), plus Clerks II. The more recent stuff seems to be very hit-or-miss with people, and you can make up your own mind about those. 🚬
Alec Baldwin voicing Leonardo Leonardo in the cartoon was great. Loved that show, to this day I still say "That's cold, Obi-Wan" in various situations hah
$30k budget financed by credit cards and a comic book collection, and a cult classic was born. Not a college film, but not far off - it was Kevin Smith's first feature after dropping out of Vancouver Film School. He's American, but he's a bit of a Canadaphile and has a soft spot for all things Canadian... Some of his latest movies are part of the 'True North Trilogy' - three horror comedy films set in Canada... If you like dialogue heavy movies, you'll like most of his work. He's not exactly known for dynamic directing (not being mean about that, he often jokes about how it took him, like, 4 films to shoot coverage), his strengths tend to be on the writing side. Oh, and Silent Bob is played by none other than Kevin Smith himself. Also, they're best watched in order, not for plot reasons per se (though characters and situations will appear and/or be referenced throughout), but because there's a noticeable change/improvement in technique as they go forward.
Oh come on. I was expecting more facts than that. I didn't want to bombard her with facts because I knew other people would. -Kevin Smith was working at Quick Stop during the day and shooting the movie at night. -The shutters had to be closed because they were shooting at night. So he wrote in the gum in the locks -The mellow guy that gets in the ambulance is Scott Mosier, Kevin Smith's producing partner -The egg guy also appears as the offended guy and one of the cigarette rioters, he's one of Kevin Smith's best friends. -Kevin wrote the part of Randall for him, that's why he has the best lines, but Kevin decided not to try to memorize all of that dialogue.
@@jkhoover I mean, I actually had a few of those points but deleted 'em because I know it probably gets obnoxious, so left it to the stuff she actually touched on in the reaction.
Going in order is probably the best way to watch through the View Askewniverse, due mostly to references and cameos in the other movies. I'd also highly recommend to make sure to watch the Theatrical version of Mallrats (the next movie from Kevin Smith). There's an extended cut out there, but the pacing in the theatrical is far superior and makes for a better first viewing experience overall.
Fun Fact: Kevin Smith decided to first study about filmmaking at the Vancouver Film School. He was set to do the full course sequence, but then after meeting Scott Mosier (his longtime producer and the one who notably played "Snowball" in this movie) and Dave Klein (the Director of Cinematography for his first few movies; he's currently a major DoP for a few Disney+ shows, most notably "The Mandalorian"; in this film, he's the customer the Chewlies Gum rep bothered about buying cigarettes), Kevin decided to take the financial aid he got for the VFS and use it instead to help make this movie (btw, he dropped out of the VFS after only one semester).
Smith originally wrote the role of Randal for himself (which is why he got all the best lines) but then had no confidence in his own acting ability, so took the Silent Bob role instead.
Kevin Smith believes that the writer crafts their ideal world and, as he put it, “In my ideal world everyone has long conversations about interesting shit or just picks apart pop culture to death… and everyone talks in monologues.” I love Kev, he seems like an all right guy, and I find much of his work entertaining. If you liked this, I recommend seeing at least up to Dogma in the Askewniverse and seeing if you feel like going further.
This kind of movie reminds me so much of the 'underground comics' of my youth. The stories were mostly shorter but the creativity level was up there. The crude language, the slacker mentality, the sex talk and the working mans philosophizing were all there. I think they're still around, In reprints and new material.
I quite enjoyed joining you in watching this classic. I wholeheartedly recommend Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strikes back, Clerks 2 and Clerks 3. You can definitely count me in for at least a view on each of those as well as mashing that thumbs up button when you get around to reacting to those!😊👍
Silent Bob is Kevin Smith the creator, writer and director of the View-Askewniverse. I know it's a stretch to assume you would want to read all this but if you continue watching kevin smith films, i recommend Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strikes back, Clerks 2 and then Clerks 3 in that order and just skip everything else. These are his stronger movies that have connections to each other. As a fan of Kevin Smith I would say with great honesty that Kevin Smith actually makes a lot of hits and misses. I feel they try making Clerks 2 more sexual and shocking, them thinking that's what fans want. However despite being overtly goofy, some of the films (like Clerks 2) really has strong messages and/or metaphors behind the cartoon-ish comedy. Like this movie for example, every customer and every problem is just a metaphor for the main story problem, like the point of the pringles can stuck on some guys hand because hes too stupid to let go or find an easier way is just the same point of Dante not letting go of Katelyn " those hard to reach chips". or him going into work being upset about the stupidity of the customers even though he could quit and go to school is the same as him staying with veronica and foolishly expecting thing be better or getting into a relationship in general and expecting there to be no past sexual baggage but like a moron, shame your partner.
So, I was introduced to this movie right when it came to video, and we re-watched it so many times. When My friend and I worked for BLOCKBUSTER, any new employee, we told them this movie was required as training video, so you know how it really goes at work, as opposed to the actual training videos,
Follow me on this: they put the corps in the ambulance with a hard-on. Then Snowball gets-in. When they close the doors we see the dead guy has gone flacid. Question: did Snowball sucked the cadaver out of rigor mortis? I've been pondering that question for thirty years now... React suggestions: Four rooms (1994), The acid house (1998), Human traffic (1999.) PS - In real life Randall married Caitlin...for a while.
2:34 I worked at a small liquor store for a while. I had to quit because it got seriously depressing. Seeing the same people getting more alcohol than they should drink in a day every day was just too much.
Great movie. I lived about 25 minutes away from Leonardo, NJ where most of this movie was filmed and once made a pilgrimage to the Quick Stop Grocery Store. Unfortunately, the disposable camera I bought there to memorialize the trip stayed in the car glove compartment until it melted, so I never got the film developed. The layout of the store was not as I envisioned it, but after watching the movie again I could see how accurate it was.
It's cool that you mentioned the Before trilogy by Linklater during this reaction. Kevin Smith was a HUGE fan of Richard Linklater's first film Slacker, said seeing it gave him the confidence to make Clerks. The 90s indie scene really focused on long takes with unbroken dialogue and gave us some of the most quotable films ever.
His alert is from one of the later movies in the series. Weirdly no matter how many times I saw that visual, I didn't even recognize it was these two guys. 😂
I’m 💯 here for this. Just listening to your thoughts, your laugh and you generally enjoying yourself watching a classic comedy like this is appealing in itself. I look forward to seeing you discover this universe. A couple of little facts: The blonde guy with the beard “Snowball” was Scott Mosier. (A Canadian/American, btw) Kevin Smith’s long time right hand man, producer and director. The guy looking through the eggs, and also the “highly offended” conservative guy was Walt Flanagan, known as the manager and owner of Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, home of the New Jersey reality show, Comic Book Men. In the early days, a lot of the people you’ll see in Kevin’s films are good friends who have stuck with him for years. Not unlike Adam Sandler, and Judd Apatow, and the way they cast for their films. You’ll see more of them as you continue through these films. You’ll also see some very familiar faces that pretty much started their careers because of Kevin Smith.
When video stores were a thing, I recall working for a Major Video that was bought out by Blockbuster. Major Video was one of the few major chains to have an adult section, with really loud swinging doors, to call attention to everyone entering to and fro. Not sure if that was intentional or not, but it was hilarious:)
Back in the 90s, I worked at a big record store that also did video rentals, and all the assholes and idiots you see in this movie were in our store on a weekly basis.
Just Kevin Smith and his friends. Such a good time. There is an alternate ending you should check out. I'll refrain from any opinion but you should check it out.
I've been told what the original ending was supposed to be and I can confidently say I wouldn't have enjoyed the movie so much if it had that ending instead LOL.
Very much into this film. And a good chunk of the View Askew films (some, not so much.... but for the most part. Dogma is a shining one, imo). You commented on pronunciation... it's a film from New Jersey, by those from New Jersey lol. *Love* the Return of the Jedi discussion.
It's such a great movie. I love well written and performed dialog heavy movies. It has a great wit to it, and we don't see enough of stuff like this anymore.
I know that I'm late to this reaction, but this was excellent. I love how you love the bro dynamic between Dante and Randall, and it does continue on. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch the View Askewinverse: Clerks (Done) Mallrats Chasing Amy Dogma Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Clerks 2 Jay and Silent Bob Reboot Clerks 3 Mallrats 2 (coming soon as soon as the strikes are over......hopefully) Have fun!
9:05 I worked in a video store briefly in like 1999. Once I was helping a customer who was a guy with his wife and kids. On his account in the computer someone left a note "this guy rents gay p0rn".
"If you're not going to like the potential answer, don't even ask the question."
I... actually needed to hear that right now. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
Burying your head in the sand does not solve your problems, dude.
I think its useful information. If you failed at 37 relationships by the time you are 22, , chances are its not gonna last with me either lol. And that doesnt even take into the account the baggage that comes with having that many people you once loved and loved you all floating around. I dont need some dude banging on my door and slashing my tires because hes still jealous.
Welcome to the View Askewniverse. You've taken a large step into a world you could never imagine. Yes! Please watch all of the movies. If you liked Clerks, then I think you'll enjoy all of them. Kevin Smith is known for his dialogue.
Welcome to Kevin Smith, and please continue checking out his work. You won't be disappointed!
This movie truly was a labor of love for Kevin Smith & his friends. Total budget wound up being $27,575. Smith raised the money by, among other things, selling his comic book collection and using the insurance settlement he got when his car was caught in a flood. The decision to shoot in black & white was also related to the budget: black & white film was cheaper to buy and (more importantly) to develop (EDIT: also easier to light during shooting). Money was also the reason for the "bunch of savages in this town" jamming gum in the locks: Smith secured permission to film at the convenience store he was working at but only at night when the store was closed, so they wrote a reason for the shutters being closed to explain the lack of natural light inside.
I *really* hope you do dive deeper down the View Askewniverse rabbit hole, and soon. It isn't *required* that you watch them all in release order, but I'd recommend it. All of the films are intertwined in that they reference characters and events from previous movies, so you miss out a bit if you skip around. 💰💰💰
The rest of the View Askewniverse movies are varying in levels of quality (some excellent, some just ok), but they’re part of a setup for a payoff in Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back which is absolutely worth the journey of the movies that lead up to it.
J&SBSB is full of love and also brutal honesty about the movie industry and the fans and actors that surround it, so it’s perfect for a reaction channel as you’ll get many of the references and even feel both attacked and vindicated along the way.
I heartily recommend the series since you enjoyed Clerks so much.
If you react to more Kevin Smith movies, I'll definitely be here.
If so, I'd particularly look forward to Dogma.
I am strongly considering reacting to one of these movies every month until I'm done, that's how much I enjoyed this movie!
@@kaiielle You're gonna have to track down a copy of Dogma via other means though as it is not on any streaming service anywhere in any country. It's because of that sack of human excrement Harvey Weinstein who refuses to sell the rights to it.
@@kaiielleDefinitely do. The movie order is
Clerks
Mallrats
Chasing Amy
Dogma
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Clerks 2
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Clerks 3
@@kaiielle i'm late maybe you've done them all by now, but definitely do them in order, i wouldn't recommend skipping any of them they are all very different movies, they all tell a continuing story with subtle callback refences you wont get if you missed the movie/character being reference, not to mention the nearly 30 year arc of character development, and you get to find out the secret of the view askew universe (which character was originally based on kevin smith's real life, especially before the movie).
this is good advice for everyone, my first view askew movie was jay and silent bob strike back, when i saw it i didn't even know it was part of a larger universe of movies of which it was just the most recent one at the time, and was probably my most watched movie throughout high school, but going back and seeing the whole story made jay and silent bo strike back that much better then next time i watched it knowing all the references that come from the previous movies.
"Do you sell video tapes?" Valid question actually. Some video rental places ONLY rented tapes and did not sell any.
The guy smoking is Kevin Smith, the film maker who started the View Askewniverse.
I love The View Askewverse, Jay and Silent Bob films are my all time favorite. I love Mallrats and Chasing Amy as well.
btw Silent Bob, the quiet smoking guy is Kevin Smith.
"In a row?" is my favorite line.
Imagine having first seen this as a teenager while working in a video store. That was special.
@kaiielle You'll never hear the number 37 again and NOT think of this scene. It's been there for me for almost 30 years LOL!!
There's a version with animated sequence of what exactly happened during the wake.
So I looked through a couple of the comments and didn’t see this said but it prob was by someone…. So Clerks had an alternate ending where after Randall leaves Dante is closing up but doesn’t lock the front door is reading a magazine someone comes in the store Dante then says “We’re closed” Dante looks up and is promptly shot by a robber he steals money from the register takes a pack of cigs and the closing shot of the movie is Dante dead on the floor behind the counter.
"there's no right or wrong number"
wait for it.....
I'm so glad I got recommended you. Also can't wait to see if you watch more of the view askiew'niverse. Oh and release order is recommended.💰💸💳
Coming soon!!
‘In a row’ never fails to get a giggle out of me cause I think of this movie no matter what
BIG SAME. Still one of the funniest moments in the whole movie.
Jay and Silent Bob don't just hang out in front of the Quick Stop all day. They sell weed :P
Silent Bob is the writer and director Kevin Smith. He payed for the film by putting everything on his credit card's. Cost him $30k to film. Was shotnon B&W tomsave money and the flurencent lights. A happy accident because it works so much better as a B&W. Filmed this at the convenience store he used to work at. Theyd film over hight and have to clean up before the store opened.
... and that was why the script had the shutters stuck shut with gum in the lock -- so the lack of sunlight wouldn't be obvious.
He also sold his comic book collection to cover the cost. He has since bought them all back.
Love heavy dialogue movies that don't require a ton of sets to tell a good story. There is a movie called Friday that is sort of the same feel as this. People observing and a story being told. Definitely worth a look later on down the road. You said you like dialogue stories, then you have to watch 12 Angry Men 1957. 98% of the entire movie takes place in one room and there are only 5 or so different sets. Best-written script in cinema in my opinion.
You pretty much nailed it with the film school comment. It was really. Half the cast were just friends not actors, Kevin sold a lot of his comic collection to fund it and the reason a premise for the shutters being down had to be created was because Smith worked at the store and the owner gave him permission to film but only overnight = no daylight.
10:45 ....
-Geek_Kaielle: "The Empire do not give you benefits"
-Geek_Me: "The benefit of keeping you alive".....
Yes. You need to watch all the films in order. You won't regret it.
Any time Silent Bob speaks, it's GOLD.
Hockey's big in the northeastern US and upper Midwest, too.
I commend Kevin Smith for chasing his dreams, he has taken his small script to great success. He may not be the best director, but what he lacks in skill he makes up with enthusiasm
And entertainment value.
Clerks is the movie I always use to introduce people to Kevin Smith. Not just because it’s his first movie but because it’s the best movie to use to see if you are going to get him or not. I’m so glad that you did and I welcome you to our world lol.
I actually worked in an independent video store when this movie came out. I was making the weekly order and the tagline "Just because they serve you, doesn't mean they like you" caught my eye so I ordered it. Been a massive Kevin Smith fan ever since (perhaps obviously). 😁
I loved how you inserted real metal over the title 😂 Pantera is one of my all time favorites 🖤🤘🏼 I think I liked the whole conversation about the second Death Star and all the independent contractors that died when the Rebel Alliance blew it up for the second time. It really makes you think 🤔 I'm glad you enjoyed Clerks 🙌🏼 I've never worked at a corner store, but I do work with a lot of customers. I can relate to a lot of their gripes. As I'm sure most of us can.
Glad you loved the movie! The next movie, Mallrats, is set the day before Clerks, so I don't think you're obligated to watch them in order.
Also, Kevin Smith has said he gets mistaken for a Canadian, and is proud of it.
I love this movie. Day after I watched it, we had to pick numbers for our baseball uniforms, someone else took my usual number, so I picked 37. As you watch the movies in this universe, look for all the mentions of 37 in each one.
Mallrats, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back are my favorite Kevin Smith films, but Clerks is a solid choice.
Oh also this movie had a waaay darker ending originally, but Kevin Smith changed it cause he thought it was being mean spirited for the sake of it.
Yeah, I was told about the original ending and I'm very glad they removed it. I def like how this movie ended.
Add Chasing Amy to the list too. Mallrats, in my opinion, was a bit of disappointment. The allure was that they cast a BH90210 star to the cast, but the movie was not even close to this one.
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Welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I'll be watching the whole View Askewniverse and so excited for it! Mallrats is up on the channel right now and the rest are coming.
Chasing Amy is my favorite Kevin Smith movie followed closely by Dogma. This one is my #3.
Kevin Smith is a wonderful human being, and I feel closer to him than any other celebrity. Working as mailman, I spent thousands of hours listening to him and his producing partner; the inestimable Scott Mosier (Snowball and angry roof hockey guy). The two men pioneered the podcasting movement on their foundational Smodcast, and I do recommend checking those out if you are so inclined (Emo-Kev is a highlight of the series, and is available on YT; it is both hilarious and touching). While Kevin has always been a force of positivity , he has been going through an extremely tough time, recently revealing deeply personal traumatic events from his past. He discusses his time in a mental health facility with PEOPLE magazine on YT, and I gained a lot of insight into my own struggles with depression. Kevin's honesty has encouraged me to make dramatic steps to face my suffering with courage and optimism. I think Kevin Smith could use all of our support in this moment, and I thank you for taking this journey into the Viewaskewniverse!!!! Snootchins'!!!!!
The first 3 times I saw this, I forgot the ending and laughed hysterically each time...
And Veronica started it. She asked Dante his number first...
Dante didn't have to ask the question back to her. 👀
@@kaiielleonce the door is open... besides he wasn't even supposed to be there today...
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“That’s beautiful, man.”
I think you know one of my favorite lines: "In a row?!" Also, during the Russian guys Berserker song another character says: "Did he just say 'Making F**k?'" LOL
" this job would be great if it wasn't for the fucking customers"
@@katet-dp2ks I've used that line multiple times at every job I've ever had . . . in a row.
"People say crazy shit during sex. One time I called this girl 'Mom'!"
27:30 Silent Bob ! AKA Kevin Smith, writer, director, producer and editor !
22:33 Brief Bob Bop 🤘🤘🤘
Kaiielle really seems to get Kevin Smith's humour, this is gonna be fun. 👍✌❤
While this was still an indie film before Kevin Smith sold it, it had an extra scene for the ending. a robber comes in and shoots dante for the handfull of cash in the register, the last shot his bloody body on the floor.
i like it in a "tragic tale" way since he was killed when, say it with me, he's not even suppiused to be here today, but im glad they had him cut that ending cuz it meant we got more movies with Dante in them.
Also that kind of ending would have adjusted the vibe for the whole movie, to be honest. At least for me!
When this came out, I was working in a convenience store and a video store. I saw this on the theater, and it SPOKE to me.
Who knew Canada was just northern New Jersey?
"How long do you plan on spending back there?" The rest of his life. ;)
"in a row?" Has to be the best 3 words uttered in cinema history.
16:27 You know what you’re right, Gatorade is not the same any more! In the 90s you could still get Gatorade in glass bottles and, somehow, it was just better. I used to do landscaping back then as a teenager and those cold glass Gatorade bottles were amazing.
"I would love to work at a shop like this." You're going to eat those words.
I worked at a small family business in high school and then put in a lot of time with corporate jobs. Honestly... I'd go back to a small local business if I can't be self-employed anymore. Customers can suck everywhere, so might as well work at a place that has few co-workers, is close to home, and has none of the corporate BS! 🤘
I keep running across your reactions and I've considered subscribing, but the potential for more of the Askewniverse made me take the plunge.
The View Askewniverse from writer/director Kevin Smith is
Clerks -1994
Mallrats -1995
Chasing Amy - 1997
Dogma - 1999
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back - 2001
Clerks II - 2006
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot - 2019
Clerks III - 2022
He made a bunch of other films that are not part of the Askewniverse (Jersey Girl, Zac and Miri make a Porno, Cop Out, Red State (horror), Tusk (horror), Yoga Hosers) Zac and Miri is considered "View Askew" by some as he added connections of Zac and Miri into Jay and Silent Bob 2, but it was a after thought in 2019.
Not sure if anyone has posted this, but the order of release is:
Clerks
Mallrats (takes place the day before Clerks)
Chasing Amy
Dogma
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Clerks 2 (my favorite comedy of all time)
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Clerks 3
So freaking good.
Thank you and welcome to the View Askewniverse. One of the first shared universe of films. Clerks was originally filmed on a shoestring budget and launched the career of Kevin Smith.
I've heard a lot about this movie but haven't seen it yet. I have watched Mallrats and Jay and silent Bob strike back
There’s so much more to come from the esteemed Mr. Smith. Thanks for the awesome review 😁
Silent Bob is this film's (and the entire ViewAskewniverse) creator and director, Kevin Smith. Jay & Silent Bob are the glue that holds the entire universe together.
Nice. This movie changed my life. I was the same age as Smith at that time so, the entirety of attitudes displayed in this definitely resonated. in 2004, on a whim, I drove from my home in Niagara region Ontario Canada, straight through to the Quick Stop in Red Bank New Jersey. A pilgrimage. Smith is a master of observational dialogue, very much like George Carlin. And speaking of, I hope you get to Dogma. Brilliant biting social criticism.
Such a great movie... have re-watched a number of times and almost always see new things, especially when sharing it with someone who hasn't seen it before. A lot of greatness in the View Askew/Kevin Smith Universe!
Funny, you actually briefly perpetuated your own belief to me when you knew the words to that song. I thought, "huh, I never knew he was singing a real song rather than making one up."
Years after the movie was made, after the supposed end of the movie View Askewniverse (the fifth movie was initially meant as a finale), ABC commissioned an animated series based on "Clerks." For reasons I forget, Disney ended up not wanting it, dumping two episodes on the air in a terrible timeslot, and then unceremoniously canceling the show. Frankly, while I like the original run of VA movies to varying degrees (I haven't seen a new Kevin Smith movie since 2009), I still think the "Clerks" animated series, which was eventually released on DVD, was one of the best things Smith ever did. Brian O'Halloran, Jeff Anderson, Jason Mewes, and many others came back to voice their original characters.
This long bit of trivia is setup to explain that you can look up and watch the scene inside the funeral parlor, animated in the style of the "Clerks" cartoon, done for the 10th anniversary DVD release. It was written in the script and meant to be shot, but they had to cut it for budgetary reasons.
You can also probably find a disastrous pilot for a live-action TV show made in 1995 or so, in which Jim Breuer plays Jay. Smith was not involved, and it's mostly talked about as a train-wreck curiosity. In any case, I'm sure this all makes perfect sense: obviously, the first thing anyone would think watching this non-stop string of profanity and sex/drug/weed talk is, "we should try and make this into network TV, twice!"
One thing I didn't mention in the previous comment I left on Patreon is that the movie originally had an ending where a robber comes into the store right after Randal leaves and shoots Dante, killing him. By Smith's own admission, he was reaching for something profound and came up quite short, and everyone who worked on the movie and saw it agreed that it should be removed.
As far as the VAiverse goes, I would say, for sure watch the original five movies (Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back), plus Clerks II. The more recent stuff seems to be very hit-or-miss with people, and you can make up your own mind about those. 🚬
Thanks for all this info! Oh my gosh, if they had left that robbery murder in that would have SUCKED lol. I'm glad it ended how it did.
Clerks 3 is worth watching. It's nothing special for most of the run time, then suddenly it's epic.
Alec Baldwin voicing Leonardo Leonardo in the cartoon was great. Loved that show, to this day I still say "That's cold, Obi-Wan" in various situations hah
$30k budget financed by credit cards and a comic book collection, and a cult classic was born. Not a college film, but not far off - it was Kevin Smith's first feature after dropping out of Vancouver Film School.
He's American, but he's a bit of a Canadaphile and has a soft spot for all things Canadian... Some of his latest movies are part of the 'True North Trilogy' - three horror comedy films set in Canada...
If you like dialogue heavy movies, you'll like most of his work. He's not exactly known for dynamic directing (not being mean about that, he often jokes about how it took him, like, 4 films to shoot coverage), his strengths tend to be on the writing side.
Oh, and Silent Bob is played by none other than Kevin Smith himself.
Also, they're best watched in order, not for plot reasons per se (though characters and situations will appear and/or be referenced throughout), but because there's a noticeable change/improvement in technique as they go forward.
Awesome! Thanks!!
Oh come on. I was expecting more facts than that. I didn't want to bombard her with facts because I knew other people would.
-Kevin Smith was working at Quick Stop during the day and shooting the movie at night.
-The shutters had to be closed because they were shooting at night. So he wrote in the gum in the locks
-The mellow guy that gets in the ambulance is Scott Mosier, Kevin Smith's producing partner
-The egg guy also appears as the offended guy and one of the cigarette rioters, he's one of Kevin Smith's best friends.
-Kevin wrote the part of Randall for him, that's why he has the best lines, but Kevin decided not to try to memorize all of that dialogue.
@@jkhoover I mean, I actually had a few of those points but deleted 'em because I know it probably gets obnoxious, so left it to the stuff she actually touched on in the reaction.
@@ArmouredPhalanx I know. I watched this last night on Patreon, and wondered if I should unload a bunch of facts or not, for the same reason.
@@jkhoover I've been bombarded by facts on both Patreon and in my Discord server and I will be here in the comments now too. It's totally fine!
Going in order is probably the best way to watch through the View Askewniverse, due mostly to references and cameos in the other movies. I'd also highly recommend to make sure to watch the Theatrical version of Mallrats (the next movie from Kevin Smith). There's an extended cut out there, but the pacing in the theatrical is far superior and makes for a better first viewing experience overall.
Fun Fact: Kevin Smith decided to first study about filmmaking at the Vancouver Film School. He was set to do the full course sequence, but then after meeting Scott Mosier (his longtime producer and the one who notably played "Snowball" in this movie) and Dave Klein (the Director of Cinematography for his first few movies; he's currently a major DoP for a few Disney+ shows, most notably "The Mandalorian"; in this film, he's the customer the Chewlies Gum rep bothered about buying cigarettes), Kevin decided to take the financial aid he got for the VFS and use it instead to help make this movie (btw, he dropped out of the VFS after only one semester).
Smith originally wrote the role of Randal for himself (which is why he got all the best lines) but then had no confidence in his own acting ability, so took the Silent Bob role instead.
The milk maid id Kevin Smith's mom, btw.
Kevin Smith believes that the writer crafts their ideal world and, as he put it, “In my ideal world everyone has long conversations about interesting shit or just picks apart pop culture to death… and everyone talks in monologues.” I love Kev, he seems like an all right guy, and I find much of his work entertaining. If you liked this, I recommend seeing at least up to Dogma in the Askewniverse and seeing if you feel like going further.
Please watch the rest
Okay but I weirdly like Randal, he is just so cute and chill but can be an asshole sometimes,overall I think he is a good friend.
Yeah I liked him a lot in this movie!
1:18 it’s July in Melbourne, too! 😂😂😂
I should have said "It's July, *and I'm in* Canada" then. 🫡
@@kaiielle
Hee hee hee
This kind of movie reminds me so much of the 'underground comics' of my youth. The stories were mostly shorter but the creativity level was up there. The crude language, the slacker mentality, the sex talk and the working mans philosophizing were all there. I think they're still around, In reprints and new material.
Can't wait till you get to clerks 3 which is part 6 or 7? There all great . Having a blast watching them with you
Let's gooooo one of my favorite movies!!
-Chris
Thanks Chris!!
I quite enjoyed joining you in watching this classic. I wholeheartedly recommend Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strikes back, Clerks 2 and Clerks 3. You can definitely count me in for at least a view on each of those as well as mashing that thumbs up button when you get around to reacting to those!😊👍
Silent Bob is Kevin Smith the creator, writer and director of the View-Askewniverse.
I know it's a stretch to assume you would want to read all this but if you continue watching kevin smith films, i recommend Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strikes back, Clerks 2 and then Clerks 3 in that order and just skip everything else. These are his stronger movies that have connections to each other.
As a fan of Kevin Smith I would say with great honesty that Kevin Smith actually makes a lot of hits and misses. I feel they try making Clerks 2 more sexual and shocking, them thinking that's what fans want. However despite being overtly goofy, some of the films (like Clerks 2) really has strong messages and/or metaphors behind the cartoon-ish comedy.
Like this movie for example, every customer and every problem is just a metaphor for the main story problem, like the point of the pringles can stuck on some guys hand because hes too stupid to let go or find an easier way is just the same point of Dante not letting go of Katelyn " those hard to reach chips". or him going into work being upset about the stupidity of the customers even though he could quit and go to school is the same as him staying with veronica and foolishly expecting thing be better or getting into a relationship in general and expecting there to be no past sexual baggage but like a moron, shame your partner.
woo hoo this is my #1 all time favorite movie. Hands down. Brilliant work of comedic art in my opinion.
So, I was introduced to this movie right when it came to video, and we re-watched it so many times. When My friend and I worked for BLOCKBUSTER, any new employee, we told them this movie was required as training video, so you know how it really goes at work, as opposed to the actual training videos,
Follow me on this: they put the corps in the ambulance with a hard-on. Then Snowball gets-in. When they close the doors we see the dead guy has gone flacid. Question: did Snowball sucked the cadaver out of rigor mortis? I've been pondering that question for thirty years now...
React suggestions: Four rooms (1994), The acid house (1998), Human traffic (1999.)
PS - In real life Randall married Caitlin...for a while.
LOL.. Welcome to Jay & Silent Bob/view Askew universe.. I think you will have some fun for sure!! hehe 😝
2:34 I worked at a small liquor store for a while. I had to quit because it got seriously depressing. Seeing the same people getting more alcohol than they should drink in a day every day was just too much.
Great movie. I lived about 25 minutes away from Leonardo, NJ where most of this movie was filmed and once made a pilgrimage to the Quick Stop Grocery Store. Unfortunately, the disposable camera I bought there to memorialize the trip stayed in the car glove compartment until it melted, so I never got the film developed. The layout of the store was not as I envisioned it, but after watching the movie again I could see how accurate it was.
The bi flag overlay for Jay ❤😂 Love it
LOL I had to. Glad you enjoyed it!
Not Canadian but new jersey. Asbury park to be specific.
It's cool that you mentioned the Before trilogy by Linklater during this reaction. Kevin Smith was a HUGE fan of Richard Linklater's first film Slacker, said seeing it gave him the confidence to make Clerks. The 90s indie scene really focused on long takes with unbroken dialogue and gave us some of the most quotable films ever.
You absolutely need to watch the entire View Askewniverse movies. Dogma is probably my favorite.
I worked in a crappy video store for a couple years and when I saw how Randall dealt with the customers he became my hero.😂
Randall Graves and the actor Jeff Anderson, are my spirit animal.
Yessss glad you enjoyed this! Did you know Ever's bit alert was from this movie? I loved the clarification XD
His alert is from one of the later movies in the series. Weirdly no matter how many times I saw that visual, I didn't even recognize it was these two guys. 😂
I’m 💯 here for this.
Just listening to your thoughts, your laugh and you generally enjoying yourself watching a classic comedy like this is appealing in itself.
I look forward to seeing you discover this universe.
A couple of little facts:
The blonde guy with the beard “Snowball” was Scott Mosier.
(A Canadian/American, btw) Kevin Smith’s long time right hand man, producer and director. The guy looking through the eggs, and also the “highly offended” conservative guy was Walt Flanagan, known as the manager and owner of Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash, home of the New Jersey reality show, Comic Book Men. In the early days, a lot of the people you’ll see in Kevin’s films are good friends who have stuck with him for years. Not unlike Adam Sandler, and Judd Apatow, and the way they cast for their films. You’ll see more of them as you continue through these films. You’ll also see some very familiar faces that pretty much started their careers because of Kevin Smith.
I was born in '83 and grew up watching all these movies. So glad I got to watch them before they become lost to time.
When video stores were a thing, I recall working for a Major Video that was bought out by Blockbuster. Major Video was one of the few major chains to have an adult section, with really loud swinging doors, to call attention to everyone entering to and fro. Not sure if that was intentional or not, but it was hilarious:)
Back in the 90s, I worked at a big record store that also did video rentals, and all the assholes and idiots you see in this movie were in our store on a weekly basis.
Kaiielle, this is my fave of the reactions of yours that I've seen! 😃👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Just Kevin Smith and his friends. Such a good time. There is an alternate ending you should check out. I'll refrain from any opinion but you should check it out.
I've been told what the original ending was supposed to be and I can confidently say I wouldn't have enjoyed the movie so much if it had that ending instead LOL.
@@kaiielle agreed!
Kevin Smith actually worked at the Quick Stop at the time. He shot this movie after work.
Please Continue, Kevin Smith (Silent Bob) is an Absolute Legend of a Director.
Very much into this film. And a good chunk of the View Askew films (some, not so much.... but for the most part. Dogma is a shining one, imo). You commented on pronunciation... it's a film from New Jersey, by those from New Jersey lol.
*Love* the Return of the Jedi discussion.
This was fun. It was like getting to see it for the first time again 😊
My first job was working in a video store - surprisingly wild shit.
It's such a great movie. I love well written and performed dialog heavy movies. It has a great wit to it, and we don't see enough of stuff like this anymore.
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"I'm not even supposed to be here today!"
Mallrats! Great dialogue and a fun cameo that you’ll never see coming.
I know that I'm late to this reaction, but this was excellent. I love how you love the bro dynamic between Dante and Randall, and it does continue on. So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to watch the View Askewinverse:
Clerks (Done)
Mallrats
Chasing Amy
Dogma
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Clerks 2
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot
Clerks 3
Mallrats 2 (coming soon as soon as the strikes are over......hopefully)
Have fun!
9:05 I worked in a video store briefly in like 1999. Once I was helping a customer who was a guy with his wife and kids. On his account in the computer someone left a note "this guy rents gay p0rn".