‘Jay and Silent Bob’ make a fan-pleasing ‘Reboot’ (2019)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): The gang’s all here for Smith’s hug-fest with friends and fans in the first Viewaskewniverse film in 13 years.
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‘Jay and Silent Bob’ make a fan-pleasing ‘Reboot’ (2019)
‘Clerks II’ (2006) explores quiet tragedy of endless ennui
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith’s style becomes more mainstream, but he doesn’t lose his handle on what makes Dante and Randal tick.
‘Clerks: The Animated Series’ (2000-01) goes full-on goofy
Kevin Smith Week (TV review): This loony ’toon isn’t a bridging story between “Clerks” and “Clerks II.” But it appeals to some of Smith’s fan base.
Smith gives a dogged effort in ambitious ‘Dogma’ (1999)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): Smith makes his Catholic faith funny and fascinating in his overlong but engaging fourth film.
Smith keeps indie vibe with emotional ‘Chasing Amy’ (1997)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): After two straight-up comedies, Smith gets nuanced in his exploratory film about a romance that can’t possibly work.
No soph slump for Smith with hilarious ‘Mallrats’ (1995)
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): The budget and scope increase for Smith’s second film. Luckily the laughs don’t decrease in what is now a nostalgic gem.
Smith’s ‘Clerks’ (1994) the pinnacle of DIY filmmaking
Kevin Smith Week (Movie review): “Clerks” was revolutionary. For me, hearing a detailed discussion of a “Star Wars” plot point in a movie was mind-blowing.
Making brainy thrillers isn’t getting ‘Old’ for Night
Movie review: Shyamalan has a modest four-film winning streak after his latest “What the heck is happening?” mystery, “Old.”
‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning’ (2006) a robust prequel
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Between Brewster’s emotive Final Girl and the relentless dread, this is the best “Chainsaw” since the 1974 original.
‘Roswell, New Mexico’ Season 3 shows wear and tear
First episode impressions (TV review): The series started with promise a couple years back. But it has never lived up to its potential, and “Hands” is a new low.