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"What's a Nubian?"-A Guide to Kevin Smith and his Films.
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Clerks (Collector's Series)Clerks (Collector's Series)
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $2.03
Kevin's first movie and the beginning of an era. Critically acclaimed. Introduced the world to Jay and Silent Bob and proved that black and white movies are still cool.
Mallrats (Collector's Edition)Mallrats (Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $2.76
Kevin's sophomore film and the second installment of the New Jersey Trilogy. Slammed by critics, but a true Smith fan appreciates it for what it is-crazy antics in a mall. There's boobs in it too.
Chasing Amy: The Criterion CollectionChasing Amy: The Criterion Collection
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $3.53
Number three in the the trilogy, and arguably Kevin's greatest cinematic achievement. You had me at "I love you, and not in a friendly way..."
Dogma (Special Edition)Dogma (Special Edition)
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See the movie that pissed off the Catholic church! Jay, Silent Bob, and friends try to stop Matt Damon and Ben Affleck from unmaking existence-I always knew those two were trouble.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Dimension Collector's Series)Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (Dimension Collector's Series)
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $1.35
The last movie of the New Jersey Trilogy and the only movie other than the Star Wars movies that features Mark Hamill and Carrie Fischer! Oh yeah and Jay and Silent Bob run amuck in Hollywood.
Clerks - The Animated Series UncensoredClerks - The Animated Series Uncensored
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The #1 television show of all time....was not this show, sadly. Jay can't cuss and Silent Bob and him sell fireworks instead of drugs, but it's still good fun.
An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith (Applause Books)An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith (Applause Books) by John Kenneth Muir
Buy new: $16.20 / Used from: $3.73
Wait...you can write a book about a guy who's famous for dick and fart jokes and get it published?!? And why wasn't I informed of this???
Clerks and Chasing Amy: Two ScreenplaysClerks and Chasing Amy: Two Screenplays by Kevin Smith
Buy new: $14.00 / Used from: $0.10
A must if you like to memorize dialogue and annoy your friends with it. Recite Holden's "I love you" speech to the gay girl you're in love with and she'll be yours forever...well almost.
Slacker [VHS]Slacker [VHS]
Buy used from: $2.34
Kevin Smith has inspired lots of people to want to become filmmakers, including myself. Watch the movie that inspired him.
PhantomsPhantoms
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.29
Before he was engaged to J-Lo, Ben Affleck was "the bomb in Phantoms yo!" See the film that made Affleck the butt of many of Kevin's jokes.
Degrassi Junior High (21 Volume Box Set) [VHS]Degrassi Junior High (21 Volume Box Set) [VHS]
Buy new: $189.95 / Used from: $140.00
Banky has a "thing for girls who say 'aboot.'" Watch the series Kevin watched while he was working at the Quik Stop. After he made his riches he bought these tapes-the best grand he's ever spent.
Jaws (Widescreen Anniversary Collector's Edition)Jaws (Widescreen Anniversary Collector's Edition)
Buy new: $5.98 / Used from: $1.97
See the movie that was the inspiration for the "salsa shark." Ba dum, ba dum, ba dum, ba dum, ba dum, ba dum salsa shark!
An Evening with Kevin SmithAn Evening with Kevin Smith
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $5.98
If you've managed to see Kevin live, then you're one lucky bastard. If you're like me, and have been deprived of Kevin's personal stories about Affleck and Mewes, then make sure you get this dvd.
Good Will Hunting (Miramax Collector's Series)Good Will Hunting (Miramax Collector's Series)
Buy new: $12.49 / Used from: $6.39
Bet you didn't know that this movie was produced by Kevin, did you? See, that's why I'm the expert and why you're reading this.
Drawing FliesDrawing Flies
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This was produced by Kevin's View Askew Productions and also features many view askew alumni-including Kevin himself in a cameo!
A Better PlaceA Better Place
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $4.09
Produced by View Askew and directed by Kevin's good friend Vicent Pereira. I thought this movie had too many people getting shot in the face, but you decide for yourself.
Vulgar (Unrated Edition)Vulgar (Unrated Edition)
Buy new: $13.49 / Used from: $2.45
Dubbed one of the worst films of the year, but alas it was produced by View Askew and stars Brian "Dante Hicks" O'Halloran as a clown who runs into some disturbing trouble. Mewes has a cameo.
Spike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent CinemaSpike, Mike, Slackers, & Dykes: A Guided Tour Across a Decade of American Independent Cinema by John Pierson
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A thorough exploration of independent cinema with interviews with Kevin. My mom still wonders why I own a book with the word "Dykes" in the title.
Chasing DogmaChasing Dogma by Kevin Smith
Buy used from: $6.06
This book answers the age-old question: How in the world did Jay and Silent Bob end up in Wisconsin?
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back: A ScreenplayJay and Silent Bob Strike Back: A Screenplay by Kevin Smith
Buy new: $10.70 / Used from: $2.18
Learn the words to Jay's Chant and impress your friends at parties!
Spider-Man (Widescreen Special Edition)Spider-Man (Widescreen Special Edition)
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Little known fact: this DVD contains a few View Askew references, an interview with Kevin, and his Black Cat comic.
Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels: Creating Spider-Man and Here Come the HeroesStan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels: Creating Spider-Man and Here Come the Heroes
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Stan Lee had a cameo in Mallrats, and Kevin appears on this dvd with him. Learn about one of Kevin's favorite collectibles: comics!
A Man for All SeasonsA Man for All Seasons
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Watch what Kevin lists as one of his top five favorite films!