An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith
 

An Askew View: The Films of Kevin Smith

by John Kenneth Muir

When CLERKS opened at cinemas across the country in 1994, it took everyone, especially the film industry, by surprise. Filmed on a shoestring budget after hours at a convenience store, it was crude (in technique and language), realistic and, above all, hilarious. The movie's nationwide success helped launch the indepedent film boom of the 1990s and catapulted its director, Kevin Smith, to... (read more)

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If you are a fan of Kevin Smith's movies and always wondered about the behind the scenes shenanigans this is the book for you. I really enjoyed it, but if you've seen the "An Evening With Kevin Smith" DVDs you've likely heard all the stories in the book. Some of the interesting business decisions Kevin and Scott made throughout their partnership making the View Askew productions are brought to light here. A light read. I wasn't a fan of the shape of the book which I realize is a strange...

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