Movies

‘Zack and Miri Make a Porno’ (2008), and it’s a funny one

Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks feature in one of the weirdest, funniest and sexiest moments in “The 40 Year Old Virgin” (the bathtub scene), and

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‘Jersey Girl’ (2004) a cute but generic fatherhood dramedy

After five Viewaskewniverse films (the ones that have Jay and Silent Bob in them), Kevin Smith goes mainstream with “Jersey Girl” (2004). It’s a cute

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‘Jay and Silent Bob’ make a fan-pleasing ‘Reboot’ (2019)

Despite Brodie (Jason Lee, reprising his “Mallrats” role) explaining the difference between remakes and reboots, “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” (2019) will do little to

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‘Clerks II’ (2006) explores quiet tragedy of endless ennui

Twelve years after “Clerks,” the clunkiness is gone from Kevin Smith’s direction and editing, which are now as polished as the romantic comedy in the

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Smith gives a dogged effort in ambitious ‘Dogma’ (1999)

I’m in a position to provide two perspectives, two decades apart, on “Dogma” (1999). In a 2001 review, I called “Jay and Silent Bob Strike

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Smith keeps indie vibe with emotional ‘Chasing Amy’ (1997)

In his four 1990s films, writer-director Kevin Smith challenges himself more each time. So while it’s up for debate whether “Chasing Amy” (1997) is his

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No soph slump for Smith with hilarious ‘Mallrats’ (1995)

“Mallrats” (1995) was ahead of its time because of writer-director Kevin Smith’s embracing of geek culture (which was, of course, his own culture). The film

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Smith’s ‘Clerks’ (1994) the pinnacle of DIY filmmaking

If memory serves, I first heard about writer-director Kevin Smith’s “Clerks” (1994) from a blurb in Star Wars Insider magazine. The very concept was hard

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Making brainy thrillers isn’t getting ‘Old’ for Night

M. Night Shyamalan has now put together a winning streak of four solid films with the release of “Old.” While no sane theater-goer expects another

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‘Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning’ (2006) a robust prequel

A case could be made that “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” remake (2003) wasn’t worth doing – although I found it fun as an alternate narrative.

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