Jay & Silent Bob MAY Return!
04-06-04 | 03:42 PM
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Jay & Silent Bob MAY Return!
Looks like Kevin Smith is thinking about bringing back Jay & Silent Bob after all...and lord knows after Jersey Girl, it would be a welcome return.
Read below in an article about Jason Mewes celebrating one year drug-free:
Read below in an article about Jason Mewes celebrating one year drug-free:
AP NEW YORK - Jason Mewes (news), the guy who plays Jay in the "Jay and Silent Bob" movies, is celebrating one year of sobriety today. His pal, director Kevin Smith (news), says he thinks Mewes is off heroin, OxyContin and booze for good now.
He says even though Mewes has had several relapses in the past, he doesn't think he'll have another slip. Smith can see for himself. Mewes lives with Smith and his wife.
"He just doesn't even really think about doing drugs anymore. He'll always be a drug abuser at heart, I mean it's something you can't escape, he'll always have that. But he says right now in his life he just doesn't need it," Smith told AP Radio.
Smith says he may even be up for making another "Jay and Silent Bob" film. "I've been hanging out with Mewes pretty tight for the last six months and that always leads me kind of right down that path again because he is Jay in many ways," Smith told AP Radio.
Mewes seems eager to start acting again and may even make an appearance in Smith's latest venture, "The Green Hornet."
"I told him I wanted to use him in "Green Hornet." And he goes 'I knew it dude you want me to be the Hornet.' And I said 'No dude, you're not going to be the Hornet but you'll be in the Hornet," Smith told AP Radio.
He says even though Mewes has had several relapses in the past, he doesn't think he'll have another slip. Smith can see for himself. Mewes lives with Smith and his wife.
"He just doesn't even really think about doing drugs anymore. He'll always be a drug abuser at heart, I mean it's something you can't escape, he'll always have that. But he says right now in his life he just doesn't need it," Smith told AP Radio.
Smith says he may even be up for making another "Jay and Silent Bob" film. "I've been hanging out with Mewes pretty tight for the last six months and that always leads me kind of right down that path again because he is Jay in many ways," Smith told AP Radio.
Mewes seems eager to start acting again and may even make an appearance in Smith's latest venture, "The Green Hornet."
"I told him I wanted to use him in "Green Hornet." And he goes 'I knew it dude you want me to be the Hornet.' And I said 'No dude, you're not going to be the Hornet but you'll be in the Hornet," Smith told AP Radio.
04-06-04 | 03:48 PM
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Hey, when new stuff doesn't work, back to the old song and dance.
In all honesty, I would like for the two of them to stay away for a while.
Good that Mewes is doing better though.
In all honesty, I would like for the two of them to stay away for a while.
Good that Mewes is doing better though.
04-06-04 | 05:35 PM
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I love the View Askewniverse and have watched Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back more than I can remember, but I think the characters have run their course. The last movie was a good and fitting way to end it. If he wants to make the animated Clerks movie, I'm all for it, bit any live action stuff I'll be very wary of.
Still, I think, in the end, I'd see it anyway, but only if it's called the Return of Jay and Silent Bob, or something with a Star Wars spin. Ah, who am I kidding? I'll see it no matter what.
Still, I think, in the end, I'd see it anyway, but only if it's called the Return of Jay and Silent Bob, or something with a Star Wars spin. Ah, who am I kidding? I'll see it no matter what.
04-06-04 | 06:16 PM
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Glad to hear Jason is doing well.
I'm all for seeing Jay and Silent Bob again.
I'm all for seeing Jay and Silent Bob again.
04-06-04 | 06:22 PM
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I don't know, they have some pretty funny moments here and there but Jay and Silent Bob strike back was just horrible - It might be cool if they do a movie without going way overboard again.
I mean, Kevin Smith is funny no doubt about it, but why not try a regular raw comedy - that's what these two are perfect for. that's my two cents anyway.
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I mean, Kevin Smith is funny no doubt about it, but why not try a regular raw comedy - that's what these two are perfect for. that's my two cents anyway.
04-06-04 | 06:51 PM
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3 years ago this would have been good news to me, but in that timespan I've grown rather weary of Kevin Smith and his View Askewniverse. After a while it just got pretty repetitive and the schtick wore off for me.
I'm glad to hear that Mewes finally has shit back in order, but I won't be eagerly anticipating the next Jay & Silent Bob movie.
I'm glad to hear that Mewes finally has shit back in order, but I won't be eagerly anticipating the next Jay & Silent Bob movie.
04-06-04 | 06:59 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
I never said I was. I just want it to stop.
I never said I was. I just want it to stop.
No need to whine on the internet about a movie that hasn't even been confirmed.
Then again, that type of stuff is what made the moviepoopshoot.com jokes so funny.
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04-06-04 | 07:49 PM
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
I didn't say you did. I just hate the whole "oh god, please don't make this movie" type posts. If you're not interested, don't watch it. Many others will enjoy it.
No need to whine on the internet about a movie that hasn't even been confirmed.
I didn't say you did. I just hate the whole "oh god, please don't make this movie" type posts. If you're not interested, don't watch it. Many others will enjoy it.
No need to whine on the internet about a movie that hasn't even been confirmed.
As crazy as it may sound to you, not every opionion about something is going to be positive. And not every one is going to agree w/ you. Sorry I don't like something you clearly do. I thought they were as funny as hell, when they started, nearly half a dozen movies, cartoons, merchandising out the ass over the years, I'm sorry, somebody just shoot these characters & put them to sleep.
04-06-04 | 07:49 PM
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I hope he tries to make a few more movies before he does this. I like Smith's work and would like to see him grow and challenge himself more.
Then again, I haven't seen Jersey Girl yet. But just because you don't hit it out of the park on your first try doesn't mean you give up after one try!
Then again, I haven't seen Jersey Girl yet.
But just because you don't hit it out of the park on your first try doesn't mean you give up after one try!
04-06-04 | 08:01 PM
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I just wish Kevin Smith would make another good film like Clerks or Chasing Amy, with Jay & Silent Bob as secondary characters, NOT the main focus. A little Mewes goes a LONG LONG LONG ways
04-06-04 | 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by Sessa17
I hate hypocrits that whine about other people's opinions & then say things like "no need to whine" as they make a post whining. Grow up man, if someone doesn't like something or agree with you, that doesn't mean they don't have the right to post something simply b/c you "hate" it.
As crazy as it may sound to you, not every opionion about something is going to be positive. And not every one is going to agree w/ you.
I hate hypocrits that whine about other people's opinions & then say things like "no need to whine" as they make a post whining. Grow up man, if someone doesn't like something or agree with you, that doesn't mean they don't have the right to post something simply b/c you "hate" it.
As crazy as it may sound to you, not every opionion about something is going to be positive. And not every one is going to agree w/ you.
I could care less if someone says they're lame characters, that the first movie sucked, and they won't see another movie with them.
That's fine.
Saying crap like "oh god please don't make this movie" is just overboard and incredibly lame IMO and over populate lame movie sites.
It's one of the many ways to try to make one's opinion sound more important that others, as it's basically saying I hate these characters so they shouldn't make another movie even though others love them.
I hate stupid comedies like American Pie and what not, but I'm not going so say "god, please quit making these dumb ass movies."
I just say I don't like them, and go on about my life.
04-06-04 | 08:21 PM
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Originally posted by Josh Hinkle
Saying crap like "oh god please don't make this movie" is just overboard and incredibly lame IMO and over populate lame movie sites.
It's one of the many ways to try to make one's opinion sound more important that others, as it's basically saying I hate these characters so they shouldn't make another movie even though others love them.
I just say I don't like them, and go on about my life.
Saying crap like "oh god please don't make this movie" is just overboard and incredibly lame IMO and over populate lame movie sites.
It's one of the many ways to try to make one's opinion sound more important that others, as it's basically saying I hate these characters so they shouldn't make another movie even though others love them.
I just say I don't like them, and go on about my life.
04-06-04 | 09:07 PM
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I loved Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back and the Clerks Animated series, and I would definitely see it. However, I have to wonder if Smith said this because of his renewed relationship with Mewes, or because Jersey Girl is underperforming.
It would really be sad if he only went to bat once outside the view askewniverse and then ran back to his comfort characters and made those movies until the end of time.
It would really be sad if he only went to bat once outside the view askewniverse and then ran back to his comfort characters and made those movies until the end of time.