To wrap up my favorite films by each of the three filmmakers, we’ll conclude with Kevin Smith’s movies. Let’s begin.
- Chasing Amy
- Dogma
- Clerks
- Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
His most mature work in my opinion. It’s hard to identify what it is about the movie that makes me love it so much, but if I had to guess it would probably be it’s superbly written dialogue. The storyline is fantastic too, but that seemed to be in the background regarding what really kept my attention. The dialogue was spot on. The scene where Holden suggests that Banky and Alyssa should have a threesome will always be my favorite part. Classic.
Another great work by Smith, though not an amazing movie in general. Though, comedies are rarely “amazing.” I liked its humor and Affleck and Damon’s character relationship. And of course the honorable Cardinal Glick. And Buddy Christ. 
Well, the movie is dialogue. So I can’t say much else about it except that while it is praised a bunch for it (and should be), the originality of the storyline is something that also should be acknowledged.
So, probably Smith’s most immature work in my opinion. Which isn’t a bad thing if the filmmaker knows that. Which I’m sure he did when he wrote it. With the abundant use of pop culture references that fit perfectly where Smith places them, those dumb fucks who make parody movies like Meet The Spartans could learn something from this movie. Actually, they should learn what they’re really good at instead, which isn’t making movies and probably isn’t anything at all.
Okay, with the previous two lists I picked five movies for each filmmaker, however I’m only going to pick four this time round. If I were to choose a fifth slot, it would be tied between Mallrats and Clerks 2. Apple’s and oranges in my opinion and I honestly wouldn’t mind watching both at the same time (if that were possible). Therefore I’ll leave that choice up to you.
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