September 10, 2022 –

I won’t say too much about the movie because honestly, you really just have to experience it. if you’re a fan of the Askewniverse, I can’t just tell you how amazing it is XD.

The story is just what it says in the synopsis. But it’s also so much more than that. The characters have gone through a lot in the time since Clerks II.

This is a story about hope and family and purpose and life and happiness and sadness and acceptance and just so much nerdiness.

Now, since I was at SDCC in Hall H, I saw the intro to the movie, and seeing it again was fantastic. And seeing the audience react to what I’d seen already was fun. And the moment that ended after the title card I was pulled in and loved all of it!!

It actually seemed longer than it was, I remember thinking it was like 10pm or something already when it ended (it started a bit after 7pm), but nope. It was heartfelt and just a joy to see all these characters again.

I’m so glad that Kevin Smith did this tour and I’m glad I was able to actually go to this one unlike for the Jay And Silent Bob Reboot tour which I didn’t get to attend.

The credits are special because there’s a little surprise there, not a scene, but something nice.

Afterwards there was a Q&A, but before that, he told us that at the first screening of the movie there was a specific cheer during one scene where he didn’t expect it and it moved him. He then said that he expected it at other screenings, but it didn’t happen at a single one. That is, until it happened here. So he said this was his current favorite stop on the Convenience Tour because of that moment.

The Q&A was, as is normal Kevin Smith style, as he said some Q’s with him giving a whole lot of A’s haha. It really is a joy to listen to him speak. I could listen or chat with him for hours!

I’m excited for people to see this, who love these characters and I can’t wait for Mallrats return and another beloved film to get a sequel as he hinted at tonight.

Afterwards there was a photo-op and it was lovely. Of course as these things go, it was quick, but I managed to tell him it was my birthday yesterday and then we had our photo (which I have to figure out how to get 😅) and then I showed him my shirt, the fandom metro/subway stations map (people that know me probably know the one), and he loved it and was like hmm, I should make one of these for the Askewniverse! He also hugged me wishing me a happy birthday!!

I’ve seen him live a few times now, a couple times at AwesomeCon and twice at SDCC, and I’ve always thought it would be nice to meet him and it certainly was nice. I’m so glad that he decided to have a stop in DC and that it was on my birthday weekend. I hope I’ll get to meet him again one day! Getting to chat with him about all the nerd stuff would be amazing too. Who knows, maybe one day.

I know that was a little bit more than my usual movie review/reaction, but it was such a wonderful event, I had to say more. Kevin Smith is a gem of a human and I can’t wait to continue to love everything he creates for years to come ^__^

Thank you sir, your fans collectively eternally salute you. 💛💛