Kevin Smith Breaks Down His Most Iconic Films | GQ

[@X360PHILNUMBR1]

The fact that Stan Lee was reading the script for "Mallrats" in Captain Marvel for his final ever cameo was the most heartwarming and heartbreaking thing I've ever seen.

[@ARC117Studios]

That was not his final cameo 😂

[@implodingnerd]

And he asked to be reading that, which was awesome

[@PaulinaAngel]

It was a special cameo, a thank you to Kevin for putting him in the movies, I smiled when I saw him reading the script, that’s a major back to the well moment.

[@nickibbotson6533]

Yep amazing

[@craigauty8874]

​@ARC117Studios they were filming them in bulk in front of a green screen because of his health, so it might have been the last one he filmed even if it's not his last appearance.

[@computercurse]

Smith talking about Rickman makes my heart melt, what a pair.

[@bluwzrdisgreedy234]

Same with Carlin. The love that he held for these people is so apparent.

[@ryanbrantley3648]

This is the only GQ Interview I’ve been able to watch start to finish. Kevin Smith locks you in with his storytelling. Loved his talking at the college campus films.

[@Juz_P]

I think I have heard most of this Kevin Smith stuff before, but goodness gracious does he make every story engrossing, self-deprecating and hilarious. Loved every minute.

[@Yebi263]

an amazing and talent storyteller.

[@kev3d]

@@Yebi263 Self-absorbed is how I would describe it.

[@a2pabmb2]

@@kev3d What video were you watching? Clearly wasn't this one.

[@Amy-r1s]

​@@kev3dlol the whole video was him talking about movies he's made. What's he supposed to talk about Martin Scorsese?!

[@FEARisCOLD]

I bet this video was originally 5 hours long.

[@itsrectimemedia]

At cons, he only has 3-4 questions, each one takes 20 minutes to answer.

[@Waas]

If an hour of it was dedicated to talking about George Carlin, I want to hear it.

[@MrDanieloneill]

I'm appalled it's not blank.

[@tres909]

I wish. I could listen to him tell stories forever

[@AngelaJeanBarr]

I would LOVE that! ❤️🇨🇦

[@ScootaGray]

The entire part where he's reenacting the conversation with George Carlin is gold.❤ Can't believe he's held back that little story

[@Magooch86]

I've heard it somewhere, I don't think he can keep anything back 😂

[@JustinMarquez]

@@Magooch86true its deff be on one of his many podcast episodes

[@Ottophil]

Ive heard it, a few times

[@zembryoz]

Sweet that believe Kevin Smith can hold anything back. Guy is literally the most open of wounds.

[@ButchPerdition]

Can’t believe this is real. No wonder we died. The nonsense has nothing to do with actual real life.

[@travisinthetrunk]

I think I love hearing Kevin Smith talk almost as much as he likes talking.

[@baxtronx5972]

What is the world record for continuous talking?

[@scottybones]

I wonder how much they had to cut...prolly like 2 hours hahahaa

[@ludnix]

That’s the Stockholm syndrome setting in.

[@charleshammel8541]

Sometimes I like listening to him more than watching some of his movies

[@TPTurkey-x2i]

He's a better vocal storyteller than a movie maker

[@InHypnoticTrance]

It’s Kevin’s incredible recall that really informs his storytelling. You can tell he is just sucking up these amazing moments and preserving them for both himself and others to enjoy. His Superman movie story and his Prince story are priceless.

[@megaton_a]

As someone who grew up watching Carlin with my father, the reverence Smith has for him is fantastic. Carlin was a one of a kind, and these stories about him just make me admire him more.

[@samanthab1923]

Yup, to this day my parents still speak fondly of Carlin. Loved watching him on Carson. Turned out he was a neighbor of friends of theirs growing up in Morningside Heights.

[@goatpepperherbaltea7895]

Kevin smith is sickening

[@SilentBeutlin]

I am not the greatest fan of Kevin Smith’s filmography, but I was hanging on the man’s lips for the entirety of this video. What a storyteller.

[@newagain9964]

He’s a great storyteller. Both as film maker, nah he earned “auteur”. And as a public speaker.

[@ThugNasty2468]

You should watch his q&a "stand up" specials, they are basically more of this just on stage with an audience asking stuff

[@Ottophil]

Films aren’t stories?

[@SilentBeutlin]

@@Ottophil yeah yeah you know what I meant

[@AndrewMalkin]

I'm the same way. I love his podcasts and specials, but am not the biggest fan of his movies

[@skeletalknight]

Dude is one of the best yappers of all time.

[@ZenGenEXQ]

Mallrats is by far his most underrated film. As the follow up to Clerks it lacked the raw artistic edge Clerks had but Mallrats is just such a fun and silly movie that encapsulates 90s teenage culture. One of my top comfort films.

[@jar768jake]

"Chris Rock? Slappin!" Ah. I see what you did there...

[@brianpedraza8308]

im weakkkk lmaoo

[@Qwazin]

"There's a writer!"

[@BigHulk337]

Beat me to it 😂

[@jonathanalvarez7793]

Same here. 😂😂😂

[@Nitero_]

"talk about failing upwards" Oh Kevin, I love you so much.

[@oliver_mcbutters4694]

Dogma is such an underrated movie. Absolute classic.

[@n.y.174]

I watched Dogma and then I made my whole family watch Dogma when I was like 14-15. All of the really adult jokes went over my head, my dad was dying laughing, and my mom was horrified.😂

[@braingodumb]

Such a great comedy

[@JonOfTheDead23]

The walrus and the Carpenter

[@saintjimmy456]

Of all his movies, Dogma is 2nd for box office, 3rd on Rotten Tomatoes ratings, multiple screenplay nominations, all star cast, 3.5/4 Ebert rating... I swear nobody knows what underrated means anymore. The movie is very well regarded.

[@notveryniceatall]

Not really

[@RachaelWard]

Dogma is an epic movie that slaps you in the face with it genius without you even knowing your being educated. It’s still one of my favourite movies to this day with an amazing cast!

[@ARC117Studios]

Love the Have A Nice Day album cover pfp

[@RachaelWard]

@@ARC117StudiosThanks mate! 😁

[@tuffs4it]

What's with all the Chris Rock jokes? 😁

[@PeanutsAssorted]

I genuinely love that George Carlin put that much thought into his scene, and thank goodness he had that conversation with Kevin of all people who can perfectly recreate every line (cos I have no doubt that he got every single syllable correct)

[@DanSmith-j8y]

When you watch the scene, and I hadn't before today, I'm not sure what putting that much thought into it really did. He seemed really bad.

[@billyrichterrocks]

When I was 18, I worked at a gas station that rented vhs tapes and we were allowed to “rent” one movie for each shift we worked. It was at this time I rented clerks and mallrats and became a huge Kevin smith fan.

[@mickael486]

I enjoy listening to Kevin talk about his movies more than watching his movies. And I like his movies.

[@RyanMercer]

I once asked Kevin ad a Red State premier if he was a Firangi in person because of his obsession with his wife's ears, he laughed heartily. It felt great giving him a laugh after he gave me so many. Later he blocked me on Twitter. 👍

[@captgeech]

Red State is by far my favorite movie of his, bummed it wasn't on here

[@rustyshackleford6633]

Why did he block you? Finish your story!

[@srsieg1155]

Hahhaha

[@sethgoswick3878]

Why did he block you?

[@JohnnyElectronaut]

@@sethgoswick3878 poor quality nudes no doubt

[@sm2747-j3k]

Tusk is up there with some of the best body-horror. It lives rent free in my head and I both love and hate that it exists. Thanks Kevin.

[@troyestepp4827]

Dante being a force ghost would honestly be a great binding in the Askewniverse.

[@aaronjones6485]

Force Ghost is cool. New metatron seems more fitting to bind the universes

[@troyestepp4827]

@@aaronjones6485 “I’m not even supposed to talk to the Last Scion today!”

[@joeyjojojuniorshabadoo4937]

This is arguably the best breakdown video yet.

[@PhantomFilmAustralia]

9:51 [Dogma] _"It's not a dry way in to the faith. It's lubed."_ 😂😂🤣

[@joejohnson4613]

Dogma is one of the most underrated movies I have ever seen.

[@Dan_d00d]

5 hour cut of this pls. we all know kevin talked that long

[@augoosto11]

2:14 its so humble that Kevin Smith is Kevin Smith's hero.

[@ryanwall1470]

Would love another movie like chasing Amy or dogma or mallrats

[@79dmcjr]

All great. I miss that era of film

[@thomasbecker9676]

He hates movies like that these days.

[@brokensmilephoto]

Mall Rats 2 is supposed to be happening.

[@thomasbecker9676]

@@brokensmilephoto They've said that for years.

[@Madfattdeeb]

Yes, yes and yes. Now how do we get him to do this?

[@Skotzenn]

Kevin Smith will always be to me as if one of my friends made it big making movies and I don’t think I’m the only person that feels that way

[@ChrissyParissi]

Mall Rats has ended many depressive episodes for me. It's my favorite and I can quote it verbatim. Movies are part of my vernacular. It is not uncommon for me to walk up to my Mom and say Snoogins as a term of endearment! I am so very glad that Jay has made a comeback. Fortnite is nor my favorite game, but I'll watch Jay play all day! After seeing Deadpool & Wolverine, my first reaction was not to quote the movie, my first reaction was: "Shall I call you Logan, Weapon X?..."No, Wolverine, Schnicky, Schnicky Schnikes!" I was also happy that Ethan's character could not see the Magic Eye picture, cause I can't see them either.

[@newagain9964]

I think mallrats and dogma are the movies I like most by him. Hon mention to clerks. I was working at a video store when it came out.

[@markl5998]

I've never seen it but I should

[@RoseGardennnn]

“That kid, IS STILL ON THE ESCALATOR!”

[@DaveVoyles]

I met Hugh Jackman in Manhattan 13 years ago when I was working in his building and I said exactly that.

[@tenaciousmatt]

I was at the Tusk world premiere and Justin Long said he fired his agent (or maybe it was manager) over Tusk as they were convinced he should not do it.

[@DrivenToChaos_0331]

This man's movies encapsulate so much of my 90s existence, Dogma, Chasing Amy and Mallrats especially. In my eyes, Mallrats specifically will always hold a place of nostalgia for me, i could never think of it as a failure. It sucks that he holds it at a lower status than the others but in terms of it's "success or effort" i get it. Hopefully he realizes how special it is to so many of us...

[@kyleplatz3751]

Tusk gets a lot of flak for being one of the most hilarious black comedies of the past 10 years. It's a perfect midnight movie. If any movie deserves to be tonally weird, it's that one. I love it (and Red State).

[@24esjay-24]

That’s the only Kevin Smith movie I’ve never heard of, let alone seen…it’s now on my list to watch!

[@JustinMarquez]

@@24esjay-24deff watch tusk its wild

[@rickardelimaa]

You sold me that movie. Cheers!

[@TheElbowMerchant]

​@@24esjay-24 It's wild! Enjoy, if that's even possible, haha.

[@24esjay-24]

@@TheElbowMerchant lol I’m in!

[@FEARisCOLD]

Chris Rock... slapppin'. 😂

[@ironsevs]

NGL I love hearing Kevin Smith talk about everything. Just such a great conversationalists with funny anecdotes and interesting insights. Great dude.

[@billylong4245]

Dude thats WAR10CK. He’s a digital Jedi. He’s Amazing.

[@k.delpino1124]

30 years plus in the game. Shout out to you, Kev. Thanx for sticking to your guns in doing whatever you want and loving it.

[@IndianaBrad]

"That's I woke up." brilliant line, I'm going to have to look at my life through that lense as well

[@daniellebrothers3688]

A modest guy, who has accomplished some pretty amazing stuff.

[@imelda512atx]

Mallrats was the first movie of his that I saw. I found it in a $5 vhs discount bin when I was a teenager. In the 90's lol I introduced my friends to it. And started my love for Kevin Smith movies.

[@peanutboy999]

Clerks 2 is a masterpiece of a sequel.

[@demonbear55]

Very true, and its the first time ever I actually fell in love with a character in a movie. Becky/Rosario 😍

[@AceMoonshot]

That rooftop dance...

[@nateputerbaugh5709]

3 is even better. I cried at the end

[@mariogallego5513]

@@nateputerbaugh5709 I just saw 3 the other day. I agree it is a tearjerker. I loved 1 and 2 but I think 3 is my favorite one

[@thedrudo]

That Mallrats story is unbelievable.

[@DuggleBogey]

I wish he had talked about Clerks 2. I love that it's about a guy who is losing his friend who is going to go get married and move away so he's hurt over it. It happens all the time and I've never seen another movie address that issue. I think it's brilliant and overlooked by too many people because of one donkey show.

[@RockoSDMF]

It's been nearly 9 years, and the loss of Alan Rickman still feels like a punch in the gut.

[@tommyt1971]

One of the greatest voices in film history. Ranks up there with James Earl (RIP), Ving Rhames, Christopher Lee, Morgan Freeman, etc etc etc.

[@BKME19]

I’ve never seen a Kevin Smith film, but of course know him via pop culture. I found this video really intriguing and now interested in seeing these films.

[@josephflannery9015]

Do yourself a favor and just don’t watch Yogahousers

[@Madfattdeeb]

Please do. Then come back here and reply again.😊

[@BKME19]

@@Madfattdeeb what suggestions do you have? 😎

[@Ulving69]

I could listen to Kevin Smith narrating an audio book, what a voice.

[@davidcain669]

I could listen to Kevin Smith narrate the audio ... as long as he put in his opinions as he reads out loud.

[@MOZfreek00]

Kevin is a national treasure. So down to earth, & a delight to listen to

[@temujin2]

huge fan. my daughter is 16. tried to explain kevs impact culturally in the 90s. when i told her he made tusk she went bonkers. we love that movie so much. thank you.

[@neu318]

Watching this made me realize how many awesome actors that worked with him have passed. Glad they were a part of the films he made for us to appreciate.

[@kchortu]

Mallrats has the best flow of dialog in the summer misadventure genre.

[@juliolopez6289]

I saw Clerks at Waverly theater on West 4th when I was 14.about to be 44 and I still watch this flick and listen to the ost.Just watched Chasing Amy yesterday!

[@Lucianato2]

Fantastic interview! Nice to see a sober Kevin explain the deep feelings of his movies/characters. I hadn't known of his transformation to being sober. The thing the remains the same is that everyone changes. 🤘🤘

[@DanSmith-j8y]

Stoned or sober, no difference, his movies still suck.

[@erakattack]

what's wild is he didn't even become a stoner until his 40s

[@DanSmith-j8y]

@@erakattack He seems like a guy who would've had a joint in the ultrasound.

[@devonbrian2184]

I love listening to Kevin, could listen to him talk about absolutely anything, he is truly eloquent, funny and passionate about things.

[@TheJaker5]

The Snape & Voldemort story is great

[@WilbertMartinez-q3r]

I actually waited on Kevin 😊at San Diego comic con. Can't tell you the year. But it was him his wife and Moisher, bodyguards inner circle! My favorite moment in my life.

[@ThePauseMenuVlog]

I truly forgot how mamy incredible people Kevin worked with. Insane amount of experience and life this dude has lived. Always been a fan.

[@ToadMeetsYarn]

These videos always make me add all of the movies they discuss to my watchlist, love it!

[@gregodify]

I literally got chills listening to Kevin describe his movies. There is so much greatness there,

[@kamikazei]

Kudos GQ - this category of Iconic film/roles breakdown is amazing. And if this isn't a stellar example of why it's worth catching Kevin during any of his "An Evening with..." shows, I don't know what is. He's such a great storyteller (and has so many funny ones to boot). I've caught him live twice. Well worth it.

[@EchoEcho-q4r]

“Here 🤝🏻would you like a chocolate covered pretzel” hahahaha

[@SmokeDoggg91]

Dude's got a great voice

[@michaelcoffey1991]

Kevin Smith is one of my top 25 favorite directors of all time. Even his lemons i have a few parts I like and are amused when watching. He is someone I root for always

[@Professor_Gamble]

Top 25? Who are the other 24?

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@@Professor_Gamble I Am not listing my top 25 im a noone lol. But my top 5 are Hitchcock, Carpenter, Kubrick, John Ford, and Frank Capra

[@calebball1527]

The way he talks about his evolution as a person, not just in terms of as an "artist" speaks to what makes him so great.

[@mattsnyderARTIST]

Chasing Amy remains to me as Kevin's BEST movie

[@tanuvazi]

That or Dogma. I love both.

[@wendelynmusic]

I loved Jersey Girl. it is a wonderful movie. I couldn't believe it when people dissed it.

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Ugh.

[@Beignetzz]

Kevin Smith is hands down my favorite person and director, such a great guy.

[@georgieboy_htown4eva4eva]

That's a pretty cool Alan Rickman story.

[@hj45-s9k]

I had no idea Tusk was his but it’s great. Even if you never wanna watch it again after because the body horror aspect is so amazing, you never don’t think about it again. It also has Haley Osment in it

[@SorcerersStoned]

Kevin has a way with words and cinema. Not everyone likes him but irdc, I love him lol. His words speak volumes and he just has a way with writing and speaking that a lot of directors/actors don't have.

[@sadboi7537]

What a legend. I’ve been a fan since Clerks came out and will never stop.

[@wolfman1546]

20 years and I still love listening to Kevin Smith talk.

[@AndyFelbab]

Ive been waiting for Kev to break down his stuff on GQ since they started doing this! Gonna watch The 4 30 movie tonight! Ill never forget the first time I watched Clerks. Thank you for inspiring us Kev ❤

[@theramenspot]

While not every film he's made has been great, I'll be a fan for life. A truly unique voice in filmmaking.

[@Axezenith]

That was one of the best episodes. You can tell Kevin smith loves what he does and it’s amazing

[@MattKayser]

I met Kevin once a few years ago. He was one of the kindest, most genuine celebs I've met.

[@cloudbullets]

Mallrats (the director’s cut) is the best. One of my comfort movies.

[@scottmactavish9716]

This is what it's like to find a genius with almost zero ego. It's been an incredible journey for Kevin.

[@wastedtalent666]

9:36 *_"Chris Rock, slapping"_* 😮😂

[@TTV.krypticlogik]

Perfect comment 😂😂😂

[@Quinny3001]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Frankenmuppet]

I had to rewind it twice I laughed so hard

[@wawaH20]

I'm so happy Tusk found an audience

[@TheOGGameChanger]

Fantastic interview!! I seriously am curious how much the editor had to leave on the cutting room floor 😂🙂

[@JPspinFPV]

Kevin is such a hero. Ever time this guy shows up he's just dropping healthy life perspective in a world that's nothing more than poorly managed chaos. Cheers my guy.

[@captgeech]

Justice for Red State! If you're watching this and haven't seen Red State go watch it

[@rigsby1454]

Arguably the best thing he;s done since Dogma

[@Chalepastel]

@@rigsby1454 the trilogy of Smith is Dogma, Red State and Clerks 2

[@patsfan4life]

Yeah very creepy

[@jeremyhawkins5278]

A rare opportunity to hear the creative process of Kevin Smith.

[@ChernobylKid]

couple iconic classics under his belt

[@Rufio629]

23:20 such a Johnny Depp response hahaha

[@InvertedFreeSolo]

Ugh this could have been hours longer and I'd still rewatch it forever

[@jordanwojdula2976]

“It’s must be magic. It’s gotta be wires. That can’t be real.” Love you, Kev. Love your mind.

[@HYDRABABOON]

its a bit late... but i needed this. Just know the tears i cried are happy. The nostalgic of it all is amazing. I wish I can meet KS one day and just tell him thank you.

[@hannahbanana8073]

I recently saw Dogma again and only just realized how much that movie informed my personality and sense of humor after watching it probably a hundred times as a kid.

[@camwoolley]

Kevin Smith is an absoulte genius, whether he knows that or not. I've loved all of his movies. Great interview.

[@Jaybers100]

I need me a clip of Kev talking about Chasing Amy for as long as possible, it's maybe my favorite of his movies.

[@MisterNizz]

I bumped into Brian OHallorhan at Chiller Theater con a few weeks back and I said I'd be sorry to see the end of Dante after seeing Clerks III. He brought up the Force Ghost idea, too!

[@airgunsandstuffyorkshire269]

I love all his films. The guy is a legend. Dogma is class.

[@bguzewi0]

That kid is BACK on the ESCALATOR again!

[@4getamnesia536]

Chasing Amy is and has always been one of my favorite movies of all time

[@GDub83]

Loving the deep dives.

[@TheKarishi]

I love the way you can hear George Carlin's voice when Kevin Smith is talking as him.

[@tonyl9636]

For the record, mallrats is one of my favorite films of all time and honestly my favorite entry in the askewniverse

[@dellzincht]

Chasing Amy is an incredible film, one of my favourite films.

[@elemaire86]

I needed this. And I can't wait to watch The 4:30 Movie. Thank you Kevin Smith.