MALLRATS (1995) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | Reaction & Commentary | SNOOCHIE BOOCHIES

[@albinorhino6]

Thank you, FINALLY someone does this movie lol. The whole series is really good, especially Chasing Amy and Dogma.

[@MikeB12800]

Agreed, Dogma is my favorite

[@timothywhitfield8785]

@@MikeB12800 Dogma is so good and strong it actually made me believe is God.... for only two weeks LOL - but still, nothing else in my life made me believe before this film. What did stay with me about the film though was WHY people believe... while I don't, I now "Get it"

[@darrylcarden1851]

Too bad Dogma could be a challenge to find with the locked up distribution rights. ☹️

[@mortenjohansen5533]

Dogma is sooooo good love it

[@tomesofawesome8041]

Dogma is TERRIFYING, when you're a kid at some parts. But it's so good.

[@greigclement9081]

The "Brenda ?" line from sailboat guy to Rene was a reference to actress Shannon Doherty's famous tv role as Brenda in "Beverley Hills 90210", a 90s teen pop-culture phenomena.

[@tcgguide3818]

Not only is Stan Lee in this, in his cameo for Captain Marvel he's reading the script for Mallrats

[@krxahfb]

I cried when I saw that, also loved Kevin Smith’s thoughts on being in the MCU.

[@skapunker21]

i actually own a copy of that script that i bought at jay and silent bob's secret stash in red bank nj, where i met kevin smith. i should have asked him to sign it, but i was too starstruck to ask.

[@jkhoover]

Hopefully Chasing Amy is next, Shanelle. I think you'll absolutely love it.

[@slaintemhath3475]

Chasing Amy is in my top 5 movies of all time. It is so amazing. You HAVE to watch it.

[@BareBandSubscription]

Chasing Amy is still my second favorite Kevin Smith movie (second only to Clerks). Some people say aspects of it haven’t aged well, but I don’t entirely see it outside of maybe a couple sexual references here and there. It holds up fairly well to me.

[@PickleBread355]

My heart hurts just thinking about it lol

[@MrRSCHECK]

agreed, Chasing Amy and Clerks are my peak Kevin Smith movies.

[@brucecsnell]

@@PickleBread355 Agreed. I love Chasing Amy but find it too painful to watch again.

[@NelsonVlog66]

Kevin Smith recently completed production on the 430 Movie which takes place in a multiplex theater set in 1986. He's currently writing another Jay & Silent Bob film.

[@kyleoconnor5944]

I'm glad you reacted to this as not many people react to Kevin Smith's movies. I hope you continue and enjoy them.

[@narotic6133]

Sometimes i see reactions to Clerks, which i love, but ya its nice to see it happen for his other movies since that's not so common

[@eavanodonoghue]

If you like underrated 90s movies that take place in a shop/store, Empire Records is a good bet. It was my favourite film as a teenager and could never understand why it wasn’t more popular.

[@brianreising3293]

Great pick!

[@piratetv1]

Freaking Rex Manning day

[@Theomite]

There's no accounting for taste, but EMPIRE RECORDS sucks. I was in retail in the 90s, and EMPIRE is nowhere near as accurate about that kind of job as HIGH FIDELITY or CLERKS. And I'm surprised you think it's not popular because I see so many people online and IRL who love it, so I figured it was a cult classic.

[@greenpeasuit]

@@Theomite Empire Records is a great film. Who cares how "accuate" it is? We just reacted to a film where Stan Lee gives emotional relationship advice to random college kids because their friend asked nicely, then casually strolls all over the mall un-accosted l. Empire had a LOT of stars before they were stars. It isn't popular, primarily because it was a sleeper film that many still just have never heard of. That "cult following" being comprised of those that HAVE!

[@ronniebeavers9222]

Doesn't take place in a single location but "Singles" is another good one to check out

[@LordVolkov]

A favorite of the View Askewniverse for me. Great side characters, quick cynical dialogue, Jay and Bob being awesome, all the staples of a great K Smith movie. There are a lot of great homages to Batman 89 and the Donner Supermen too.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!

[@cobbler88]

Then the next 20 years came along. 🤣🤣

[@adnap]

Why did I never think about the fact that Earl and Randy are standing side by side and doing this movie together ? Who knew that they (Jason and Ethan) would end up doing the hit TV series “My Name Is Earl” together, 10 years later? Shanelle, you have no idea how deep the history goes with the cast and Kevin Smith. Some of the extras in both this movie and Clerks were on the TV series “Comic Book Men.” Which, by the way, was a great show. To name a few: Walt Flanagan, Bryan Johnson, Brian O’Halloran, Mike Zapzic and Scott Mosier, Kevin’s right hand man and producer plays some parts as well. Everybody is invited and there is a long ass history.

[@Madbandit77]

Jason and Ethan have been friends for a long time before this film.

[@adnap]

@@Madbandit77 I did not know that, thanks.

[@adnap]

@@Madbandit77 I always wondered how far back the plot for Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back goes. No spoilers, but It’s hinted at in this movie. How long could he have been writing it ?

[@bikecaptain8015]

@@adnap I believe the story goes Suzanne is a throwaway joke. He asked for an orangutan just to test the limits with the studio and was kind of surprised to get one. Then, years later tying her in was a, "Wouldn't it be funny?" sort of thing, as opposed to something he'd been planning for years.

[@michaellarnach4161]

As much as i love Earl, randy and everyone - Joy was a standout on that show for me - the shit that came out of her mouth.

[@needles1987]

I'm a 90's kid and I remember 70's nostalgia being pretty big at the time.

[@jmhaces]

His movies do connect, and not just by being set in the same part of Jersey or having Jay and Silent Bob show up. The contestant played by the same actor who played Dante in "Clerks" is called Gil Hicks, which is also Dante's last name, so he's implied to be his brother or at least a close relative. The girl who drowned because T.S. called her fat is the same girl whose funeral Dante and Randall attend in "Clerks," and so on. Characters in his movies tend to know each other or be related in some way, such as one of the main characters in "Chasing Amy" being the sister of Trish, the girl doing the weird sex study, and also of the girl in "Clerks" who hooks up with the guy who claims to be gym trainer and calls Dante fat and out of shape.

[@mcgilj1]

Don't forget the Randall and Brodie both have a cousin named Walter. More than likely the same one who "broke his neck trying to suck his own d+CK".. lol. So that makes Brodie and Randall related.

[@tempsitch5632]

Like a pair of chinese finger cuffs.

[@this.is.a.username]

@@tempsitch5632 ugh

[@stevemorganexperience7833]

Also Randal and Brodie are cousins, that’s why they both a wierd cousin Walter, it’s the same guy

[@CERULEANSPIRAL]

AH! I actually squealed when I saw this! Nobody does Mallrats, and I freakin love this movie. The gerbil jokes were beaten to death in the 90s due to the Richard Gear thing. Everyone made those jokes, lol. +1 on Dogma too, I had a wicked crush on Affleck from that movie. I did not get that vibe from this one, lol. I don't know, I was 19, it was the 90s... it was a weird time for me. I also love Chasing Amy. Smith movies are pure angsty charm and really exemplify the 90s, IMO.

[@Chris_Marrero]

Don't know if anyone else mentioned it or not yet, but Suzanne the Orangutan is in the movie because Kevin Smith was shocked at what the major studio would give him just from asking, so to test that he decided to ask them for an orangutan, and he got it. But he didn't really have anything in the script for it so he put the clip in at the end of walking off hand in hand with her.

[@DAMIENDMILLS]

I love how he just asked for a monkey and he just gets a monkey because he made Clerks

[@mattdellarosa7365]

You're the best Shanelle. Good to see you again.

[@JakeToll37]

Snoochie Boochies!! I can get enough of this movie! Fun facts: Brian O'Halloran plays a cousin of Dante, Brodie and Randal are related to Cousin Walter which technically makes them cousins, and they mention Julie Dwyer and in Clerks Dante and Randal went to her wake afterwards.

[@mcgilj1]

Gil Hicks.. Don't forget another Hicks will show up later in the films.

[@brianohalloran4059]

I'm just a regular guy from Ireland. I remember seeing this movie in 1999 I think when I would've been 15. And when the credits rolled and I saw I shared the same name as that absolute weenie from the dating show I just about collapsed on the floor laughing😂I do like quite a few of Kevin Smith's movies, but I've only seen them the once, so I'm not a die-hard fan. And so when I'm online, every so often someone will make a Clerks reference that'll go right over my head. They'll shout out "37!" or "I'm not even supposed to be here today!" at me and I'll be dumbfounded at first. But then it'll hit me about a minute later, and it always brings a smile to my face😂 "In a row?!"

[@colinwilson4609]

I didn't recognize Jennifer Garner at first. This does remind me of Fast Times at Ridgemont High and Dazed and Confused. It was a slice of life and an introduction for some great young actors.

[@mcgilj1]

@@colinwilson4609 Jennifer Garner? Where?

[@colinwilson4609]

@@mcgilj1 Sorry, Justin. You may not have received my reply from a few hours ago. I thought Jennifer Garner had a few lines backstage of the mall talent show. I might be mistaken.

[@hellofaname]

Fun Fact: because this was a bigger budget, Universal studio didn't want Jason Mewes to be Jay, as they wanted someone up and coming and bankable, in this case, Seth Green. As a result Jason Mewes had to audition to get the part.

[@adamwhite767]

This is my favorite one of the movies from the askewniverse for emotional reasons. The first time I saw this was on DVD at my "friend" Britt's house, we liked each other but were involved with other people at the time, eventually we got our heads on straight and got together. Even though nothing happened, I consider this our first date, and we just had our 22nd wedding anniversary two months ago!

[@chrispruett81]

Well.. if you like this one... The sequel "Twilight Of The Mallrats" is in (Pre-Production) right now! 😊

[@BB13131313]

This was a pleasant surprise, I don't think I've seen anyone react to it.. I've loved this film forever, it's unfortunately a film that never caught on and almost feels forgotten.. it's such an underrated film and probably my favorite Kevin Smith film..

[@TheJamieRamone]

22:21 - Yes. It's a road trip movie. Cast includes Will Ferrel, Shannon Elizabeth, Sean William Scott, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, George Carlin, and EVERY other actor that had ever worked with Kevin Smith up to that point. It's SO worth a watch you can't believe it.

[@SuprousOxide]

Some of the actors (Jason Lee) coming back to play more than one character they played in different films.

[@TheJamieRamone]

@@SuprousOxide True. The "Good Will Hunting" section is my favorite cameo of Matt Daemon and the Batfleck. 🤣

[@RossWrock]

...BUT ONLY WATCH if you've seen the movies leading up to it. Like so many parody films (which it's not), you're only in on the joke if you know the original reference.

[@TheJamieRamone]

@@RossWrock oh, absolutely! I do hope Shanelle watches that one. I know she has compunctions about doing movies others have done, and it was by CineBinge, but then again they're the only ones I've seen cover it and it was a while ago so...fingers crossed I guess.

[@ShrtRndKid]

Saw Mallrats in the theater on its opening night. Fell in love with it immediately. Vowed to one day name my first born son Brodie. He is now 11.

[@ericbatterson7720]

I especially like your hair in this episode

[@3DJapan]

Been trying to suggest this to reacters for ages. Thanks for doing it.

[@iKvetch558]

Maybe this time, I will be able to see that damned sailboat!?!?!?!? 👍👍💯💯😂😂🤣🤣 Also...I totally had a crush on Claire Forlani after this...and Michael Rooker is MARY POPPINS, y'all!!!

[@thenerddirector]

That's crazy! I remember rewatching weird science and remember hearing that mall music and I'm like, that's from mallrats! Wow

[@Qualimar]

Continuity wise this takes place the day before 'Clerks'. Julie Dwyer, the girl who died in the pool was one of Dante's ex-girlfriend's and Dante and Randal go to her wake in 'Clerks' (not we see it.) Randal also mentioned his late Cousin Walter with the implication Randal and Brodie are cousins. Brian O'Halloran who played Dante Hicks in 'Clerks' plays Gil Hicks ('Suitor #3') here, presumably Dante's relative.

[@thrawn2k5]

I just stumbled across your channel this afternoon on the way to other reactions. I love what you got out of the two Smith films so far, and I just finished watching your Back to the Future trilogy. 5 reactions in and I’d like to share with you: I hope you keep chasing your ambitions. After seeing your love of the BTTF films, and how they touched you, I want to see your heart on the screen. You have obvious knowledge about how this film stuff works, yet still allow yourself to be moved by beautiful things. I think this makes a lovely combination which I want so much for you to share with us through your own creative efforts. Good luck!!!

[@spddracer]

That kid is back on the EsCAlaToR!!

[@HaveL0veWillTravel]

"I'm nostalgic for a past that wasn't even mine." You just summed up my life xoxo

[@dosnostalgic]

I am one of those Kevin Smith fans that thinks this is one of his worst films. I just don't find most of it funny, and it is just sort of very uncinematic. But once many years ago I saw it while high, and was laughing so hard, it really felt like a pinnacle of comedy. So I understand why it's a certified stoner classic.

[@sharonjoan1970]

I read that Shannen Doherty had a clause in her contract stating she could keep any clothes her character wears, so she thought up the idea that her character would wear everything she bought during the day at the mall❤️Brilliant❤️

[@TheEMFB]

I just realized that he totally gave Stan Lee a stink palm 😮

[@CrowTRobot]

Edit: yup, this is the original cut and not the extended cut! 👍 Love your experienced film observations here and looking forward to your reaction to the next two!

[@Dylan_Platt]

Definitely one of the cases where the theatrical cut is SO MUCH better than the extended one. That alternate intro at the Governor's mansion... Oof.

[@pumkinheadfanvhsforever6087]

@@Dylan_Platt However it was important to all the reoccurring bits that had to be cut and kinda looses it flow it spots.

[@floorticket]

It seems strange that there's only eleven years between Fast Times and Dazed and Confused.

[@Madbandit77]

Film year-wise. 😎

[@thereallyst]

If you remember in Captain Marvel, the Stan Lee cameo, he is trying to memorize his lines for Mallrats on the train, which is funny cause he c couldn't remember them for the movie. Also, Mr. Svenning is played by Michael Rooker who played Yondu in Guardians of the Galaxy.

[@johncrawford5225]

There's always the "Clerks" animated series, too. Only six episodes.

[@NWAWskeptic]

Randal was hilarious in the animated series

[@apatternedhorizon]

Bryan Johnson, the basis for the video store clerk, is in this movie. And the famous line "Tell 'em Steve Dave"

[@TheJamieRamone]

11:31 - LOL! I love these Shanellisms! 🤣🤣🤣

[@celticsF4N]

this is one of my favorite movies from my youth

[@OGDamnnation]

The movie was filmed in Eden prairie Minnesota

[@ZmansEdits]

My home city!

[@uosdwiSrdewoH]

I think he tells the story somewhere. You've got to remember that comics were very much a niche thing back then and movies based on comics were virtually non existent. I think the only major studio comic film was Batman Forever that year. The only other comic movie was Tank Girl I think. Marvel nearly went bankrupt not all that long before they had the idea to make their own movies instead of loaning them to other studios for virtually nothing. So Stan Lee was only known to hardcore comic book nerds in 1995. This was still a Kevin Smith film but it gave him a little more exposure. His cameo in Captain Marvel was a nod to Kevin Smith for putting him in Mallrats.

[@mattdellarosa7365]

Lol, for some reason I'm always watching you at work. Thanks for curing my boredom, at least temporarily.

[@gnomesaiyan1680]

I worked in a video rental store in the mid nineties. I got to open the shop Saturdays, so every Saturday morning, I'd pop in Mallrats. Must have seen it a hundred times.

[@maxhiddren3421]

Ever since I saw this movie years ago, everytime into a mall in the morning, I ALWAYS shout "I LOVE THE SMELL OF COMMERCE IN THE MORNING

[@jkhoover]

"THAT KID IS BACK ON THE ESCALATOR AGAIN!"

[@CraigKostelecky]

Glad to see you go further in this series. Here's a couple of bits I don't think you mentioned after the trivia section. Brian O'Halloran played Gil Hicks, whom they joked in the DVD commentary was Dante's identical cousin. Also, if you ever want to rewatch this, I recommend trying to find the DVD/Blu Ray as the commentary tracks are awesome. This was one of Stan Lee's earliest movie appearances. He would of course become known to the younger generation for appearing in all of the Marvel movies. Of the final scenes that Lee shot before passing was in Captain Marvel. As you noted with his cue cards in this movie, Stan had trouble delivering his few lines. Smith was able to provide audio from unused takes from this movie to clean up the audio. Kevin Smith was dating Joey Adams when this was made. So Silent Bob accidentally seeing Gwen naked so much was more funny. There is another cut of this movie that is about 45 minutes longer and has an entirely new (well, old) opening scene. It didn't test well, so the movie was rewritten and some shots were done late to make a new cut. I look forward to Chasing Amy next. I used to say it was in my top-3 movies of all time, but it has slipped a bit and I'm curious to see how you'll enjoy it.

[@sandilar]

So great! My 7th time watchin. Keep waitin for the rest! More kev Smith!

[@sandilar]

I think everyone wants to see your take on Chasing Amy!

[@Highfalutinloyd]

I actually worked security, briefly, at the Eden Prairie mall where this was filmed, back in the late 2000s! It looked quite a bit different though!

[@AtomixIGN]

Dogma would be an epic. You literally have to find a DVD or Blu-ray. But it's worth it. Great trivia behind the making of too. That said Chasing Amy is probably his best movie. Just a perfect snapshot

[@lavenderllamamusic]

I was gonna say how it's available here on KZbin, the whole 2 hours, but i remembered from the comment section how people were saying a few scenes were cut out from that upload

[@iczorro]

I would never suggest digital piracy... never...

[@GordoFunk555]

The next film, Chasing Amy, is way deeper and probably the most emotional and serious of all of Kevin Smith’s movies. You should definitely check it out, it’s a great flick.

[@TheJamieRamone]

2:11 - I just knew you'd have that reaction for the cousin Walter joke!

[@michaelfritz8725]

I'm with TS on the argument, there's no reason she had to do the dating show. Yes the original girl died, but that doesn't mean she had to do it, I'm sure she has lots of friends that could have done it. Joey was talking about maybe she'd try to get back with him if he wasn't hung up on her. She could have gotten ahold of Joey or a different female friend to do the show. They had a vacation planned dropping it to do a cheesy show instead of just replacing the dead friend with another friend is kind of dumb of her fairly smart character. What's awesome is in the marvel universe Stan Lee reads the mallrats script making Kevin Smith movies exist in the MCU, I want a Jay and Silent Bob cameo in the MCU

[@CaptainNice]

1995 was before the first X-Men movie. Stan Lee was an easy get - promoting Marvel and Stan Lee was his full-time job. In 2002, Kevin did a very long interview of Stan for "Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels".

[@brettmiller3808]

Great choice! Thanks for all you do!

[@PJ-km6xj]

Timeline wise, this movie takes place the day before Clerks. I just went to see Clerks 3 last night in San Francisco with a Q&A with Kevin Smith and Trevor Ferhmen (Elias from Clerks 2 & 3). Both hilarious and heart wrenching.

[@mcgilj1]

Just curious.. How long is the Q and A I'm thinking about getting tickets for November. Need to book them this week on my days off.

[@PJ-km6xj]

@@mcgilj1 The show started at 7pm and we left as it was wrapping up around 10:30pm just as Kevin was saying they were 15 minutes over but would take a few more questions. Hope that helps. Also note Trevor was a special guest there because he lived local in the city.

[@mcgilj1]

@@PJ-km6xj very cool.. Bummer though..I was hoping for one of his old epic 4 hour q and A's.. But maybe 2 hours sounds reasonable.. I hope they still have tickets in a couple days. I want to wait and get them on my day off when I can think straight and plan a little. Lol..

[@bobfather7355]

Clerks 3 was just released in September imo Smith's best work yet. He would like to make Mall rats 2 but Harvey Weinstein won't give him the rights and Smith doesn't want to give him any money. Also smith is giving any money from working with Weinstein to the women he you know.

[@starfirezeta]

Being waiting for your reaction to this movie for ages. Lets Go.🤪

[@narotic6133]

Love this movie, glad to see a reaction to it because i don't think i have before

[@Smoothjazzsundays]

Nice. Been waiting for someone to react to this classic!

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool reaction as always Shanelle, take care sweetie 🥰

[@jimtatro6550]

“WHEN GOD?????WHEN AM I GOING TO SEE THE GODDAMN SAILBOAT!!” 😂😂😂😂

[@JW666]

14:07 I don't know how young Shanelle is, but the joke about William calling Shannen Doherty "Brenda" is her character's name in Beverly Hills 90210.

[@matthewhearn9910]

Fun fact, the scene where Kevin Smith Silent Bob gets his head stuck in Joey Lauren Adams' changing room took long enough to film that they hit it off and dated for a while. Some aspects of that relationship wound up making it into Chasing Amy, starring Adams, after they ended the romance (though they remain friends to this day).

[@Shoofyou10]

As a high schooler this movie on DVD was something a watched over and over. The first like 5 Kevin smith movies are all so great. 😊

[@MST3Killa]

made me fall in crush love with Jennifer Tilly lol

[@johnd.nugent2145]

Sadly, very few saw this in cinemas, as the studio declared it a flop and pulled it in a single weekend. It has always been a "guilty pleasure" of mine, though, and I'm glad Shanelle gave it a look.

[@zachharris3040]

Forget whether it pays off later in the movie, but I noticed Brody shook Stan Lee's hand (after he had put it in his behind).

[@jdub5869]

One of my favorite movies! My favorite Kevin Smith film. Love your videos!

[@KlooKloo]

Ah, the Eden Prairie Mall in Eden Prairie, MN. I know it well, from this era before the remodel. Movie brings back a lot of memories, not just because of that, but the dozens of sleepovers where we watched it multiple times.

[@NathanClarkNateMan010276]

I really hope you do Chasing Amy soon it's probably my favorite Kevin Smith film. I love Clerks but Chasing Amy is the film that made me fall in love with this man's work.

[@tfpp1]

I forget how old I was (prolly adolescence), but my best friend back then gave me a birthday gift. It was a collection of Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy, all on VHS. That was my introduction to not just movies, but film. You know, it was during a period in my life where I can distinctly remember my tastes changing, like going from Disney to "grown up" type stuff LOL. Even though we now live in different states, we still have a mutual love for cinema and geek out over what we've seen lately whenever we catch up with each other.

[@Palmieres]

5:43 I collected comics at this time, and one of the ads that appeared in both the comic books and Wizard magazine, was a magic eye image with little to no explanation except a very small logo at corner of the pic. You either saw the boat or you didn't, lol. It wasn't a boat, actually, it was just the words Mallrats, but it was a clever ad because you wouldn't stop thinking about it until you saw it.

[@danieldunlap4077]

Going to see Clerks 3 tomorrow and staying for the meet and greet with Kevin Smith. Can't wait.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

yay have fun!!! I love this world!!

[@christopherschreiber5805]

This movie will always have a special place in my heart, as it was my first experience with Kevin Smith and the first girl I kind of liked in high school who showed it to me (I had to watch it again by myself with a dictionary afterwards but beside the point). Can't wait for you to see the others. CHASING AMY was a little emotional for me at the time, but definitely an important film, a whole cultural moment going on there. Arguably Kevin Smith's "best" film. And for my money it's all gold after that.

[@OMGitsJAC]

I used to work at the mall this was filmed at! This was my first Kevin Smith movie and therefore it is my favorite.

[@melissamaynard8069]

I’ve been waiting for someone to react to this….THANK YOU!!!

[@megiloth3634]

5:43 - Pointless trivia. It's not a sailboat. It's various shapes like circles and diamonds.

[@TranzparentMethods]

" I hope his pants get caught and a blood bath ensues." You missed the best line of the film Shanelle!!!

[@kne0777]

The funniest part for me was when you said how well they would have to know the dialogue... I might have it memorized enough to play it out onstage. 😂

[@ghidrah76]

Miss being at the malls in the 90’s at the comic store in San Diego… this movie fits how life was back then. Arcades, comics, Suncoast, Sam Goody….can’t wait to see how Mallrats 2 works in todays world

[@joshgruenbaum9379]

Before I even watch I have to comment that this is one of my top 3 favorite movies. Don't let me down!

[@joshgruenbaum9379]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. The next film, Chasing Any is a bit more serious but still comedy and dialog driven. I can't wait to see how you like that one. The comes Dogma which is an underrated classic.

[@brianclancy4641]

Had it on VHS in like 2000 when i was 13 you nailed it on the head for the most part. good review

[@lisagrahn7503]

I will absolutely always love the boy on the escalator scenes....my favorite. Jason Lee is great in this movie!

[@stephenbarrett8861]

Dogma as well please.

[@Arcane1604]

80s and 90s movies are the best, specially better after anything from 2010 til now

[@EmoDragracer]

Ohhhhh can’t wait to get home to watch this!

[@cobbler88]

It's always kind of amusing when younger people today watch movies from back then and consider the vocabularies to be next-level. We all had the words. We just weren't as pretentious as Kevin Smith's writing sometimes was. This was actually something that eventually drew a lot of shade. Dawson's Creek was well known for this kind of dialog as well.

[@soundguy78]

Yay! Pretty Shanelle back with a classic. Hi, Shanelle!😎👍💕🍷🚬👀👏💪

[@anokajdm53]

I work in the city they shot this movie in. I visit that mall food court often. Looks different now but some stuff still remains. I tried the chocolate covered pretzels.

[@evanreid6917]

I love Mallrats one of my favorite comedy's and not just from Kevin Smith but in general, it's very relatable to me because I was a Mallrat as a kid. Even now in my adult years I still occasionally hang out at the mall, so the flicks speaks to me.

[@rodger1nin]

I loved it, Im so glad you enjoyed it as well :)

[@neighborlyfiend1484]

Thank you for movie reviews like this. Not a super well known movie that bombed but it's so good!

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Excellent movie, classic 90’s, and another example of a movie that could never be made today.

[@pablosonic892]

' I'm nostalgic for a past that's not even mine. ' Wow. Shanelle just blew out my mind-hole.

[@ShanelleRiccio]

Looked it up apparently "Anemoia" means a nostalgic sense of longing for a past you yourself have never lived.!! but right its a thing?!

[@TheJamieRamone]

16:02 - Oh, I so knew you'd crack up at this one! 😆

[@brockbrader]

Every movie by Kevin Smith is dialogue gold. Even his bad movies still have great dialogue.

[@becksimilian2955]

In Captain Marvel, Stan Lee's cameo is him reading the Mallrats script 😊 trying to memorize it for the shoot lol

[@yw1971]

Shannon & Jeremy were huge TV stars back then. 25:19 - homage to "Animal House"

[@Wannabe_Baby]

It's neat that you decided to watch more of Kevin Smith's stuff. I think most reactors stop at Clerks. I think Kevin Smith himself has said that dialogue is his strong suit, so I'm glad you singled that out. If you want more comedies with notably strong scripts, I'd recommend The Full Monty (which was nominated for Best Original Screenplay) and the Cornetto trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End).

[@thehawk515]

I love that you are doing these movies! Great choice. They really are special to me. Chasing Amy and Dogma have a dramatic side to them and I cannot wait to see what you think.

[@jeffreywettig5302]

Keep going all the way thru Clerks 3, just is out now in person traveling show, was in theaters as a Fathom Event, will come to streaming and home video soon,

[@jeffreywettig5302]

Winner, winner, chicken dinner?