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Silent Bob Speaks. At Carnegie Hall.

An Evening with Kevin Smith / Dustin Rowles

Trade News | April 16, 2009 | Comments (36)

One of the names that popped up a few too many times for my comfort level in yesterday’s mean-spirited, but enlightening comment diversion (and honestly, I got a huge kick out of it — I’m going to do something of a follow-up to it tomorrow) was Kevin Smith. And for those of you who took a little time out of your day to trash Mr. Smith: Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Bitch.

On the subject of Kevin Smith, however, I have a little news, though it’s mostly for our New York City readership. He’s out on the East Coast for the next few months working on his next film, A Couple of Dicks, starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan. And while Kevin is in the area, he’s going to be doing another “Evening with Kevin Smith.” In Carnegie Hall. Yeah. Carnegie fucking Hall, people. Fun Fact: Everything sounds twice as cool in Carnegie Hall.

I know that many of you who don’t even care for Smith’s films dig the hell out of his lectures, and why shouldn’t you? He spills some unbelievable shit and talks more candidly about Hollywood than anyone else in that town. And, by the time the concert rolls around, he’ll have had spent several weeks with Tracy Morgan, and you know that dude is shitballs retarded in real life, and oblivious enough that Smith could rail on him all night and he’d never be the wiser.

Anyway, the concert is on June 17th. Tickets will go quick. And they go on sale today. At 11 a.m. EST. For more information, check out View Askew for the details. But do it quick, if you’re interested.


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And for those of you who took a little time out of your day to trash Mr. Smith: Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Bitch.

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BOO YAH!

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at April 16, 2009 10:02 AM

Fun fact, 1 in 16 people despise Kevin Smith. 3 in 16 people love Kevin Smith. 12 in 16 people say, "who's Kevin Smith?"

Posted by: George at April 16, 2009 10:06 AM

Fun fact, 1 in 16 people despise Kevin Smith. 3 in 16 people love Kevin Smith. 12 in 16 people say, "who's Kevin Smith?"

Which means he's still got four people more than me. *sigh*

I hope they DVD this one too. I love his tour vids. Him and Henry Rollins I could watch forever.

Posted by: twig at April 16, 2009 10:12 AM

So, Rowles, you planning on flying to NYC and sit in the front row to seal-clap for his innane blathering with the rest of the shut-ins?

Seriously, you have a small amount of credibility alone from running this site, yet you constantly drag yourself down sucking up to this no-talent, toliet-breaking fat-ass. Just get over your first crush and move on already man. Sheesh.

Posted by: B-Unit at April 16, 2009 10:15 AM

That was unnecessarily harsh. Sounds like someone is projecting.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at April 16, 2009 10:23 AM

Rowles, why would I climb up your ass when Kevin Smith's is so much more roomy and comforting, like a Tauntuan in a long black coat? I could stay warm in his ass for eons....

Posted by: Stacy D at April 16, 2009 10:25 AM

Under the really hateful post mine sounds sort of stabby. I was aiming for twee.

Now Hush your mouth putting Smith and Rollins in the same sentence. Hank has been my imaginary bf since 1986.

Smith and Rollins sounds like the name of a tony cigar shop/chop house.

Posted by: Stacy D at April 16, 2009 10:29 AM

Posted by: B-Unit at April 16, 2009 10:15 AM

Translating...

Dustin, I respectfully disagree with your opinion of Kevin Smith and would prefer that you not mention him so often. Thank you.

Posted by: Polite Pocket Translator at April 16, 2009 10:30 AM

I got to sing in Carnegie Hall in college. Now it's old hat.

Old hat, I say.

Posted by: Lucas at April 16, 2009 10:44 AM

So, Rowles, you planning on flying to NYC and sit in the front row to seal-clap for his innane blathering with the rest of the shut-ins?

B-Unit: Wait? You're intimately familiar with the exclamations of a certain porn star, and I'm the shut-in? I think you may be confusing those seal claps for another sound. In your pants.

I think you need a hug. I'd offer it up, buddy, but you know: Ick.

And, as always, thanks for trollin'.

Posted by: Dustin Rowles at April 16, 2009 10:48 AM

Hey B-Unit. Seriously, you have a small amount of credibility alone from reading this site, yet you constantly drag yourself down bitching like a fourteen year old about Dustin's likes and dislikes. Just get over your first crush and move on already man. Sheesh.

Posted by: Pinky McLadybits at April 16, 2009 10:49 AM

Is it too late to add Kevin Smith to yesterday's afternoon comment diversion?

Posted by: Duane at April 16, 2009 11:16 AM

BOOM! Got 'em. 5th row center, baby. The woman at Carnegie Hall wanted to know where I had heard about the event and I gave Pajiba the credit. Thanks!

Posted by: JFD at April 16, 2009 11:25 AM

First: I admit my mancrush on Kevin Smith and am on board with Dustin's appreciation of his work.
THAT said...
"And for those of you who took a little time out of your day to trash Mr. Smith: Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Bitch."
Well, Mr. Rowles' comment gave me an interesting mental image.
Most of you think that DR is up K. Smith's ass.
Now, if the random Kevin Smith hating Pajiban then crawled up Dustin's ass, would that be the Pajiban equivalent of a turducken?
Is there a name for such a delicious dish?
Am I drunk this early in the day?
Damn betcha.

Posted by: Spender at April 16, 2009 11:26 AM

Silent Bob is my hero

Posted by: annoyingmouse at April 16, 2009 11:30 AM

Is there a name for such a delicious dish?

A Silent BoRowleian?

Posted by: admin at April 16, 2009 11:31 AM

Rowles, I'm more familiar with Sasha Grey's work because her films have grossed more money than Smith's and is likely enjoyed by more people. Smith may get to play Carnegie (once), but the porn industry does Vegas - all of Vegas - for an entire weekend, with more in attendance in a single year than Smith's love-ins have gathered collectively.

And at least Grey doesn't beg and plead with the MPAA to get her "porno" film an R rating like Smith had to with Zack 'n' Miri. If he wanted some cred, maybe he'd have let it be at least NC-17.

And by the way, I could use a hug. Though unlike your boy-toy Smith, I have a proper height-to-weight ratio and you could get both arms around me.

Posted by: B-Unit at April 16, 2009 11:39 AM

If I've learned one thing, it's that more popular opinion has to be the right opinion, because why else would it be more popular?

Posted by: branded at April 16, 2009 11:49 AM

And by the way, I could use a hug. Though unlike your boy-toy Smith, I have a proper height-to-weight ratio and you could get both arms around me.
Posted by: B-Unit at April 16, 2009 11:39 AM
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FORGET the hug! You are the proper height to weight ratio to complete the "Silent BoRowleian". (admin, I laughed loud and long at that one. Thank you.)
Pics, please, upon completion.

Posted by: Spender at April 16, 2009 11:50 AM

And for those of you who took a little time out of your day to trash Mr. Smith: Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Bitch.

I prefer douche. That's how all my friends refer to me. Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Douche.

Which reminds me of a joke: What sound does it make when you pour vinegar into water? "Douche".
(Sorry, I couldn't help myself. All my friends are tired of that joke, too.)


Posted by: Codeman at April 16, 2009 11:55 AM

And for those of you who took a little time out of your day to trash Mr. Smith: Crawl up my ass and suffocate. Bitch.

To quote a Kevin Smith movie:

This is why he is the King. And you're a schmuck.

Posted by: figgy at April 16, 2009 12:38 PM

Oh, I LOVE his lectures. His story about that Superman producer who wanted a giant spider and 'imagined' the film above his head? Fucking GENIUS.

Posted by: figgy at April 16, 2009 12:39 PM

"I got to sing in Carnegie Hall in college."

Cool, Lucas! My Sweet Adeline chorus did too. It was a great experience, and definitely worth all the fundraising necessary to get to New York.

Posted by: rlr260 at April 16, 2009 1:31 PM

Man I heart it that Dustin comes down into the comments these days. Mostly to deliver verbal ass-kickery.

Posted by: coveredinbees at April 16, 2009 1:51 PM

My bum feels fine though. I can even see what a lovely sunny day it is beyond the pubic-fringed flesh curtains of Silent Bob's well appointed "guest cottage".

Posted by: Stacy D at April 16, 2009 2:18 PM

I've been to several Q&As in Hollywood since moving out here, but one of my absolute favorites was watching Kevin Smith interview Stan Lee after a screening of Spiderman 2.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at April 16, 2009 2:59 PM

I kinda got really happy when Rowles said what he said (namely, crawling up an ass and suffocating).

I don't get to read all of what Dustin says about Kevin Smith, but I do know that he appreciates his films. I wasn't ever really sure if Dustin paid much attention to the people who were calling him a suck-up because of his adoration of Smith films, but I'm kind of glad he cleared the air by saying that.

I really do appreciate Smith's work greatly, because he just has something about his films. They got something in 'em that I find worth watching everytime. No matter what Smith releases, I'll watch it because the work he puts out is fuckin' amazing, and I never really needed a reason to defend it. It's amazing because it just is.

Not to throw rocks or anything, B-Unit, but if you have grown utterly restless of Dustin talking about his liking for Smith's work, I don't understand why the hell you don't just avoid postings produced by Dustin that mention Kevin Smith. It's not like you have to read 'em, right?

Posted by: Riley at April 16, 2009 5:42 PM

Dustin

Fuck, Marry, Kill:

Ryan Reynolds, Joss Whedon, and Kevin Smith.

GO!

Posted by: L.O.V.E. at April 16, 2009 6:25 PM

People is plural- I voiced no opinion on Dustin's ass-lickery, (I mean kickery) I just declined the invitation up thereabouts because I don't care for Smith's brand of humor.

It's not my favorite, I get tired of looking at his jib. I mean that photo was taken at my alma mater, and I recall fanboys nearly whipping it out in ecstasy at the Heights of The Smith Glib. It's exactly the kind of overexposure that Gwyneth Paltrow and Katherine Heigl engender reactions for other folks.

That's why they call it a multiplex folks. Though I'm aware some boycott them in favor of single screen neon-signed Miramax venues with bike racks and Sparkling Chai Fountains.

Posted by: Stacy D at April 16, 2009 6:28 PM

I saw Kevin Smith's Q&A in Vancouver a couple weeks ago and I learned he hates Drew Barrymore (Why? I don't know, personal preference), he loves Walter Gretzky (yes, Wayne's dad - he was in Canada, he talked about hockey) and he let a male audience member strip on stage - whoa, wasn't expecting the full frontal but I'll take it! - it was an interesting evening.
Say what you will about his directing ability - he does a great Q&A.

Posted by: Popsi_zen at April 16, 2009 6:57 PM

Though I'm aware some boycott them in favor of single screen neon-signed Miramax venues with bike racks and Sparkling Chai Fountains.

Oh, Stacy D, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

Posted by: admin at April 16, 2009 7:27 PM

I learned he hates Drew Barrymore

His stock is rising...

Posted by: branded at April 16, 2009 8:28 PM

I know that many of you who don’t even care for Smith’s films dig the hell out of his lectures

actually i have the reverse condition, i love kevin smith. his movies and humor in interviews and what have you are just greatness. i can't watch the evening with kevin smith(s) though. i tried to watch one, and i kept fading in and out... and thinking 'wow, will he ever shut it?' feh, sooo boring. some parts were hilarious but not enough of them considering how long it was.

i think i'd like to see him lecture in person, maybe it's like the difference between watching a sports game on tv or in the stadium surrounded by drunk people.

Posted by: yeratomato at April 16, 2009 9:12 PM

*because no one else would...

All you pajibaf***ers are gonna pay. You are the ones who are the ball-lickers. We're gonna f*** your zombies while you watch and cry like little b****s. Once we get to Hollywood and find those Pajiba f**** who are making those comments, we're gonna make'em eat our s***, then s*** out our s***, then eat their s***t which is made up of our s*** that we made 'em eat. Then you're all f***ing next.

/end rant against those who speak ill of Bob the Silent>

Posted by: Sweetie Dahling at April 17, 2009 12:02 PM

Stacy D... "a tauntaun in a long black coat"

I'm sure Mr.Smith would be both deeply cut and deeply touched by that.

A bit like the aforementioned tauntaun.

Posted by: Bane at April 17, 2009 11:20 PM

none of my business, but are you sure it was Drew and not Alicia Silverstone, I can't see him adding any 'new' old tiffs he hasn't been already candid about

Posted by: LJ at April 21, 2009 8:09 PM





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