As a seasoned movie critic with over three decades of film-watching under my belt, I must say that Kevin Smith‘s request for his Oscars In Memoriam tribute is nothing short of audacious and hilariously on-brand. The man behind some of the most memorable stoner movies has always had a knack for pushing boundaries, and this latest move is no exception.
Instead of leaving the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to organize a tribute if something were to happen to him, Kevin Smith has taken the initiative to arrange his own In Memoriam segment at the Oscars. This move might not sit well with the Academy, but it saves them the trouble. Known for playing Silent Bob over three decades and directing iconic, outrageous stoner movies such as Clerks, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Zack and Miri Make a Porno, Smith’s choice for his tribute is the most vulgar and shocking scene from Clerks II.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Kevin Smith shared which movie he’d like to be remembered for at the Oscars after his passing. The filmmaker, actor, and director expressed that it might be a scene featuring Silent Bob, but he prefers they highlight one of his directing accomplishments instead. Specifically, he hopes they display a somewhat explicit scene where Jay and Silent Bob attend a stage show, encountering a man in very revealing leather attire and a donkey. He elaborated:
“In Clerks II, there’s a scene featuring a donkey show. We focus on a character named Zak, who is portrayed as quite the charmer. He approaches the back of the donkey, and the camera pans upwards in a tasteful manner. As the scene ends, Zak reaches into his pants and does something unsavory, which is briefly visible before the camera moves to his face. There, he makes a disgusting gesture by spitting out a large wad of phlegm and catching some of it between two fingers, illuminating it against a purple light.
The Clerks II Donkey Scene Sums Up Kevin Smith’s Movies
As a movie aficionado, I’ve noticed that the Oscars have been facing a decline in viewership over the past few years. However, Kevin Smith’s innovative idea for an In Memoriam segment could potentially reignite interest. His proposal, if implemented, would certainly provide the shock factor needed to boost ratings. Moreover, this scene resonates deeply with Smith, as it encapsulates his entire filmography. In his own words:
Request: In the event of my passing, kindly utilize that specific clip. It encapsulates the essence of my work so profoundly. Such a shot is rarely found in mainstream films – possibly in niche genres like animal porn or snuff films – but would never be featured in a movie screened at an AMC theater or multiplex, were it not for Kevin Smith.
Over the past few years, the actor has encountered death’s grasp, having experienced a severe heart attack in 2018. Following this health crisis, the actor has become even more jovial and immersed himself back into producing and discussing his beloved films. To alleviate concerns about the appropriateness of using that clip for the Oscars, Smith reassured everyone, expressing that he found it tasteful to do so.
You are welcome to display this. If someone complains about it being posted following the death of Kevin Smith, you could respond by saying, “It’s not disrespectful. In fact, I believe Kevin Smith himself would appreciate it.
Clerks II
is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
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2024-09-21 19:31