Comments on: The Weinstein Co Pass on Kevin Smith’s Red State http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/ Blogging the Reel World Sun, 7 Sep 2008 09:07:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: highdesertvike http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-98333 highdesertvike Tue, 30 Oct 2007 09:38:09 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-98333 From what I've seen, Kevin Smith is a "love him or hate him" kind of guy in regards to his film works. I guess we know where jason falls in. LOL Personally, I've enjoyed all of his stuff with the exception of Jersey Girl...but I think it was more of a genre thing than the movie itself. From what I’ve seen, Kevin Smith is a “love him or hate him” kind of guy in regards to his film works. I guess we know where jason falls in. LOL Personally, I’ve enjoyed all of his stuff with the exception of Jersey Girl…but I think it was more of a genre thing than the movie itself.

]]> By: jason http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-85514 jason Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:19:36 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-85514 Kevin Smith is a one note media whore. It's about time somebody of status gave him the big fat middle finger. He hasn't made a good movie since Chasing Amy, ...Clerks 2 was deplorable on very level. Thank you Harvey for a good call! Kevin Smith is a one note media whore.

It’s about time somebody of status gave him the big fat middle finger.

He hasn’t made a good movie since Chasing Amy, …Clerks 2 was deplorable on very level.

Thank you Harvey for a good call!

]]> By: Andy http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-85222 Andy Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:27:46 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-85222 I think Kevin Smith is a naturally talented writer, but has yet to really develop any skills outside of his dialogue, or at least showcase those skills. But there's a lot of potential, so it's good to see that he's beginning to take some risks. ...with Red State, at least. I think Kevin Smith is a naturally talented writer, but has yet to really develop any skills outside of his dialogue, or at least showcase those skills. But there’s a lot of potential, so it’s good to see that he’s beginning to take some risks.

…with Red State, at least.

]]> By: Kevin Smith - Red State | Big News About Movies http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84685 Kevin Smith - Red State | Big News About Movies Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:28:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84685 [...] Found this over here. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/ [...] [...] Found this over here. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/ [...]

]]> By: The “Break it Down” Blog » Blog Archive » Weinstein Passes on Kevin Smith “Red State” http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84666 The “Break it Down” Blog » Blog Archive » Weinstein Passes on Kevin Smith “Red State” Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:08:46 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84666 [...] Weinstein up until this point has funded most (if not all?) of Smith’s projects, but they took a pass on this one, with the reply: Dear [...] [...] Weinstein up until this point has funded most (if not all?) of Smith’s projects, but they took a pass on this one, with the reply: Dear [...]

]]> By: 51-life http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84655 51-life Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:14:44 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84655 Thanks for sharing Thanks for sharing

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84620 Peter Sciretta Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:18:43 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84620 Jonathan, You are indeed correct, I don't know how I missed those, both of which are just below fresh. But it should be noted that Ebert gave Jay and Bob 3 stars, that has to count for something. Peter Jonathan,

You are indeed correct, I don’t know how I missed those, both of which are just below fresh. But it should be noted that Ebert gave Jay and Bob 3 stars, that has to count for something.

Peter

]]> By: Jonathan M. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84617 Jonathan M. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 04:19:14 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84617 It's no surprise. It was quite obvious this would happen. I'm a huge Kevin Smith fan, so I look forward to seeing this, assuming it gets pick up, which it should by somebody. And by the way Peter, Mallrats and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back were both Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. But you make a good point countering the post saying he has no talent. Obviously not true. Why these people bother posting here I don't understand. It’s no surprise. It was quite obvious this would happen. I’m a huge Kevin Smith fan, so I look forward to seeing this, assuming it gets pick up, which it should by somebody. And by the way Peter, Mallrats and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back were both Rotten on Rotten Tomatoes. But you make a good point countering the post saying he has no talent. Obviously not true. Why these people bother posting here I don’t understand.

]]> By: Jenny L. http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84598 Jenny L. Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:58:48 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84598 I feel more and more that the Weinstein Bros. may be hurting indie films more than helping them. They have, in the past, turned art films commercial, and now they seem to reject art films that aren't commercial enough. Kevin Smith and the Weinsteins have a long history together, and the Weinsteins should realize that Kevin Smith has a huge cult following. People will go to his movie because it has his name on it. Unless this is some sort of marketing ploy, I think that the Weinsteins have sold out. I feel more and more that the Weinstein Bros. may be hurting indie films more than helping them. They have, in the past, turned art films commercial, and now they seem to reject art films that aren’t commercial enough. Kevin Smith and the Weinsteins have a long history together, and the Weinsteins should realize that Kevin Smith has a huge cult following. People will go to his movie because it has his name on it. Unless this is some sort of marketing ploy, I think that the Weinsteins have sold out.

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84585 Peter Sciretta Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:15:50 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84585 No detectable talent would mean that the harsh critics wouldn't like his films. Chasing Amy and Clerks are currently scoring around 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and aside from Jersey Girl, he hasn't had a "rotten" movie yet. No detectable talent would mean that the harsh critics wouldn’t like his films. Chasing Amy and Clerks are currently scoring around 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, and aside from Jersey Girl, he hasn’t had a “rotten” movie yet.

]]> By: Dave http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84582 Dave Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:54:07 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84582 It's a real tribute to Smith's shrewd use of the Internet to keep his profile alive that he's managed to sustain a career in the movie industry, as he has no detectable talent as writer, director, editor or actor. It’s a real tribute to Smith’s shrewd use of the Internet to keep his profile alive that he’s managed to sustain a career in the movie industry, as he has no detectable talent as writer, director, editor or actor.

]]> By: Peter Sciretta http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84577 Peter Sciretta Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:21:50 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84577 I know I'm biased, but I begg to differ with you: Dogma was a great film, and Clerks II was one of the best comedy movies of last year. I know I’m biased, but I begg to differ with you: Dogma was a great film, and Clerks II was one of the best comedy movies of last year.

]]> By: jerry seinfeld http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84575 jerry seinfeld Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:15:04 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84575 ummmm... maybe they're passing because smith hasn't done anything remotely good or original since 'chasing amy'. but i like how it's been spun to make smith seem like a 'cutting edge' ideas guy... nicely played on both sides! ummmm… maybe they’re passing because smith hasn’t done anything remotely good or original since ‘chasing amy’.

but i like how it’s been spun to make smith seem like a ‘cutting edge’ ideas guy… nicely played on both sides!

]]> By: Robert http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84569 Robert Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:38:58 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84569 God I hate Kevin Smith. Wait, did I say that out loud... God I hate Kevin Smith. Wait, did I say that out loud…

]]> By: Jamie http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84567 Jamie Fri, 05 Oct 2007 20:29:42 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/10/05/the-weinstein-co-pass-on-kevin-smiths-red-state/#comment-84567 "Obviously this is a very unrealistic approach" ...why? This is exactly the kind of thing his fans would go for. He could raise A LOT of money this way. He would basically just be selling stock shares in the film. I hope he does just because it sounds fun to see how it turns out - and Kevin is a guy who lives to have fun and be challenged... “Obviously this is a very unrealistic approach”

…why? This is exactly the kind of thing his fans would go for. He could raise A LOT of money this way. He would basically just be selling stock shares in the film.

I hope he does just because it sounds fun to see how it turns out - and Kevin is a guy who lives to have fun and be challenged…

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