Clerks
Before Marvel successfully turn the concept of a cinematic universe into the mainstream standard , Kevin Smith created his own with the View Askewniverse . Though it ’s hard to say this was always Smith ’s plan , he finagle to build an interconnected world through his independent movies .
In Smith ’s world of stoners , slackers , and laidback Gen Xers retrieve themselves in intersect in the smallest ways while also colliding in some vainglorious ways . But like any good cinematic existence , the View Askewniverse picture were n’t actually released in their right chronological order and fan will have to sort through the movies to get the full picture .
update on October 15th , 2021 by Colin McCormick : While it may not be as popular as the MCU the View Askewniverse still has plenty of fans . Kevin Smith movies have his distinct voice and sense of humor that have struck a chord with many people , including on his various podcasts . But with the recent release ofJay and Silent Bob Rebootand the upcomingClerks III , the View Askewniverse seems to be entering a phase of look back , mayhap signaling an ending in mess . For fans of this connected world , the timeline of the View Askewniverse shows how far it has come .
Mallrats (1995)
• Available on Peacock and Showtime
Smith ’s second featureMallratsbuilds on the aesthetic he became recognize for and also featuresSmith ’s first collaboration with Ben Affleck . It is a simple comedy about two Friend who essay to get over their recent breakups while hang out at the shopping centre .
That theatrical role expire to Julie Dwyer , whose wake plays a major part inClerks . Mallratsreveals that Julie died from a disastrous intercalation after she swim too many laps in an attempt to lose weight unit before appearing on Truth or Date . She ’s also Dante ’s X - girlfriend and was a champion of Alyssa fromChasing Amy .
Clerks (1994) and Clerks: The Lost Scene (2004)
• Clerks is available on HBO Max
It is interesting to see how such a small autonomous movie likeClerksstarted a cinematic world . The movie that gave birth to the View Askewniverse may not be the first chapter but it ’s the epicentre for those that followed it . The Quick lay off contrivance entrepot and the issue come up in several other motion-picture show .
The Lost Scene , which shows Dante and Randal ’s fateful visit to Julie ’s backwash , takes place on the same sidereal day that everything inClerkshappens . The Wake Island was n’t buck for the original film due to a limited budget , hence its invigorate incarnation a decennary by and by .
Chasing Amy (1997)
• useable on HBO Max
Perhaps the most acclaimed of Smith ’s movies , Chasing Amystars Ben Affleck as a Divine of the Bluntman and Chronic risible book , establish on his friends Jay and Silent Bob . While the movie focuses on Affleck ’s love news report when he falls in love with a brave charwoman , but the risible book creations become very important to the cinematic world going forward .
Bluntman and Chronic are seen climbing the soda culture ladder in the subsequent pic , finally landing a cinematic adaptation . chase Amyalso features Jay and Silent Bob guide to Illinois , instal how they get involved in the scriptural shenanigans ofDogma .
Dogma (1999)
Though the other View Askewniverse film had been comparatively ground , Smith leger some braggy swings with his controversial scriptural comedy , Dogma . The moving picture stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as deserter angel whose architectural plan to re - enroll heaven could cause an remnant to all things .
Along with a descendent of Jesus Christ and an Apostelic Father , Jay and Silent Bob become Byzantine in the mission to save up the humanity . At the last of the movie , they decide to return to normalcy by going back to the Quick Stop perfectly setting up their next adventure .
Clerks: The Animated Series (2000 – 2001) and The Flying Car (2002)
• Clerks : The Animated Series is usable on Hoopla and The Flying Car is available on YouTube
The View Askewniverse stepped intothe animation worldly concern withClerks : The Animated SerieswhileThe Flying Carreunited Dante and Randal for a short film .
In their sketch , Dante and Randal make some references to how they ’ve gotten a bit older since their cinematic debut while the fact that the Quick Stop is still standing means it takes place before sure future installments . Their live - action statement about flying machine could plausibly take shoes within the sketch ’s continuity , only less outrageous and crazy than any of the six episode .
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
Much like how the solo movies in the MCU eventually lead to a team - up Avengers movie , Jay and Silent Bob Strike Backfeels like the culmination of the entire View Askewniverse up to that point . It follows the titular stoner heroes as they make their fashion across the country to stop a Bluntman and Chronic movie from being made .
The movie makes multiple references to the picture that come before it on the timeline while the events inJay and Silent Bob Strike Backare mentioned in later movies .
Clerks II (2006)
• uncommitted on Pluto TV and Vudu
Smith returned to the movie that started his career and marks the first true sequel within the View Askewniverse . After Randal circumstantially combust down the Quick Stop store , he and Dante get jobsat a firm - food restaurantwhere , of course , Jay and Silent Bob commence hang out .
While it looked like a drapery call for the View Askewniverse at the clip , Clerks IIinstead give new beginnings to the original mob and Becky Scott – their new penis and Dante ’s wife . It also seemed to ignite Smith ’s sake in returning to some of his old characters .
Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie (2013)
• uncommitted on Prime Video
The View Askewniverse return yet another animated escapade withJay & Silent Bob ’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie . Though the movie prominently boast the Quick Stop , the fact that it is rebuilt by the end of Clerks II tolerate this movie to take position afterward .
Also , the fact that Bluntman and Chronic fight supervillains like the Cocknocker firmly places their second alive shoo-in afterJay and Silent Bob Strike Backsince these case only appear in the later part of the View Askewniverse .
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (2019)
While the View Askewniverse may have been a innovator in terms of building a cinematic universe , it succeed the established Hollywood trend of reboots inJay and Silent Bob Reboot . The moving-picture show followed the same basic premise ofJay and Silent Bob Strike Backonly with the titular heroes attempting to block a reboot of Bluntman and Chronic this time around .
The movie features mess of familiar faces from throughout the View Askewniverse while also allowing the primal characters to grow more into adult with Jay light upon he has a daughter leading to some of themost earnest moments in the View Askewniverse .
Clerks III
The View Askewniverse seems to be go along on with the annunciation ofClerks IIIwith the whole team render . The motion picture will reportedly stick to Randal , after having a heart flack , deciding to make a movie base on his prison term at the Quick Stop .
The motion-picture show will be an interesting looking at the old life of these characters and how they have changed over the years . It will also be interesting to see if this is the flick that finally brings the View Askewniverse to a finale .
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