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i don't know what's happened to kevin smith. i used to be a really big fan, and in a way i am still a fan, but one that doesn't really like his work. clerks was great, chasing amy was quality, but for my money mallrats was just laugh out loud hilarious. since then he's gone steadily downhill, from dogma which had a few funny moments, but was ultimately a let down, to clerks 2 which really disappointing right up to cop out which was just plain shit. this sharp decline should lead me to the conclusion that his work just isn't for me any more, but every now and then he still makes me laugh. for example he brought out a live stand-up type dvd called an evening with kevin smith, where he proved that he's just a master at telling a story on stage. i've listened to a few of his podcasts and he's still quick witted and phrases things in a funny way. and in an otherwise average movie like zack and miri make a porno, i sat there with a straight face until craig robinson delivers the line which i've stolen as this photo's title. i'm resigned to him no longer being the movie maker i wish he was, but he's created enough goodwill in my mind that i'm happy to accept that all i'll get is the occasional giggle.

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