Good One: A Podcast About Jokes Kevin Smith’s Dogma Confessional
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Jan 21, 2025 
Kevin Smith, the iconic director behind classics like 'Clerks' and 'Dogma,' takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane. He candidly shares his evolving relationship with faith, shaped by childhood experiences and filmmaking. Expect laugh-out-loud stories about the casting of notable actors, including the challenges of portraying divine humor. Smith also reflects on the impact of 'Dogma' and the excitement of potential sequels while offering intriguing insights into his creative process and the trials of Hollywood, complete with memorable anecdotes.
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Crisis of Faith
- Kevin Smith discusses a pivotal moment in his faith journey while at film school.
- A priest's analogy about a growing glass needing refills resonated deeply, later appearing in Dogma.
Pulp Fiction's Impact
- Seeing Pulp Fiction's tonal shifts and violence inspired Smith to rewrite God, which became Dogma.
- This experience showed him the possibility of blending genres and shocking audiences.
Plenary Indulgence
- Smith's childhood experience with plenary indulgence at his church sparked his imagination.
- The concept of a 'clean slate' and the complexities of heaven, hell, and purgatory influenced Dogma.