Question 1

What inspired Jason Reitman to become a filmmaker?

Accepted Answer

Jason Reitman has said that 'Clerks' inspired his desire to be a filmmaker, which he later told director Kevin Smith.

Question 2

How did Kevin Smith fund the making of 'Clerks'?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Smith sold a large part of his comic book collection to help fund the film, though he has since been able to buy most of them back.

Question 3

Why are the shutters always down in the store in 'Clerks'?

Accepted Answer

The plot included an explanation for the shutters always being down because filming had to occur outside business hours and they couldn't afford bright enough lights.

Question 4

Which major film festivals and awards recognized 'Clerks'?

Accepted Answer

'Clerks' was featured at the Cannes Film Festival and Stockholm International Film Festival in 1994, and won awards at the Independent Spirit Awards and New York Film Critics Circle Awards.

Question 5

What is the significance of the number 37 in Kevin Smith's films?

Accepted Answer

The number 37 originated in 'Clerks' as the number of guys Dante's girlfriend Veronica has fellated, and it became a recurring number in many of Kevin Smith's films.

Question 6

What unusual production schedule did Kevin Smith follow while filming Clerks?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Smith worked at the store during the day and filmed for 21 straight nights after hours, getting only 1-2 hours of sleep between shifts.

Question 7

How did Kevin Smith originally fund Clerks?

Accepted Answer

He sold a large part of his comic book collection to help finance the film, though he later bought most of them back.

Question 8

Which major film festival first showcased Clerks?

Accepted Answer

Clerks was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994.

Question 9

What pop culture franchise gets extensively referenced in Clerks?

Accepted Answer

There are multiple conversations and references to the Star Wars films throughout the movie.

Question 10

What recurring number in Kevin Smith's films originated in Clerks?

Accepted Answer

The number 37 originated in Clerks as the count of people Dante's girlfriend Veronica had performed oral sex on.

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