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Kevin Smith reflects on the 25th anniversary of his film 'Dogma,' discussing its heretical themes, the faith that inspired it, and his current thoughts on religion and spirituality as he works on a sequel, 'Dogma 2,' amid personal struggles and changing beliefs.
Kevin Smith has accepted an outright assignment with the Yankees and will return to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. DJ LeMahieu has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list and will take over third base duties. The Yankees also activated reliever Ian Hamilton from the COVID-19 list. Smith, who had the option to elect free agency, will await another opportunity in the majors.
The Oakland Athletics have placed infielder Kevin Smith on the 10-day injured list due to a back strain and selected the contract of utilityman Tyler Wade from Triple-A to take his spot on the active roster. Wade, a veteran of seven MLB seasons, will provide the A’s with depth at multiple positions. Smith has been struggling this season and will be sidelined while he recovers from his injury.
"Chasing Chasing Amy" is a new documentary premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival that explores the impact of Kevin Smith's 1997 film "Chasing Amy" on the LGBTQ community. Filmmaker Sav Rodgers, a transgender man, recounts his own obsession with the movie and interviews Smith, cast members, and other filmmakers and critics to delve into the complexities of the film's sexual politics. The documentary also follows Rodgers' personal journey of coming out and transitioning. "Chasing Chasing Amy" will also close next month's Outfest in Los Angeles.
Director Sav Rodgers explores their love for Kevin Smith's 1997 rom-com "Chasing Amy" in a new documentary, "Chasing Chasing Amy," which also delves into the film's problematic elements and its impact on LGBTQ+ representation in cinema. The film features interviews with Smith, Guinevere Turner, Joey Lauren Adams, and others, and premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. Despite some weaknesses in the personal narrative, the documentary offers a thorough analysis of the film and its cultural significance.
Filmmaker Kevin Smith has revealed that he spent a month in an Arizona treatment center last January to get treatment for his mental health after recognizing that he was dealing with trauma stemming from childhood sexual abuse and body dysmorphia. Smith learned about trauma and self-acceptance while in treatment and has since stopped smoking weed, logged off social media, and adopted a healthier mindset.
Kevin Smith sought mental health treatment at Arizona’s Sierra Tucson center in January 2022 after childhood trauma led him to create a "larger than life" personality to cope. Smith revealed that he was sexually abused at the age of six and was made fun of by a teacher at the age of nine. During treatment, Smith learned that trauma is trauma, regardless of its level, and modified his lifestyle by quitting marijuana and social media usage.
Director Kevin Smith revealed that he checked himself into an Arizona treatment center in January following a “complete break from reality” stemming from severe childhood trauma and self-loathing due to his lifelong struggle with his weight. Smith claims that at 6, an older boy in his neighborhood forced him to perform sexual acts with a young neighborhood girl. A month of intensive therapy helped him escape from his “larger-than-life” persona and deal with his darkest moments. Smith shared that his goal is to help other people struggling with mental health issues.
Kevin Smith spent a month in a mental health facility last January after having a “complete break from reality” and reveals how therapy helped him understand how childhood interactions were a form of sexual abuse. Smith also recounted various traumatic experiences in his life that shaped his adulthood, resulting in body dysmorphia, overworking to the point of burnout, becoming a co-dependent “people pleaser” and, after therapy, the understanding that he had been sexually abused when he was 6.
Kevin Smith, the writer-director of "Clerks," has revealed that he underwent intensive therapy treatment at the Sierra Tucson center in Arizona in January 2022 to heal from past sexual abuse and trauma. Smith, who suffered a life-changing heart attack in 2018, recalled being six years old when an older boy forced him to perform sexual acts on a young girl. Smith participated in private and group therapy sessions for people grappling with post-traumatic stress disorder. He made changes to his lifestyle, including stopping smoking marijuana and using social media as much. The filmmaker is also releasing a first-person video account of his mental health journey.