Posted by LadyDream at 98ad5d80.ipt.aol.com on February 10, 2000 at 11:33:10:
While Mallrats 2 is sure to be a fun project, it's not one that needs to be made. Like most people, I saw Mallrats on video, and enjoyed it immensely. But I think that's where it should end.
Mallrats fits perfectly into your trio of films: Clerks, Mallrats and Dogma. Clerks is a raunchy glimpse into lame part-time jobs and the conversations between good friends. Mallrats is a wry look at suburban mall life, one that many teens could relate to. And Dogma was a satirical romp, filled with religious innuendo and humor. However, the one film that really stands out from your body of work is Chasing Amy.
Chasing Amy felt personal. It evoked painful realizations and included some truly heart-wrenching scenes. Love was intrinsic to the plot, but on a variety of levels. To me, this is your most powerful film. And I'd love to see more like it.
Your fan base will follow you, regardless of what you write and direct. We support your honest efforts and truly enjoy the results. But perhaps it's time to find a project that feels personal and is a blast to shoot.
Jade Walker
Editor, Inscriptions
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"Love takes hostages. It gets inside you. It eats you out and leaves you crying in the darkness, so a simple phrase like 'maybe we should just be friends' or 'how very perceptive' turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart." --Neil Gaiman