Movies by Jason Mewes

Jason Mewes: The Irreverent Voice Behind the View Askewniverse When it comes to the irreverent, pop culture-infused world of filmmaker Kevin Smith, there's one name that immediately comes to mind: Jason Mewes. As the vocal half of the iconic stoner duo Jay and Silent Bob, Mewes has become a cult icon, his brash, foul-mouthed persona etched into the annals of independent cinema. Yet, in recent years, Mewes has stepped out from behind the sidekick role, stepping behind the camera to pursue his own unique directorial vision. His 2019 film "Madness in the Method" exemplifies his unwavering commitment to the eccentric and the unconventional. Blending elements of meta-fiction, dark comedy, and the quintessential Smith-ian sensibilities, the film offers a delightfully subversive take on the acting process, firmly establishing Mewes as a filmmaker unafraid to push boundaries and defy expectations. Mewes' other notable work, the documentary "Walrus Yes: The Making of Tusk," further showcases his keen eye for the quirky and the offbeat. By lifting the veil on the making of Smith's polarizing, walrus-themed horror-comedy, Mewes invites audiences into the wild and often absurd world of independent filmmaking, cementing his status as a storyteller who revels in the unexpected and the unapologetically bizarre.