Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most intimate film with a coming-of-age tale set in the summer of 1986. So, The 4:30 Movie follows three sixteen-year-old friends, Brian (Austin Sajur), Belly (Reed Northrup), and Burny (Nicholas Cirillo). The trio spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local Cineplex. Chaos ensues when one of the boys invites his crush to watch an R-rated film. So, this moment leads to comedic mishaps involving a pompous theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teenage rivalries.
So, I chatted with writer/director Kevin Smith about his new coming-of-age film and how it fits into his repertoire. I also dug into the progress of Dogma and wondered if it would ever see the light of day again. Spoiler Alert: There are plans in the works!
THE 4:30 MOVIE: Kevin Smith | THS Interview
MORE ABOUT THE FILM
Official Synopsis:
Writer-director Kevin Smith presents his most personal film to date with this coming-of-age story — set in the summer of 1986 — that follows three sixteen-year-old friends who spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local cineplex. When one of the guys invites the girl of his dreams to see an R-rated film, all hilarity breaks loose, as a self-important theater manager (Ken Jeong) and teen rivalries interfere with his best-laid plans. Justin Long, Rosario Dawson, Jason Biggs, and more contribute outrageous characters to this poignant comic valentine to moviegoing and the youth of the ’80s.
The film is written and directed by Kevin Smith. It stars Austin Zajur, Nicholas Cirillo, and Reed Northrup as our besties. Siena Agudong, Betty Aberlin, Diedrich Bader, Jason Biggs, Rosario Dawson, Rachel Dratch, Ralph Garman, Jason Lee, Logic, Justin Long, Jason Mewes, Kate Micucci, Jenny Mollen, Adam Pally, Sam Richardson, Genesis Rodriguez, Jennifer Schwalbach, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Harley Quinn Smith and Ken Jeong.
Kevin Smith’s The 4:30 Movie is now available on digital!
