Welcome to episode 096 of Choose Film Podcast. It’s time to get called into work, miss hockey and don’t forget about the guy in the toilet, we’re discussing Kevin Smith’s grassroots Clerks.

Synopsis
Dante (Brian O'Halloran) is called in to cover a shift at his New Jersey convenience store on his day off. His friend Randal (Jeff Anderson) helps him pass the time, neglecting his video-store customers next door to hang out in the Quick Stop. The uneventful day is disrupted by news that one of Dante's ex-girlfriends has died. After attending her memorial service, Dante muses over staying with current girlfriend Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti) or reuniting with ex Caitlin (Lisa Spoonhauer).

Creative Recommendations
The Fuck-Up by Arthur Nersesian
Book

One Life
Feature Film
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13097932/

Masters of the Universe: Revelation
Animated series
Masters of the Universe is an American animated superhero fantasy television series produced by Kevin Smith and Powerhouse Animation Studios.


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Bio
Mark Anthony Ayling is a writer whose stories previously appeared in Perihelion and Cracked Eye. He has written book reviews for BlueInk Reviews and contributed film essays, reviews and articles at VHS Revival, Horrified Magazine and Filmhounds. A collection of his dystopian fiction, titled Northern Futures, was published by Lillicat in 2016. Ayling is also the author of the periodic film blog/journal/diary The Random Movie Journal. Currently Mark is putting the finishing touches on a science fiction novel (and considering how best to go about getting it published).