“I’m not even supposed to be here today.”
synopsis
Dante Hicks isn’t even supposed to be working today — but he is. Over the course of one monotonous shift at a convenience store, he and his friend Randal debate movies, relationships, and the meaninglessness of retail life.
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mini-review
Shot on a shoestring budget in black and white, it somehow became the defining slacker comedy of the 90s. The dialogue is the engine — fast, profane, and weirdly philosophical. It feels small, but its cultural footprint isn’t.
Cold pizza, fluorescent lighting, and someone who won’t stop debating Star Wars.
Absurdist's Corner
An entire existential crisis unfolds between cigarette sales and gum racks.
fun facts
Made for about $27,000 on credit cards.
Kevin Smith worked at the store where it was filmed.
The original ending was far darker than the final cut.