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I don't exactly follow him but why? I've never heard anything controversial he did.
I think people here are taking OPs question a little bit to seriously and Kevin Smith is 100% a valid answer. The question was about someone you "liked" and don't "like" now. Not, who turned out to be a horrible person.
Kevin Smith hasn't done anything controversial and genuinely seems like a nice man enjoying life and good for him. But, artisticly his movies have fallen off considerably in my opinion and lack any effort/message. Personality wise he's also made a major shift. Previously being more thoughtful and critical of things to now kind of just gone full "happy stoner shill".
As someone who grew up in 90s New Jersey Kevin Smiths and his early work will always hold a special place in my heart but I'll probably never watch anything new he'll ever make the rest of my life.
Patrick (H) Willems actually did a great video essay on basically this exact subject that's worth a watch lol
Not OP, but mildly controversial was his movie Red State. It was a not-so-subtle take on the Westboro Baptist Church and their stance on gays.
Or maybe they're still upset about Jersey Girl, which was way too common and wholesome for the guy behind Jay and Silent Bob.
(Hot take: if Jersey Girl didn't have Smith or Carlin, it would've been mildly praised at the time and then mostly forgotten)
I've gotten into arguments with friends about this, but decades ago I stayed home from work sick and watched his Netflix special about how he got kicked off a Southwest flight for being too fat. I was raised religious and have evolved my thoughts over the years, but his parents were in a audience, and he said some of the most crass shit I've ever heard. My parents would've washed my mouth out with soap if I said what he said. I understand overall he's very generous, but seeing his special left a bad taste in my mouth.
Plus, jorts.
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They’re not jorts anymore if they go to the ankle. Whatever they are, they’re a sartorial disaster.
Ok, so it's just the usual Kevin.