To know the origin of “Snoochie-Boochies,” you must spend An Evening with Kevin Smith. The Jersey-bred auteur of low-budget comedy proves equally adept as an uncensored raconteur, regaling five collegeaudiences–his most devoted demographic–in this two-disc compilation of lively Q&A. Sporting his trademark slacker garb, Smith occasionally bites the loyal, sometimes moronic hands that feed him (as a result, audience participation is drop-dead hilarious), but he’s arguably the most publicly and personally honest filmmaker to survive the insanity of Hollywood.

His best stories lift the veil of show-biz decorum, describing absurd meetings with studio executives over his ill-fated screenplay Superman Lives; razzing the artsy pretensions of director Tim Burton; or exposing Prince (who hired him to direct a never-completed documentary) as a self-absorbed Jesus freak.

These attacks aren’t baseless; Smith’s too smartly good-natured to provoke without purpose, and with an onstage visit by Jason Mewes (”Jay” to Smith’s “Silent Bob”), this ribald, sharply assembled Evening compares favorably to Richard Pryor with its outrageous blend of comedy and candor. (Amazon)

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From the groundbreaking Clerks to the hyper-referential Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, lifelong comic-book fan, movie buff, and indie writer-director Kevin Smith is a filmmaker with a distinct vision. This film positions New Jersey native Smith before assembled groups of devoted fans from colleges all across the country, discussing his craft, his feelings, and his philosophy.

Director Kevin Smith records a series of question and answer sessions he held at various universities and releases them in this package. Smith, always a good storyteller, fields questions about his films, his career, and his forays into acting with a series of crowds that welcome him and are appreciative for his knowledge, his time, and his humor. (Barnes & Noble)