Kevin Smith is a hoot in his commentary tracks for his own "Jersey Girl" and the 1989 cult classic "Road House," directed by Rowdy Herrington.

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You prove your love to films you adore by listening to their commentary tracks. Sometimes they're dull and overly technical, but you can find some gems out there. My picks for the five most interesting DVD commentaries:

5. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, "Good Will Hunting"

The ultimate Hollywood underdog tale comes to life in this track, as the Oscar-winning writers recount the now-legendary back story of the film that brought them from obscurity to Oscar glory.

4. Quentin Tarantino, "True Romance"

It's a shame Tarantino doesn't do commentary tracks on the films he directs because he's damn good at them. The motormouthed, self-loving diva shares his infectious glee for one of his early screenplays. The track's best moment is his analysis of the battle that raged over the movie's ending with director Tony Scott. Tarantino also kills on DVD commentary for "From Dusk Till Dawn," "Sin City" and "Hostel."

3. Kevin Smith and Ben Affleck, "Jersey Girl"

A stillborn, cliché-ridden movie, but the self-deprecating, witty banter between the writer/director and the star makes the DVD worth buying. Smith and Affleck both honestly believed they had a piece of misunderstood excellence here, and it's fascinating listening to them defend its virtues while also making light of its shortcomings. My favorite moment comes when Smith talks about his ideas to redub the dialogue to turn it into a horror flick.

2. Jon Favreau and Vince Vaughn, "Swingers"

Like the Damon-Affleck scenario, only with much more personality and playful infighting. Favreau and Vaughn bicker like brothers as they recount the second-greatest movie ever made (after "Waking Life"). Favreau and Vaughn reprised the setup for "Made," and turn in a commentary that's just as fun to listen to.

1. Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier, "Road House"

Smith and his producer, who provide stellar tracks to DVDs of their own flicks — Smith also popped up with "Donnie Darko" writer/director Richard Kelly for an awesome "Donnie Darko" director's cut Q&A — both goof on and worship this 1980s cult classic, and their spontaneous dialogue is even funnier than the camped-out Patrick Swayze's bare-chested onscreen antics. There should be a theatrical rerelease of the film with the commentary turned on.