Kevin Smith- Vulgarthon 2000 (hidden camera)

Smith, a Red Bank-based filmmaker, has written and directed Clerks, Mall Rats, Chasing Amy and Dogma, and is a force behind other small, independent projects such as the recently released Vulgar.
So, while a number of critics and movie viewers may not get Smiths filmed vision of suburban slackers and their angst and ennui — often punctuated by obscenities and scatological humor — it seems quite appropriate that he should host and sponsor Vulgarthon 2000.
At the Clearview Cinema, 36 White St., on Monday more than 430 people paid $55 a ticket for the chance to view four films at a little publicized special viewing.
Smith said the tickets were sold through his Web site with no fanfare and sold out in less than two hours.
"We would have sold out quicker if we had more phone lines," he said.
The more-than-12-hour event also was scheduled to include a question-and-answer period with Smith and some of the other filmmakers, as well as breaks between the viewings to allow audience members to grab a cigarette and a container of coffee or perhaps something to eat.
Some of those attending traveled from as far away as England and France.
He seemed somewhat bemused by it all. "They paid $55 and took the day off," he said, shaking his head and smiling. "Thats a lot of money."
"Yeah," agreed Smiths wife, Jennifer. "But its a beautiful day for a Vulgarthon."

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