is the movie "Clerks" black and white?

Answer 1

Yes.

In 1994, an ambitious filmmaker named Kevin Smith was left nearly dead-broke by his commitment to his low-budget debut feature, "Clerks."

Shot in black & white and filmed in and around a New Jersey convenience store, "Clerks." is genius on celluloid despite little change of scenery, wooden acting (none of the actors are professionals), and a shoe-string budget; it's also pretty damn funny. "Just because they serve you, doesn't me they like you" became an immortal tagline for one of the best independent comedies of all time, which also launched the career of its director.

There's nothing PC about this debut feature, and the relentlessly explicit sex-related dialogue got the film its original certificate, the dreaded "NC-17" rating, which was later dropped down to an "R" rating on a successful appeal by the filmmakers; the characters harass their customers, leave the store during the day to tend to personal matters, and hang-out with girlfriends - not the stuff of responsible employees - and definitely NOT something you would see in any Hollywood production today.

In an era rife with censorship and political-correctness, "Clerks." would undoubtedly receive the scorn and protests of the fundamental religious Right and Left.

The film features Dante (Brian O'Halloran) and Randal (Jeff Anderson), two bored New Jersey convenience store employees who are both called in on a Saturday (Dante is especially upset because it's his day off) and the two break every rule in the book as they meander through the day and encounter all sorts of colorful characters.

Throughout the day, Dante complains about about his girlfriend Veronica's (Marilyn Ghigliotti) sex life, Randal shirks his convenience store duties by shooting the breeze with Dante, philosophize about their daily predicaments, play hockey on the roof of the store, and observe unruly and bizarre shoppers.

There's little plot but it's pure fun all the way to the ending with plenty of laughs too. But if you're the sensitive type, you should stay as far away from "Clerks." as possible, as the dialogue will certainly make you squirm in your seat. "Clerks." also contains many Smith trademarks including "Star Wars" talk, references to Spielberg movies, comic books and hockey, all qualities of which would do Smith good in his so-called "New Jersey Trilogy."

P.S.: Watch out for Smith in his iconic role as Silent Bob with sidekick Jay (Jason Mewes) as they loiter outside the store and hassle customers.

Answer 2

The first Clerks was in black and white.

Answer 3

Yes.

And here's another bit of trivia...... Clerks was made for $27,575. It was mainly funded by 10 credit cards that Kevin had to his name, funds garnered from store credit after he sold his comic book collection, a family donation, and paychecks from working at the Quick Stop and RST Video. It grossed $2,058,957 at US Box Office. Not a bad profit, huh?

Clerks was filmed using a 16mm Arri SR-2 camera and utilized Kodak Plus-X film.

Filming Locations: Leonardo, New Jersey, USA

Answer 4

Yes, and it was made for only about 24,000 dollars. Kevin Smith maxed out a few credit cards and shot the film where he worked. The new film Clerks 2 is in color and cost several million dollars more... but at least this time around they didn't have to eat pop tarts the whole time! ;)

Answer 5

Yes, but that doesn't make it rule any less. If anything it makes it rule more. Clerks 2 is in color.

Answer 6

It is, it's to simulate the monotony of everyday life. Like this is just like every other day.

One of the greatest underground movies of all time.

Kevin Smith is a modern day Shakespeare.

Answer 7

The original is in black & white.
The cartoon is in color.
The new movie is in color (or at least the previews are)!

Answer 8

Yes, quit messing with the settings on your TV.

Answer 9

Yes.

Answer 10

yes, 'cause it's supposed to be like a security camera recording