Klown (2010) (NSFW)

I'm including 3 movie posters. They're all excellent.

Directed by Mikkel Nørgaard

Starring Frank Hyam and Casper Christensen

Runtime 89 min. - Rated R

4 Stars (out of 4)

Available on Netflix Instant, Vudu, ITunes and Amazon Instant

Klown is a victory for raunchy comedies. It manages to be absolutely offensive and filthy while still maintaining a high standard of cinematic quality as well as a touching story. Wait, you love raunchy comedies but haven't heard of Klown? It stars Frank Hyam and Casper Christensen. You haven't heard of them either? That's because they're Danish and we stupid Americans just don't watch foreign films. Don't worry, there's already a remake in progress and I'm sure everyone will rush to see that inferior knock-off version lest they be forced to read a few subtitles.

(Related: Korean rapper Psy encourages people to watch foreign films in Gangnam Style.)

So what makes Klown raunchy? The opening act sees the main protagonist ejaculate on the face of his fiance's mother. That's just the tip of the iceberg.

On the set of "Restitution" - with lots of photos

"Restitution" was filmed with a Red Epic camera.

"I am a filmmaker, not a painter. I have a gift for arranging men and horses." - Werner Herzog

On January 4th I spent some time on the set of a film called "Restitution". It was a KickStarter project that met it's donation goal thanks in very small part to DustyOnMovies' $10 offering. I've donated to projects before, but this is the first time one has been filmed within 20 miles of my home. So I contacted the director, Matthew Pickett, and asked if I could come for a visit. To my surprise, he gave his consent without protest.


 

Matthew Pickett directs a shootout.

Being a western, "Restitution" required a location untouched by modern civilization. Pickett found that location in the mountains of Blacksburg, VA near a horse refuge called Advantage Ranch. This was a double win considering horses would be needed for the shoot. I parked at the ranch and was led down a wooded path and over hills of frozen mud until I came upon a small clearing. Invading that clearing was a cast and crew of about 20 individuals. Reflectors, shades, a camera dolly, make-up kits, sound equipment; this was clearly a rare event in this clearing, whose only other inhabitant was a busted picnic table.