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Somers Town (2008) is fresh and lighthearted coming of age story that has real-life charm and drama. It is serious yet fun look at growing up. The people you meet and the situations you get into, as well as your dreams, truly shape who you are. Being filmed in black and white gives it a clean feel that enables you to focus on the events and characters without distraction. The original music by Gaven Clark is refreshing and perfectly fits the...… Continue

Caribe (2004) takes place in Limon Costa Rica during an intense battle about drilling for oil and follows a husband and wife. Vicente (Jorge Perugorría) and Abigail (Cuca Escribano) own a successful banana plantation and are well respected in the community as they live a happy life.

One day Abigail's half-sister Irene (Maya Zapata) shows up; she was unaware she even had a half sister. Enjoyed by her company she invites her to stay and live with them. As she settles in the three enjoy some happy… Continue

Ryan Gosling (The Notebook) stars in Half Nelson (2006) along with Shareeka Epps. Dan Dunne (Gosling) is a exceptional teacher; one of those you would remember all your life because of how they taught and inspired you. In his 20's and teaching 14 year olds in junior high school certainly has its challenges as he moves forward... more

The Education of Charlie Banks (2007) is a beautifully written, directed, and acted independent film about life, college, friendship, growing up, discovery, and the decisions we make. The cinematography and music make the movie flow wonderfully in this low key story. Read more here.

Jerome Bixby worked on this film for almost forty years; finishing just before he passed away in 1998. The Man from Earth (2007) is his final work of a long successful career including writing for Twilight Zone and Star Trek. Read the full review here.