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Sweet Sunshine (2020)
Uplifting Faith-based Indie Film
Sweet Sunshine is about a rising country music star and his journey as he becomes more successful. After a tragedy, he meets Sunshine, who helps him deal with overcoming life's difficulties. Strong performances from the cast. Excellent production value for an Indie film.
What Love Looks Like (2020)
Fun Romantic Comedy
"What Love Looks Like" is a heartfelt movie that delves into the lives of singles and couples in different stages of love. The good, the bad, and the funny. And it follows the axiom that love sometimes happens when you least expect it.
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk (2017)
Interesting coming of age story about a Jehovah's Witness
Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk is a semi-autobiographical story about a young man (Gabe) who is struggling with his faith and the rules he must abide by. All while dealing with the conflicts and wants of a teenage male. Programmed to believe one way, while questioning things that differentiate from church rules. Interesting tale and well told. Based on the novel by the same name.
Purgatory Road (2017)
Fun indie horror flick
Purgatory Road takes place in the south, has a host of shady characters, and is bloody fun. The story involves a priest and his brother as they bring "salvation" to sinners. Great cinematography. The production value is impressive for an indie film.
One Step Behind (2015)
Modern Western Thriller
One Step Behind is about a man, Will, who has a sinful past, and who wakes up in the care of a mysterious woman. He doesn't remember what he's done, kind of like Jason Bourne in the Bourne Identity movie. As he remembers he's confronted by the people he's wronged. Good Indie Western flick!
Dark Forest (2015)
Campy indie horror film
Dark Forest is a horror/slasher film that is about a group of friends who go on a camping trip that goes horribly wrong. It reminds me of horror films from the '80s. It doesn't take itself too seriously and pays tribute to the old films with promiscuous couples and gnarly over-the-top kills. Fun movie in the genre.
Before the Dawn (2019)
A story about forbidden love
Before the Dawn is about a young, lonely woman who falls for one of her teen students at the Catholic school where she teaches. Their relationship is complex, to say the least. The characters' forbidden and illegal love is portrayed in an authentic and meaningful way. The acting was great as well.
Dirty Beautiful (2015)
Indie romantic dramedy
David, a struggling writer, meets Kat, who has a tragic past and an abusive ex-boyfriend. As they spend time together, David sees Kat's destructive behavior first-hand. And he is in over his head. They must change and grow to try and make it work. Great cinematography and interesting story. Well done.
Nineteen Summers (2019)
Raw indie drama in the LA hood
Nineteen Summers portrays a young man who is trying to make a better life for himself, his girlfriend, and his baby who is on the way. All this while there's a turf war going on. And in the face of police brutality and systematic injustice for African Americans. Great Indie film.
Hidden Light (2018)
Light in a world of darkness
Hidden Light takes place in a world filled with drugs, drug dealers, and a priest who's involved with the criminal activity. It's a redemption story that is well told. The cinematography is great, as is the acting. Worth checking out!