For some reason the movies in this list flew under the public’s radar, even if they’d been given some promotion. It’s a shame because they all held my attention, made me think, and were outright entertaining. If you’ve been following my blog, you may have already seen a few of them; if you haven’t, please give one or two of them a try. You deserve it.
FYI: The order of this list is random.
Port Authority
Port Authority is a tragic romance that’s easy to get lost in. It’s gritty realness, well developed script, and smart directing make this a must-see.
Read my review for Port Authority
Dating Amber
Dating Amber is a well-conceived film about sexual identity and acceptance. The characters are highly relatable, as are the situations.
Read my review for Dating Amber
Teenage Kicks
Teenage Kicks is a well-crafted film about people dealing with grief. Because the main character is a teenager whose guilt causes him to fall into a downward spiral of anger and drugs, it can be difficult to watch. But the end is worth the ride.
Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding is a kick ass lesbian romance with bite and some horror. The outrageousness doesn’t happen until the story really gets into full gear, and you won’t believe it when it does.
Read my review for Love Lies Bleeding.
Runs in the Family
Runs in the Family is a delightful film about family and acceptance. Its delightfully quirky characters and shady dealings make for a fun romp. And if you’re the type to re-watch a film, Runs in the Family will feel like a different movie since you’ll know the characters’ real motivations.