Independent DVD Gifts
Thanks to limited budgetary discretion, independent films rely largely on word of mouth in order to be seen by even viewers who will later reference them as their favorite films. Give the gift of true cinematic greatness this Christmas by sharing some of your favorite titles of the year with friends and family. Here’s a list of some of our favorite movies, some of which even promote a few timeless Christmas themes like family togetherness, all of which will look great covered in wrapping paper and adorned with a bow.1. The Kids Are All Right (Rated R) DVD Release: November 16, 2010 Offering a comical look at a modern take on family life, the movie explores the happy home of a lesbian couple who adopted with an anonymous sperm donor. All is well their children contact the sperm bank on the eldest’s 18th birthday in order to learn the identity of their birth father. All goes swimmingly until the chemistry between father and mothers becomes too much to resist and questions of sexuality begin to arise throughout the family. This highly enjoyable dramedy is bold enough to explore tough subject matter and smart enough to do so in a cleverly entertaining way. Read more »