Bandon Gem List

Bandon has the most DVD Gems by far with 65. As with all my posts I encourage you to post any comments good or bad. Also, I have only you to help me catch errors I've made, so feel free to bring those to my attention too. Enjoy!

10 Items or Less Fictional story about an actor researching a role at a convenience
store. Morgan Freeman and Paz Vega star.

13 Rue Madeleine Very entertaining Word War II spy story.

3:10 to Yuma Old west sheriff tries to take a bad guy to the train. Very well acted.

1000 Journals Documentary about an intriguing worldwide art project.

About a Boy Sweet story about a grown up boy who meets a boy who's grown up too fast.

Aeon Flux Charlize Theron stars in this weird mix between the Matrix and the Sixth Day. It surpassed both in story quality, acting and look.

Airplane! Spoof on flying related disaster films from the 60s and 70s.

All the Kings Men Fictionalized account of legendary politician Huey Long's life, Sean Penn transforms himself from a humble mayor into a man of the people.

The American President Andrew Shepherd lost his wife before his first election and now during his second, he meets a lovely lobbyist. Their relationship causes him some political trouble. Funny and touching.

American Splendor Odd character, Harvey Pekar, bumbles along in his real life and creates a popular comic book.

Baadasssss! True story of filmmaker Melvin Van Peeble self promoted and distributed film about life in the African-American community.

Babe Sweet tale of a sheep herding pig and the farmer who believes in him.

Bagdad Cafe Quirky story of strange goings on at a California desert truck stop.

Beautiful Thing and Better Than Chocolate Two separate sweet stories of gay romance.

Blue Collar Comedy Tour I don't care where yall be from these guys is FUNNY. (Bad English intentional. )

Blue Vinyl Environmental concerns over PVC drive a daughter to replace her parent's siding.

Broken Trail Nice un-western western with Robert Duvall and Thomas Haden Church.

The Bucket List Dying old men explore the world together.

Bullitt Old school cop thriller staring Steve McQueen.

Capote Another bio pic this time of the author interviewed the killers for his book, In Cold Blood.

Chestnut: Hero of Central Park Sweet family friendly tale of two little orphan girl's love for their found dog.

Chocolate Rather strange woman opens a sweets shop in a small French town. She has a sixth sense about people and their favorite tastes.

Chuck Jones: Extremes & In-betweens, a Life in Animation Lovely documentary of the legendary animator.

The Closer Cable series about a lady cop who manipulates defendants to confess.

Code 46 Weird controlled future where travel restrictions prevent people from going wherever they want. Tim Robbins falls for the wrong girl and pays the price.

Collateral Strange twists and turns with a cabby and criminal battling each other.

The Color Purple Amazing family drama, adult themes.

The Commitments An Irish lad forms a rock band and they hit it big until the inevitable infighting breaks them apart.

Dave Comedy about the president of the United States getting replaced with an impersonator. Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver star.

Deadwood Western series, adult only, season one and two.

A Decade Under the Influence This series of programs speaks with actors, directors and producers on the topic of film in the 1970s.

Definitely, Maybe Sweet romantic comedy.

Dexter Creepy serial killer of serial killers, very adult themes.

The Dick Van Dyke Show Black and white, comedy writing dad situation comedy from
the 60's.

Dirty Pretty Things This outstanding UK drama tells the story of the lengths immigrants go to in order to survive.

D.L. Hughley Unapologetic Showtime comedy special.

Doctor Who Twenty-first century version of the long running British TV program.

Dreamgirls Fictionalized account of the rise of a girl group from Motown.

Dumbo! Disney classic animated children's film about a flying elephant.

Eagle vs Shark Quirky romantic comedy about a outcasts who find each other.

Eagles: Hell Freezes Over The classic rock band reunites after decades apart.

Eddie Izzard: Circle Cross dressing comic stands up for his views of the world.

The Emperor's New Clothes Napoleon tries to regain is throne and finds joy in the simpler things in life.

Enter the Lone Ranger The first few episodes of the original black and white film serials.

Eragon Family friendly fantasy.

Fail-safe Compelling and well acted 60s era nuclear war drama.

The Fifth Element Futuristic stunning romantic "dramedy" staring Bruce Willis as a former military cab driving maniac who's enlisted to save the world. A pretty girl falls into his cab and he falls for her doe eyed good looks.

Forbidden Planet Mad scientist, Walter Pidgeon, and his daughter live alone on an amazing alien planet until Leslie Nielsen flies down in his space ship to check out the place. Scary monsters and robots make for interesting interactions.

Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life George Baily finds out he's worthwhile after all. Holiday Classic.

Galaxy Quest Mmm spacey. A group of science fiction actors get caught up in a real live space opera. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman star.

The Incredibles A family of animated super heroes fight an evil genius. Suitable for the entire brood.

Juno Pregnant teen sorts out her quirky life.

Last King of Scotland Scary bio pic of the life of Ugandan leader Idi Amin.

Little Miss Sunshine Very much an adult film, despite the name and the outstanding kid actress. I laughed until tears poured down my face.

My Fellow Americans Two former presidents uncover a plot to kill them and they go on the run. Preposterously funny.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? Based on Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, directors Joel Coen and his brother Ethan Coen, send us on a wild tale set in the depression era.

Pan's Labyrinth Spanish language fantasy.

Plesantville A teen boy and his sister get drawn into a 50s era TV show and learn the value of color and genuine passion.

Sicko Michael Moore documentary about health care. Interesting no matter what side you find yourself on.

South Park, Bigger, Longer & Uncut Very ADULT animated long version of the Comedy Central series about four fourth grade boys. Lots of humor they couldn't put in the TV series.

Spanglish Though Adam Sandler and Téa Leoni get top billing the story is truly stars Paz Vega.

Stardust Fallen celestial fantasy.

The Visitor Love a great character driven drama? This is for you.

Working Girl Secretary makes a big business deal while her boss is away. Melanie Griffith and Harrison Ford star.

The World's Fastest Indian Outstanding film about one man's perseverance.