You don't want to fall in love with someone who doesn't appreciate a good cheeseburger.

I watched Nice Guys Sleep Alone again last night. This is a fun, independent, romantic comedy that I first found long ago in a "independent film festival" special section in a video store. I rented it because I thought the title and the back of the box was interesting. I've been happy with that choice ever since.

It's got a lot of the classic quirks that independent movies have. It gets a little silly, and sometimes goes off the deep end, but most of the time is pretty good. The acting isn't anything to write home about (especially when you get into the smaller parts - once again, welcome to low budget movies) but thats ok because at the end of the day it's a fun movie. It overcomes those quirks.

The director, Stu Pollard, has had a tough time of it. He hasn't really broken into the Hollywood scene. I occassionaly get emails about his current project, Keep You distance, as he tries to tour the country to raise some money for distributing it and getting it into film festivals.

Go chase this movie down. It might be hard to find, but I know Netflix has it (I also own it, but given it's rarity tend to not lend it out.)

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