Town Diary

I originally saw this film at the L.A. Methodfest where it was nominated for a Best Screenplay award. I thought it was a smart and intricate mystery on a low budget. The story of a down on his luck TV producer who goes back to his hometown to produce a reality TV Show called "Town Diary" & re-opens an old mysterious drowning death of a high school cheerleader which turns into a small town Pandora's box really does hold your interest! But this time around watching it on DVD I really enjoyed the performances. This is a well cast little movie. The supporting players Terry O'Quinn as the bad guy Kiernan, Luke Reilly as the sad every man Frank Ryan and Angelica Torn (Rip's daughter)as the truly evil Liz Barker really stand out. The ending is clever and real with lead players David Andrews and Brette Taylor really bringing it home. Writer/Director Jack Kenny has a good eye and feel for his story. He knows small town Long Island life. A bigger budget would have helped. Anyway, this is a good small indy film!