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Since 2008, Boomtown has been promoting independent film in Southeast Texas with annual film festivals, special screenings, workshops, contests, and more. Enhancing the appreciation of cinema as art, and encouraging its creation, is part of our mission as a 501.c.3 non-profit organization.

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FF4F: Outland (1981) and Southern Comfort (1981)

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Fun Flix for Free: Outland (1981) and Southern Comfort (1981) by James Byron Wood In these times of paid streaming sites competing for your entertainment…

FF4F: 1981 – A Look Back Across 40 Years

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Fun Flix for Free: 1981 – A Look Back Across 40 Years by James Byron Wood In these times of multiple streaming sites competing for…

The SETX Connection: Texas Godfather (a.k.a. Sno-Line, 1985)

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Grab the Gator & Cocaine: Beaumont’s Own Texas Godfatherby Justin Norris Truly, there is nothing cooler than seeing a town/city/state that holds a special place…

The SETX Connection: Student Bodies (1981)

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THE IDIOTIC AND INNOVATIVE STUDENT BODIES by Justin Norris Lost to time and memory, STUDENT BODIES is something of a strange marvel. It stands out…

The SETX Connection: Paris, Texas (1984)

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WIM WENDERS’ TRANSFIXING PARIS, TEXAS by Justin Norris The great state of Texas is magical. It’s a state where its many diverse qualities converge to…