Paul Pope

Rare Birds -- In this outstanding independent comedy, down-and-out restaurateur Dave Purcell (William Hurt) is ready to close his doors, until his friend Alphonse devises a wacky plan. They fake a sighting of a rare bird, and soon the place is filled with bird watchers, famous folks and a potential love interest. But Alphonse has another not-so-benign scheme that could put Hurt behind bars and close the restaurant for good.

In this outstanding independent comedy, down-and-out restaurant owner Dave Purcell (William Hurt) is ready to close his doors, until his friend Alphonse devises a wacky plan. They fake a sighting of a rare bird, and soon the place is filled with bird watchers, famous folks and a potential love interest. But Alphonse has another not-so-benign scheme that could put Hurt behind bars and close the restaurant for good.

A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure luminaries to their small Newfoundland town.

A down-and-out restaurateur and his neighbor hatch a plan to lure luminaries to their small Newfoundland town.