Today's Movie Recommendations by Luke

House of Sand and Fog: A woman loses her house due to the nonpayment of taxes and it is quickly occupied by a former Middle-eastern general. The woman then tries to get her house back. How can such a seemingly stale plot produce such a heartbreakingly powerful film? Watch it and find out (I know, Jamie. I forgot again).

Elephant: This ultra-disturbing look into the minds of two high school boys as they plan (and ultimately execute) a school shooting was inspired by the Columbine massacre. It's excellently made and Gus Van Sant (director of "Good Will Hunting") makes no apologies in his presentation. It is far from watered-down or sugarcoated. It is very real.

In America: This is my favorite of the three. I can't really describe it. It just has a certain magic to it. See it if you haven't already.