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I saw this at the All American Film Festival this weekend. I have no connection to this filmmaker at all -- I just liked this film enough to come on here and make a comment.

I thought this was very well done. I love short films with two characters talking. OK, the woman is deaf but you know what I mean. I loved the setting of it being on the beach at night, with the sound of the ocean, it being in black and white, and I loved the conversation. Just enough was said without it being too much. It so easily could have gone nowhere but it ended on quite a clever note.

This is just a very well executed short. I look forward to seeing what else this director has to offer.

This is one of these films that I don't want to say too much on in fear of giving it away. I found myself unexpectedly touched by this film.

After seeing several of Todd Tinkham's shorts, I see that he is truly a great director. He has done so many different kinds of films and handles each so well. He has a nice touch and feel for his films. He seems like a wonderful director to work for as an actor. He seems very well balanced, in that he lets the actors do their thing, but also finds great shots and imagery to enhance their performances and the film as a whole.

I found Joanna Foster Wilson very believable as the bride of a young soldier off at war. I had seen her in Todd's other films and she always comes off a little different in each role, which is a testament to both her acting and Tinkham's direction.

I think Todd Tinkham shows the ability to direct a big budget feature someday.

My boyfriend and parents saw this at a film festival that I couldn't attend but they told me that the audience was laughing at this film more than any other. I had to see for myself so I got a copy on DVD. This film isn't so much a story as it is a portrayal of guilt. And the imagery in portraying that guilt I found so funny that I couldn't help but laugh.

The lighting and cinematography is excellent. The choice of music was perfect. I can see why this film has been in so many festivals. It's a great diversion. It cleanses the palate in between the not so easy to take films.

This film is a breathe of fresh air. The story is very simple but completely engaging. Todd Tinkham really takes in the atmosphere at the beach, so much so that I feel like I was there. He's patient in revealing the story without being too slow. He lets the audience take it in and relax. There wasn't more dialogue than was necessary. And the visual elements were so strong you would understand the whole film even with the sound turned down.

Sadie Zimet was just adorable as Sadie. I think sometimes children in films can be pushed at us too much that their cuteness is forced, but this isn't the case with Sadie. She was naturally cute with a strong presence to drive the film.

I saw this at a film festival last year and didn't know what to expect. I'm used to a lot of suspense/horror/thriller type films being just really bad. I was surprised at how well done this was. I found myself interested in what was going to happen next. It wasn't predictable but it wasn't so convoluted either, as some artsy thriller films are, so that I was left scratching my head. Overall good pacing, good acting, especially Joanna Foster Wilson and Mary Cates. I also loved how Todd Tinkham created suspense in this film without taking it too seriously. He found the humor in in it.

I'm not a horror junkie by any means, but this film was one of my favorites at the festival! I hope more people will have a chance to check it out.

I'm not someone who normally laughs out loud a lot even when I find something funny. But this tickled my funny bone so much that I had to let it out.

We're the Government and You're Not gives the feel of an older propaganda film, with such a serious delivery that accentuates the absurdity of government intrusion into our lives. Actually, I probably am insulting it by saying it has the feel of an actual government film. The cinematography is far superior to any government film. The production quality is impressive. And the narrator is perfect.

I don't want to say much to give away the film. Both Democrats and Republicans will find certain aspects offensive, but since when is a film made not to offend? It's fun and packs a lot of enjoyment in a short amount of time.

I heard so many good things about Riverside that I wondered if it could live up to it's reputation. I was surprised that it did. This film had both excellent acting and stunning visual effects, both of which were equally important for getting the feel across.

I was glad I had the DVD because after watching it I immediately wanted to see it again. I was in such awe after the first time that I wondered what other levels of the film I would discover if I watched it again. It wasn't that I didn't understand it after the first time -- it's just that I wanted to see what it was like to watch again. You can watch it several times and discover something new.