André Jebbinson, Staff Reporter

Sebastian Koch (above) as Georg Dreyman, Martina Gedeck as Christa-Sieland in a scene from the movie 'The Lives of Others'. - Contributed

You will find popcorn at Carib, but not at Redbones Blues Café. On Saturdays, you will rarely find foreign films at Carib, but you can at Redbones. That is because the café has been offering the luxury to its patrons.

"We just wanted to offer something different that you don't get at the cinema," said Betsy Williams, operator of Redbones.

This has been going on for about two years and includes films from Russia, Africa, Europe and other destinations. They have recently shown A World Apart (South Africa) and The Lives of Others, a film from Russia. The films usually have English subtitles.

As can be expected, a niche market keeps the film night active. Over the couple years of its existence, the showing has been supported primarily by the same persons with a few fresh faces sprinkled in at times.

Not for everyone

"It is definitely not for everybody. Not everybody is going to like it. You have to be into that sort of thing," Williams said.

For about $200, patrons have access to the lush green lawn, a scene for a perfect evening with a loved one. Whether patrons just want to chill over the liquor of their choice or feast on the meals available, it can be a cozy evening for two or an evening to hang with friends.

"I find it a refreshing change from Carib because they mostly show American films. They (Redbones) show it from a European way of doing things," said Coleen Lewis, who is a fan of foreign films and a regular Redbones patron. "It cool, free and you can watch from anywhere on the lawn."

Williams gives much of the credit to David Morrison, who supplies the films and the giant screen. Morrison could not be reached for a comment.

Redbones The Blues Café. - Contributed