Five Star Gift Ideas

Great! If your boyfriend likes watching independent movies, here are some gift ideas that could be perfect for his birthday:

1. A subscription to an independent movie streaming service - There are plenty of independent movie streaming services like Mubi, Sundance Now or Filmstruck, that showcase some of the best indie films from around the world. You could gift him a subscription to one of these services, and he would have access to a wide variety of films to watch at any time.

2. Classic independent movies on DVD - You could also gift him a selection of classic, must-see independent movies like Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Clerks, or Fargo. This could be an excellent gift if he loves physical media and enjoys collecting movies.

3. Movie posters or memorabilia - If he has a favorite indie movie, why not get him a movie poster or some memorabilia related to the movie? This could be a great way for him to showcase his love for independent films in his home.

4. Tickets to an independent movie festival - Many cities host independent movie festivals, which could be an excellent opportunity for your boyfriend to watch films he might never have seen otherwise. Getting him a couple of tickets to one of these festivals would be a special and unique birthday gift.

5. A book about independent films - There are plenty of books about independent movies and the filmmaking process that you could give him, like "Spike Lee: That's My Story and I'm Sticking To It," "Rebels on the Backlot," or "Easy Riders Raging Bulls." If he’s a fan of a particular artist or director, you could get a biography about their life and why they chose to go down the independent film route.

These are just a few ideas to get you started. Whatever you choose, he’s likely to appreciate a thoughtful and considerate gift that celebrates his love for independent movies.

Or you can get him a star map with the date when he was born.