Saturday, February 28

My Best Fiend - Klaus Kinski

Director: Werner Herzog

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200849/

Review: A bizarre, fascinating and touching look into an erratic personality.

Rent it if: You're interested in Klaus Kinski.

And if you liked: Aguirre: The Wrath of God, Nosferatu, Woyzeck, Fitzcarraldo, Cobra Verde

Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Director: Peter Avanzino

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1054487/

Review: Quite funny but never quite hits like the TV series did.

Rent it if: You're already a fan of Futurama, I wouldn't start with it though.

And if you liked: The other Futurama films... obviously.

Cobra Verde

Director: Werner Herzog

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094888/

Review: A strange and tense film that runs a little too long but has a powerful ending.

Rent it if: You want to see some great Kinski acting.

And if you liked: Aguirre: The Wrath of God, Fitzcarraldo

Added cult bonus: Klaus Kinski

Monday, February 9

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Director: David Fincher

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421715/

Review: Interesting and charming but too long and somewhat uneventful.

Go see it if: You have some time on your hands.

And if you liked: Zodiac, Forrest Gump