The Village

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368447/

Review: Completely muddles its pace towards the end but has some excellent film-making and performances.

Watch it if: You can shake the Shyamalan baggage.

And if you liked: The Wicker Man

Shame

Director: Steve McQueen

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1723811/

Review: Flawed and ends a little too late but still stylishly put together and interesting to watch.

Watch it if: You're not averse to graphic sex scenes.

And if you liked: Mulholland Drive, American Psycho

The Mothman Prophecies

Director: Mark Pellington

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0265349/

Review: A bit long but manages to stay interesting and keep a genuinely chilling tone throughout.

Watch it if: You like 90s style X-Filesy thrillers.

And if you liked: Se7en, Lost Highway, The X-Files, Candyman, Donnie Darko

Check this out: The Mothman Prophecies

The Artist

Director: Michel Hazanavicius

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1655442/

Review: A piece of pure entertainment that's full of wit and invention.

Watch it if: You're not put off by it being a silent movie. Don't be a dick though, just watch it!

And if you liked: Singing in the Rain, The Lost Weekend

Man on Wire

Director: James Marsh

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1155592/

Review: Interesting, entertaining and funny movie with some genuinely dizzying photography.

Watch it if: I don't know, just watch it.

And if you liked: Project Nim

Trekkies

Director: Roger Nygard

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120370/

Review: Bizarre and interesting if a little cheaply made.

Watch it if: You're interested in Star Trek?

And if you liked: Star Trek, Fuck, The King of Kong

Bobby Fischer Against the World

Director: Liz Garbus

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1777551/

Review: Some odd music choices but otherwise very interesting and at times shocking.

Watch it if: You're not put off by a movie about chess?

And if you liked: Senna, Zodiac

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Director: Danny Leiner

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0366551/

Review: Absolutely absurd and ridiculous but manages to remain very funny and enjoyable throughout.

Rent it if: You're ok to switch off and enjoy some silliness.

And if you liked: Half Baked, Wet Hot American Summer

Good Night, and Good Luck

Director: George Clooney

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433383/

Review: Expertly crafted and extremely gripping with perfect cinematography.

Rent it if: You enjoy very good films.

And if you liked: M, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy