Milk

Director: Gus Van Sant

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013753/

Review: An interesting and touching if a bit biased look into a man's passions.

Go see it if: You're not so homophobic you can't handle two men kissing on screen.

And if you liked: I really don't know

The Wrestler

Director: Darren Aronofsky

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1125849/

Review: Truly fascinating character study that keeps your constant interest all the way through.

Go see it if: You can handle some terrible 80s rock as it makes sense for the character.

And if you liked: Rosetta, There Will Be Blood

The Brothers Grimm

Director: Terry Gilliam

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0355295/

Review: Fun and enjoyable fantasy adventure that meanders a bit and let's down on the special effects a little.

Rent it if: You want a bit of Gilliam's particular brand of fairy tale magic.

And if you liked: Pirates of the Caribbean, Jabberwocky, The Tenth Kingdom

A Complete History of My Sexual Failures

Director: Chris Waitt

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1037033/

Review: Interesting and enjoyable if a bit hard to believe.

Rent it if: You're not too squeamish and you can take a documentary with a grain of salt.

And if you liked: High Fidelity

Tideland

Director: Terry Gilliam

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0410764/

Review: A disturbing, distressing and brilliant depiction of a child dealing with loss.

Rent it if: You can handle some serious taboos being dealt with.

And if you liked: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Pan's Labyrinth, What Is It?

Check this out: Tideland

The Spirit

Director: Frank Miller

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0831887/

Review: Ridiculous crap.

Go see it if: You have absolutely nothing better to do.

And if you liked: Some very bad films.

Check this out: The Spirit

Where the Buffalo Roam

Director: Art Linson

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081748/

Review: Fairly enjoyable if messy look at Hunter S. Thompson's approach to things.

Rent it if: You're interested in Hunter S. Thompson.

And if you liked: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Gonzo

Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson

Director: Alex Gibney

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0479468/

Review: A fascinating biography that never quite delves as deep as it could, but is still interesting to see all the information in one place finally.

Go see it if: You're interested to see someone who had a unique way of thinking.

And if you liked: Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Where the Buffalo Roam, End of the Century

[●REC]

Director: Jaume Balagueró & Paco Plaza

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1038988/

Review: Truly frightening horror that grips all the way through.

Rent it if: You handle single shaky camera movies.

And if you liked: The Blair Witch Project, 28 Days Later, Cloverfield, Right at Your Door, Quarantine

Glengarry Glen Ross

Director: James Foley

IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104348/

Review: Superb ensemble cast that you can't help but be gripped by.

Rent it if: You like some good acting.

And if you liked: Bah, I'm not sure. I've been firing blanks with this section for a while.