The Ghost Writer

"The Ghost Writer" (2010) is directed by Roman Polanski. The film stars Ewan McGregor, Pierce Brosnan, Kim Catrall and Olivia Williams. A ghost writer (Ewan McGregor) has been given an assignment-to write the memoirs of a former British prime minister (Pierce Brosnan), and is sent to an isolated island to complete his assignment. The film is based on a novel "The Ghost" by Robert Harris. There is mystery surrounding suspicious circumstances of the death of the former ghost writer, and- as the current ghost writer finds out- there is a political scandal involving the former prime minister which puts the ghost writer's life in danger.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139328/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_Writer_(film)

Mood: Political thriller, suspense.
Good Aspects: Interesting story, great cinematography.

Bagdad Cafe

"Bagdad Cafe" (1987) directed by Percy Adlon, is a comedy about an eccentric German tourist adrift in the middle of nowhere in America, who finds friendship and love with some similarly eccentric Americans in a run-down hotel in the desert. It is a touching and humorous film.

Mood: Lighthearted comedy. Eccentric characters.
Good aspects: Explores the aspects of human relationships. Great cinematography.

Buffalo 66

Buffalo 66" (1998) directed, written & starring Vincent Gallo (whose music also features in the soundtrack), and stars with Christina Ricci, is an interesting film which delves deeply into what it means to be accepted and loved. The film is about a guy who has just been released from prison and wants to visit his parents-who thinks he has been succeeding in life with a career and is married. Impulsively he decides to kidnap an girl who he needs to play the role of his partner. The film turns into a love story which is quite dark but also moving.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_'66
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118789/

Mood: Pretty dark.
Good aspects: Independent & interesting film. Has some experimental filmmaking techniques.

The Italian Job

"The Italian Job" (1969) directed by Peter Collinson, starring Michael Caine, Noel Coward & Benny Hill is a film in the genre of comic caper action. It is set in Italy and follows a group of ex cons as they try to steal a shipment of gold by creating a traffic jam. Great car chase scenes and atmosphere. Michael Caine fits the role perfectly and even is one of the singers in a song in the film's soundtrack called "Getta Bloomin' Move On" which is also sometimes referred to as "The Self Preservation Society."

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064505/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Italian_Job

Mood: 60's action film with touches of comic relief.
Good Aspects: Classic car chase scenes, interesting story.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

"Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985) is directed by Tim Burton and starring Paul Reubens as Pee Wee Herman. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee-wee_Herman) "Pee-wee Herman is a comic fictional character created and portrayed by American comedian Paul Reubens. He is best known for his two television series and film series during the 1980s." (from Wikipedia.) "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" is a visually colourful comedy with surreal sets, and follows the adventures of Pee-wee as he tries to find his unique and beloved bicycle. It is a film for kids, but is very entertaining for adults too.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee-wee's_Big_Adventure
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089791/

Mood: Adventure, kid's story, comedy
Good Aspects: Colourful, funny, surreal

The Bird People in China

"The Bird People in China" (1998) is directed by the Japanese director Takashi Miike. The film follows the story of a Japanese salaryman (businessman) who has been sent to a village in China to evaluate jade, and is accompanied by a yakuza (Japanese mafia). The film has moments of violence (characteristic of Takashi Miike's films), but also has moments of melancholia and beauty.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0142181/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bird_People_in_China

Mood: Magical realism, philosophical.
Good aspects: Interesting story with great cinematography.
Worth noticing: Not your typical Takashi Miike film-which are usually ultra violent.

Buffalo Soldiers

"Buffalo Soldiers" (2001) an American film, is directed by the Australian Gregor Jordan; stars Joaquin Phoenix, Anna Paquin and Ed Harris. The film is set in Germany in 1989, just before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The story focuses on a criminal subculture amongst the US soldiers living on the military base, who spend their time organising black market operations.
It is a black comedy.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0252299/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Soldiers_(film)

Mood: War-related. Black comedy.
Good Aspects: Not your usual war film.
Worth Noticing: Rated R. Some violence, drug scenes, strong language.