A frustrated, highly strung, spectacularly unsuccessful puppeteer inadvertently finds a passage way into the mind of John Malkovich and, uniquely skilled as he is in the art of manipulation, this seems like the perfect opportunity to escape his dead-end life and dull wife. There is little point in trying to explain the story further, you'll just have to watch this fantastically surreal, absurd, dark, gobsmackingly original comedy - the brainchild of a quite obviously seriously warped puppy. G find out more...

Tim Robbins wrote, directed and stars in a film that exposes very cleverly the underbelly of US politics. He plays the charismatic Roberts, a right-wing "protest" singer, whose views begin to capture the nation's interest. Sinister machinations abound behind the scenes, and the documentary style works well. Funny too!

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Seriously insightful, if saucy, romantic comedy from director Kevin Smith, the genius behind Clerks and Mallrats. Cult comic strip creators Holden (Ben Affleck) and Banky (Jason Lee) have an unshakeable 20 year friendship, until a spanner's thrown into the works in the shapely form of Alyssa, with whom Holden falls immediately and hopelessly in love. That Alyssa is a confirmed lesbian does little to deter the lovestruck Holden, who continues his relentless pursuit with a vigour matched only b find out more...

An excellent black comedy, handsome thriller and a tall story that keeps you guessing as it unwinds. The genuinely ridiculous plot (a man pays a couple of goons to 'pretend' to kidnap his wife in order to get his paws on his in-laws' 'ransom' money) is completely credible as mighty plans fall apart, spiralling ever more beyond the protagonist's control and leaving us marvelling at the complex stupidity of human nature. A modern classic.

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A screwed-up runaway teenage girl accepts a lift from a Mr Nice Guy, but soon realises he's a notorious serial killer. Having left him for dead she is soon arrested and facing a lifetime in prison, escapes, only to meet the killer again. A high quality, brutally comic, thriller with attitude. Very dark and very good.

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Two London based Irish hitmen await orders in Ye Olde Bruges of picturesque canals, churches and towers in this clever tragicomedy. Ken does the tourist bit while Ray chases skirt and rues the accidental killing of a child on his first and last job. Then Ken gets the word, and it's not what he expected. Meanwhile back in Blighty their gangland boss, Harry, has problems with his anger, his language and keeping his honour. A dark unpredictable tale, original and savvy. find out more...

A slick Dallas oil man sends his agent to a Scottish village to buy it and build a refinery there. But he falls in-love with both place and people, forcing him to question the market driven city lifestyle he leads, its money-oriented values and urban sense of superiority. Totally charming!

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Miles is a 30-something failed writer: embittered, frustrated and emotionally impotent. His one love is wine and though his fondness long ago crossed into alcoholism he is nonetheless a genuine connoisseur. Mile's best friend, Jack, is a hormonal teenager disguised as a man approaching middle age. Together this mismatched pair set off on a road trip through the vineyards of California, a last shout before Jack's financially advantageous marriage. Two unlikable, stunted characters and a lot of a find out more...

After a passionate one night stand Peter, already an obnoxious swine, is convinced he's been turned into a vampire. Donning plastic fangs and sleeping under the sofa, his behaviour grows ever more outrageous as he cruelly terrorises his wretched Hispanic secretary. A superb comic perfomance from Cage. find out more...