• Ashes of Time

Widely considered to be Wong Kar Wai's most under-appreciated work, Ashes of Time is unlike any other swordsman film out there. Philosophical, character-driven and atmospherically intoxicating, it paved the way for later wuxia epics such as Hero, House of Flying Daggers and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. A truly understated piece of art that demands to be rediscovered by today's audience. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTEuVzLTPeI

• Days of Being Wild

After his poorly received directorial debut As Tears Goes By, Wong Kar Wai's second feature was where it all began for the Chinese auteur. Although far from a box office success, it showcased Wong's unique brand of artistry and established him as a cult figure of World Cinema. Set in 1960s Hong Kong, the story centres on a handsome but narcissistic playboy and the interactions he has with various woman around him as well as the effect he has on each of his heartbroken victims. The youthful protagonist's struggle with his aimless existence and his inability to love is like Salinger's Catcher in the Rye seen through the eyes of Alain Resnais. In other words a must see for fans of Wong. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cExEkJjyD8

• Brick

Produced on a micro budget of $475,000, this is a slick, stylish and exceptionally entertaining homage to 1940s noir set in the confines of a modern high school setting. After the murder of his troubled ex-girlfriend, Brendan (Joseph Gordon Levitt) a Phillip Marlowe-like loner digs deep into a small town crime ring encountering a number of colourful characters that may or may not be related to her death. Anybody with a love for stuff like the Big Sleep and the Maltese Falcon would definitely get a kick out of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cVzHeJ0Z3I

• Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai

I assume most people on the exec are quite familiar with Jim Jarmusch so I'm going to make it short and sweet as possible. Forrest Whitaker plays a black hit man who follows the code of the Samurai and is loyally devoted to his mafia boss. After he is targeted by those who once hired him, he not only find his own life at stake but also his faith in the codes that made him who he is. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rml5ehAl7SM

• Melody

Daniel Lattimer (Mark Lester) befriends the troublesome Ornshaw (Jack Wild). One day, Daniel falls in love with Melody Perkins (Tracy Hyde) and announce to their parents that they want to get married. Not sometime in the future, but now. However, the adults, parents and teachers alike try to dissuade them. Ornshaw also doesn´t like this because he feels that Melody is taking away his friend. But later on, Ornshaw and their classmates are determined to go ahead with their plans for the young couple. A forgotten gem of British cinema - this sweet romantic fantasy about puppy love began life as a flop in both the US and Britain. Despite its enduring popularity in Japan and parts of Latin America, it remains to be seen by the rest of the world. Also, Bee Gee had never sound better on film since Saturday Night Fever. Warning: please do not watch the terrible trailer on youtube.