Ed Wood (1994)

Director Tim Burton presents a love letter to Ed Wood — derided as the worst filmmaker of all time — Bela Lugosi and 1950s exploitation movies. Depp captures Wood’s sunny optimism, and Martin Landau portrays drug-addicted Lugosi and his waning career.

d: Tim Burton | imdb.com | trailer | Sidekick? | Johnny Depp

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Ferris Bueller is the most popular kid in school, the son of doting parents. Why exactly does he need a day off? Matthew Broderick is charming as Ferris, especially when breaking the fourth wall. Jennifer Grey plays his jealous sister with glee.

d: John Hughes | imdb.com | trailer | Jeanie Bueller’s Day Off