October is almost here. Actually, it’s just two days away. That means there is a whole slew of new goodies on Netflix.

Every month, Netflix refreshes the movies and TV shows that are available for streaming because they either didn’t extend a contract or because they just like screwing with us. Seriously, if they can stream it for a month, why not just have it always available? I guess that would just take out the fun of it.

One thing that Netflix should be praised for is the eclectic selection of movies they have up. If you are a classic movie geek like me, there’s plenty to watch from the silent era to 1950’s technicolor beauties. Or, if you have an inkling for more indie fare, there’s plenty of films available, some just months after their short theatrical runs. The main issue is sadly going through the glut of horrible product that’s on Netflix as well.

You can find full lists of what’s coming up on Netflix at Vulture and The Huffington Post.

So, if you want to find out what you can watch on Netflix when you’re not reliving the entire run of Gilmore Girls or trying to find something other than The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, here’s a few movies to check out.

image of Dustin Hoffman courtesy of INFphoto.com

[new page = Kramer vs Kramer]

Robert Benton’s 1979 Best Picture Oscar winner Kramer vs. Kramer is showing up this month, so if you want to put yourself through an emotional wringer on a rainy day, check this out. This is the movie that really kicked off Meryl Streep’s career, but Dustin Hoffman is also brilliant. Just please don’t watch Ordinary People - the following Best Picture winner - right after it.

[new page = Sleepless in Seattle]

Need a break from horror movies? Nora Ephron’s romantic comedy classic Sleepless in Seattle is hitting Netflix. If An Affair To Remember returns, you should watch that to check out the inspiration for the film.

[new page = Galaxy Quest]

If you haven’t seen Galaxy Quest, there’s no hope for you. This is seriously one of the best parodies of science fiction out there.

[new page = In A World]

I haven’t actually seen In A World... yet, so I’m very excited that it is finally showing up. Lake Bell starred and directed this comedy about a voice over artist hoping for a breakthrough gig. The film earned wide acclaim upon its release last year. This shows up on Netflix on Oct. 7.

[new page = Rain Man]

You can complete your Dustin Hoffman Oscar-winning performances double-feature with Barry Levinson’s 1988 Best Picture Oscar winner, Rain Man. Hoffman plays the autistic Raymond, paired with Tom Cruise as his brother. Cruise actually cares about acting in this film, which makes it one of his stronger performances. Sadly, this doesn’t pop up until Oct. 31.

[new page = Team America: World Police]

From the South Park guys, Team America: World Police is far funnier than it has any right to be. I mean, the movie is made completely with puppets. But... “TEAM AMERICA!!! F**K YEAH!!!!”

[new page = Finding Forrester]

Gus Van Sant’s Finding Forrester is the kind of movie you saw in school, but it’s an inspiring story nonetheless. Plus, you also have a great performance from Sean Connery in there.

[new page = Django Unchained]

Yes! Django Unchained’s life cycle is fully complete. The Quentin Tarantino Western that surprisingly walked away with two Oscars will be up on Netflix on Oct. 23. Just remember to play it really loud, because it’s a total blast. If you haven’t seen it since it was in theaters, be sure to revisit it.

[new page = Shane]

As a lover of classic films and Westerns, I can’t suggest Shane more. George Stevens’ immortal classic is one of the greatest Westerns ever made. It would make a great double-feature with Django, since you can pick up how Tarantino took inspiration from the classics.

[new page = Paths of Glory]

Any time a Stanley Kubrick film shows up on Netflix, it should be news for celebration, since it means more people might see it than ever before. Paths of Glory is Kubrick’s World War I masterpiece, starring Kirk Douglas. I put it at No. 1 on my Top 10 World War I movies list and now you can see why it’s there.