Fellini at his best: self-reflexive, self-deprecating, introspective, doubting, and humorous all the while. One of Marcello's finest roles (though he has many).

A giant among giants. Have seen all of his films and he never made a bad one. Most will likely change the way you see the world.

Seen each film by him and love them all. A true master. Aesthetically brilliant with a philosophical foundation which puts him in the upper echelons of filmmaking.

Usually my answer for favorite film. Elegant, paced incredibly, with one of the saddest, most transcendent endings.

Truly monumental work. Not only held my interest for the 15 hours, but deepened and broadened my appreciation for it the more I watched. Incredibly moving. A towering achievement in cinema, or all art forms for that matter.

The cover photo is out of focus. The music is anything but. Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands is the kind of song all musicians aspire to.

The Dylan album that speaks to me most. Emotionally raw and honest in a way most people usually avoid.

This scrawny kid from Minnesota changed music as we know it. People like this don't come around very often. And he's still going strong.

Went through nearly every book of his; he got me through some tough times, namely college. Still revisit from time to time and it's as fresh as always. He lived every word.

One of the greatest to ever work in cinema. He did it all (writing, directing, editing, cinematography, score, etc) and then some. Sublime.

Few can touch his voice and trumpet balladry. A vast discography, but well worth diving into for the dedicated few.

Chetty's later stuff is much more fulfilling for me. This is a gem of a performance.

One of the finest, funniest Chaplin efforts. From the outrageous boxing match to the tender ending, his last silent film was one of his greatest visually.

What a lifesaver. You can buy/sell/find/read/write/meet just about anything here. Particularly enjoy the Best-of section.

This has potential to be an invaluable resource for self-discovery, but in terms of implementation, the devil is in the details. Intriguing stuff.

His deceptively simple musicianship, oft-imitated style and controversial death make him easy to write off, but that'd be a pity.

This stuff keeps the blood pumping in my veins.

One of my favorite places in the city. They play consistently excellent, widely unavailable films. Being able to walk there doesn't hurt.

One of the towering figures in history, let alone architecture. The Ken Burns documentary is informative (albeit superficial). A hero.

Kurosawa can do no wrong. He tackles a crime drama, ransom plot here, balancing a company takeover (money/power) and a kidnapping (family/love) with the touch of a master. Mifune is equally excellent; this is a can't-miss.

Life-changing cinema. A stern warning to those willing to heed it: don't wait until it is too late to do something about your life. Bergman's Wild Strawberries is another in the same vein. Both masterpieces from two of the best.

An actor known for his fast-talking, Napoleonic tough-guy gangster roles, he had several other performances that departed from this typecasting. Supposedly quite generous; and had a love for sailing, painting and farming. An icon.

Plays ballads with the best of them and his experimental work is out of this world. His stuff with Johnny Hartman is a good place to start.

The final part of Antonioni's loose alienation trilogy (with La Notte and L'Avventura). This is perhaps the best of the three visually. His knack for ending sequences is strongly evidenced with other films but maybe none as well-done as this.

One of the finest films I've seen. Heartbreaking and uplifting, possibly Chaplin's most autobiographical and in turn his most touching.

One of the saddest, most touching stories I've seen. Tender, heartbreaking and pure. An American gem, a classic. I could not rave more for this film.

Roger Ebert does a great job of summing it up: http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100211/REVIEWS08/100219991

A master of expression and body language. He took Chaplin and Keaton and channeled them in serious films.

One of my favorite actors. Especially love seeing interviews with him.

Remarkable legacy of honest opposition to the evils that pervade our lives. Aside from Gandhi, who else has proven that non-violence works in such a widespread, profound way?

My favorite American director, some of his latest films notwithstanding (though still technically sound, not as powerful). His impact on cinema rivals Godard. I can listen to him talk for hours (and have - if you count his documentary journeys through Italian/American cinema).

It just makes a lot of sense. I especially like a psychology not based on disorders, but rather on ways to thrive as a human being.

One of the best there is. Uses cinematic space and time like few others can.

Can't say much more that hasn't already been said about Miles. Just do yourself a favor and listen up.

"At one point he was receiving so many offers of roles that they literally filled up his home." He had subtle depth matched only by Brando.

Deceptively simple story that expresses profound messages about the cruelty of man and consequences of apathy. One of Bresson's finest.

His films have been slower to gain release, but of what is out there, each reflects his highly unique style. He blends eroticism, violence, daily life, and morality, all the while challenging the status quo and spurning socially acceptable politeness.

A main reason I love living in New York, the NYPL's such an incredible resource. I'm at my local branch at least once a week www.nypl.org

She's got it all: the voice, the ideas, the soul. If you don't like her, I don't think we can be friends :)

Truly a great, in every sense of the word. At the top in terms of acting (many under-seen gems in his filmography) over such a long period of time, plus quite a philanthropist. I buy lots of Newman products (from pasta sauce to cookies).

A good entry point into Bresson's work. Like his other films, it gets richer on multiple viewings. Tell me you're not amazed by the ending.

Fiercely political and intensely creative. Prolific in many areas (his poetry and short stories are great as well). Filmmaker of the highest order.

One of my favorite painters. His use of color, melancholic content and framing are extremely powerful. There's something about standing in front of his paintings, as opposed to seeing them in a book, that bears more impact than other painters (for some of which a book can suffice).

A revolutionary film that Scorsese referred to as "kamikaze" filmmaking. One of my favorites. A visceral, intensely powerful experience.

The Van Gogh of directing (43 films by the age of 37). An incredible force of creativity that has rarely been matched in any medium.

Possibly has done the most for cinema as an art form since Chaplin. His films are at the pinnacle of simplicity, difficult to get into for most since they lack typical "drama", but if receptive to them, they can be profound experiences.

A necessity for me. If you can feel alright (not bored or fidgety or distracted or lonely) by yourself, there's nothing like it.

Almost a second science fiction film (Solaris being his other) from Tarkovsky. Incredibly well-made. Metaphoric, philosophical and profound.