Not as visually or stylistically innovative as Godard, but equally as important and a better storyteller. Interesting films throughout his entire career; diverse output including many that played with genre. Brilliant director.

Likable actor that worked with many of the great directors (Hitchcock, Lubitsch, Ford, Capra, Wilder). His filmography is overflowing with American classics. He put me off at first (his voice and demeanor mainly), but has since grown on me.

Earnest, natural actor with a large, varied body of work. Definitely recommend going through his filmography and watching some of his high points (Fearless, Tucker, The Big Lebowski, Fabulous Baker Boys, The Fisher King, and so on). He's one of the few actors that makes a movie better just by being in it.

Quite a filmography (almost 70 features), his work with Douglas Sirk provides a majority of the high points but he's done plenty of other great stuff. Part of the movement away from the macho leading actor towards the sensitive one. Great actor.

An unusual actor that had quite a range of ability and film choices. Usually playing a subdued, introspective kind of character with flourishes of anger, he is usually very intriguing to watch.

One of the most interesting working directors, each of his films is an imaginative vision, executed with skill and inventiveness. His characters troubles and strengths are often reflective of his own and though his productions are more often than not plagued by disaster, the finished products are well worth it. Can't wait to see what he comes up with next.

Robert Altman is a visionary. His films are uniquely made and his signature style of overlapping dialogues and a floating, meandering camera is immediately recognizable. Usually works with many storylines woven together like a tapestry of experience. Several great films.

Excellent actor. He's done many diverse roles with several top-notch directors. Great filmography to dive into.

One of the most amazing things about Keaton is that he did his own stunts. The stone-faced wonder.

Slowly working my way through his oeuvre of over 100 films. It's incredible he could maintain a certain level of quality while being so prolific. A true master.

One of my favorites working today. Her stuff with Almodovar is likely best, but she's also done other good ones (particularly Vicky Cristina Barcelona and Open Your Eyes, which was remade into Vanilla Sky).

She has done a ton of great stuff, including and apart from the many Woody Allen films. Rosemary's Baby and John and Mary are two of my favorites.

One of the greatest to grace the screen. His personality got him roles his looks couldn't. Some personal favorite roles: In A Lonely Place, The African Queen, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, They Drive By Night.

The more films I see of his, the more I like him. He had an incredible run of directing in the 2000s. Lots of hidden gems in his filmography (Kafka, The Limey, Bubble), as well as the outstanding ones (Che, Schizopolis).

Incredible director with 2 of the most impressive films: M and Metropolis. Also, his later film noir attempts were very strong, particularly Scarlet Street and The Big Heat.

A wonderful actress that is magnetic in any role. She's done so many great films.

Have not seen nearly enough as I would like to, but mostly because of the unavailability of his works. Pather Panchali is one of my favorite films.

One of the most brilliant directors.

Vibrant director that broke through Hollywood's cliches and mediocrity to create several works of art within a relatively short period of time. Working my way through his filmography.

An extremely diverse body of work filled with excellent documentaries and fiction films. Though some films vary in quality, Herzog is always interesting.

His acting has been steadily improving, as he has been pickier with his roles. He also sets the celebrity standard for charitable giving ($7M in 2009).

Keitel plays the morally conflicted very well (tough guy with a big heart). Too many classic roles to name. Immediately enhances a character.

Walbrook was not in many films, but had intense performances in the ones he was (especially the Powell+Pressburger and Ophuls).

Lays claim to many unforgettable supporting roles, as well as some great leads. Always watchable.

Love this guy (especially when he gets mad). See him in The Last King of Scotland - maybe his best performance. He shows up in some pretty unexpected places, but it's always a nice surprise.

One of the finest actors. Pure charisma and dignity. He's been in so many great films.

Phenomenal performer. Similar to Chaplin or Keaton in terms of body control.

With a voice like his, he could do anything. He chose horror, but also acted in some other genres. Great.

Saw a poster of her in a bookstore the other day; she never took the same picture twice: always feels like you're seeing her for the first time. A real beauty, who could act with the best of them.

Really funny and bears an uncanny resemblance to Allen Ginsberg ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Ginsberg).

Love him or hate him, Godard is an essential part of the film history canon. His impact on cinema can never be overstated.