Music:
they might be giants. elliott smith. the avett brothers. stereolab. belle and sebastian. bright eyes. cibo matto. tom waits. clap your hands say yeah. viva voce. ben folds. arthur and yu. elastica for when i'm feeling real angry-like...
Movies:
vertigo. lawrence of arabia. the english patient. sneakers. some like it hot. the empire strikes back. mystery men. david mamet, hitchcock, tim burton...all good
Television:
yes but only if the show's been cancelled in 3 seasons or less. sports nights. freaks and geeks. arrested development.
Books:
peter pan. raise high the roof beam carpenters and seymour an introduction. the river why