The Atrium

My favorite living director, Wes Anderson, just released (well, limited released) his newest film, The Darjeeling Limited, which follows three American brothers trying to reconnect while traveling across India. Known for recasting actors for most of his characters (Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Anjelica Huston among others), Anderson's style of fractured characters in awkward circumstance amid whimsical songs and soothing cinematography has developed a healthy following. Try checking out some of his earlier works at the library like Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

In addition to his film directing, the soundtracks of Anderson's films should not go unnoticed. The most memorable album for me has been Seu Jorge's The Life Aquatic Studio Sessions. In it Jorge, who also has a minor role in the movie, covers various David Bowie classics with an acoustic guitar and Portuguese lyrics.

As for my favorite director? That would be Stanley Kubrick, in case you were wondering.