A comprehensive list of the favorite films of author Bret Easton Ellis are examined below. Last year, we examined the favorite books of Ellis, which you can find at the following link: Bret Easton Ellis – Favorite Books. Fans of Ellis know that he is an avid lover of cinema, frequently discussing various films on social media …
The Best Books of 2018 (The New York Times, WSJ, The New Yorker & Washington Post)
Below are the best books of 2018 according to the editors of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The New Yorker, and the folks here at Your Favorites' Favorites. For more information on any of the following books, feel free to click on the associated image (via Amazon). NEW YORK TIMES “Asymmetry is extraordinary, …
Matt Burgess – Favorite Books
Matt Burgess, author of the critically acclaimed urban crime novels, Dogfight, A Love Story and Uncle Janice, recently provided us with a list of his five favorite books, which you can find below. It should come as no surprise that one of Matt's favorite novels is the timeless classic Clockers by author Richard Price. Matt's writing exhibits a keen ear for dialogue …
Denis Villeneuve’s Favorite Films
The favorite contemporary films of Denis Villeneuve, one of the most passionate and talented filmmakers working in Hollywood today, are examined below. Villeneuve's films, including Prisoners, Enemy, Sicario, Arrival and, most recently, Blade Runner 2049, have been met with both critical acclaim and commercial success at the box office. He is currently adapting Frank Herbert's …
Jill Eisenstadt – Favorite Books
One of America's great literary voices, author Jill Eisenstadt, recently provided us with a list of ten of her favorite books, which you can find below. Eisenstadt is the author of three critically acclaimed novels: From Rockaway, Kiss Out, and Swell. Following the initial publication of From Rockaway in 1987 (reissued in 2017), Eisenstadt was declared by the media …
Quentin Tarantino’s Favorite Films
An exhaustive list of the favorite films of iconic filmmaker Quentin Tarantino are examined below. Tarantino is currently filming his ninth film (he treats Kill Bill - Volumes 1 & 2 as one film), Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, which will reportedly center around the 1969 Manson Family murders. The film will star Leonardo …
Mike Sniper’s Favorite Albums
Mike Sniper, musician and owner of the Brooklyn-based record label Captured Tracks, recently provided us a list of his favorite albums, which you can find below. The label hosts an impressive roster of bands, including Dum Dum Girls, Wild Nothing, Beach Fossils, DIIV, Mac DeMarco, Gary War, and The Fresh & Onlys (capturedtracks.com). Sniper previously played …
Eve Babitz – Favorite Books, Films & Albums
One of this country's great literary voices, Eve Babitz, recently provided us with a list of her favorite books, albums, and films, which you can find below. Babitz's work has seen a resurgence in recent years with the re-publishing of her novels/fictive memoirs Eve's Hollywood; Slow Days, Fast Company; Sex and Rage: Advice to Young Ladies Eager for …
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Elliott Smith – Favorite Albums, Books & Film
A comprehensive list of the favorite film, albums, books of the late singer/songwriter Elliott Smith is examined below. For more information on a particular album, book, or film, feel free to click on the associated image (via Amazon). FAVORITE ALBUMS The Beatles (The White Album) Jealous Guy Marquee Moon The Marble Index Abbey Road High …
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Ryan Adams – Favorite Albums
A comprehensive list examining the favorite albums of singer/songwriter/producer/author Ryan Adams is set forth below. We conducted an exhaustive review of Adams' social media accounts and examined numerous interviews with Adams by various publications (CBCWeekly, Entertainment Weekly, and Gigwise) to compile the list. For more information on a particular album, feel free to click on …