The complete and utter lack of Guy Maddin on any list brings a lone tear to my face.
I though he had fans around here...
I honestly can't decide if I'm a fan or not. I love his idiosyncratic nature and his utterly unique style, but in execution I find it a bit tiresome. I should check out more of his shorts because I think "Heart of the World" is his best work. Maybe I can only tolerate him in small doses.
There are three groups with Maddin:
1. What the hell is this crap??
2. Wow, this is brilliant.
3. Good in small doses.
I am in the second group, you are evidently in the third. I think alot of people like the style but hate the actual films; I on the other hand think that behind the weird cinematography, art direction, and sound design, he is actually a really good director in the traditional sense. If you have not seen Careful and especially My Winnipeg, check them out, both great. Also, you should do one of your director polls on him.