The best book I could ever recommend is the Count of Monte Cristo...it's my favorite book so I guess that's why. Another one I've read several times is Catherine, Called Birdy...it's not very long but it's very well written and such a fun little book.
I've seen the movie to Count of Monte Cristo! It's REALLY good.
Hmm..I think I can think up some stuff.
Books: Beautiful Boy by David Sheff; the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer [I know, most people have probably read it by now or are sick of hearing about it, but it's my favorite]; Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
Music: Vampire Weekend; New London Fire [new favorite band, just awesome]; Leathermouth [Frank Iero' (of My Chemical Romance) new band; they'll be touring soon]
Movies: Lord of the Rings trilogy [there's a lot of people who still haven't seen it, and trust me, it's worth the 3 hours]; National Treasure 1 & 2; Garden State; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind; Forrest Gump
That's all I can think of for now.