I'm sure I'l check out La Strada at some point, though it's not tragedy I'm looking for. What would make Fellini work for me is less self-indulgance. Truth is, I *want* to like the guy and his films.

Come to think of it, I still have unwatched DVDs of Varsity Lights and A Self-Portrait of Fellini. Maybe something will click in me with one of these.