Where I've been and what I've learned along the way…
A Christmas Story
Bob Clark
1983
My favorite holiday movie. Great portrayal of a the trials and tribulations of a young boy growing up in the Midwest. The main character’s obsession with getting a Red Rider BB Gun for Christmas is one of the best portrayals of what it’s like to be a child that I know of.
Breach
Billy Ray
2007
A real spy story, well told. Probably the biggest intelligence breach in US history. Acting is superb.
The Grid
Mikael Salomon
2004
This six part series is one of the best post-9/11 terrorism stories I’ve seen. Manages to include some subtle issues and humanize all sides.
Update 2012: On re-watching this series I’m still impressed, however, the motivations of the head terrorist now seem very vague and diffuse.