Movies I recommend seeing...
(I just started this list, so it is short, but will grow as I think/watch more)
Lives of Others
Jesus Camp
Once
Juno
Battlestar Gallactica (the new series)!
Garden State
The Air I Breathe
Hairspray
Hotel Rwanda
The Singing Revolution (about Estonia's struggle for freedom and their inspiring song festival that united the nation. Watch the trailer (it makes me cry). Request a screening in your city!)
(500) Days of Summer (warning: this is NOT a date movie, since it is SO dead on as to be depressing (and awkward if you happen to be in this circumstance), but shockingly funny and cute at the same time. Very clever.)