In light of our recent discussion with Kevin Kelly, I have an artistic recommendation to make: the movie Blade Runner. It's a classic piece of sci-fi, based on a Phillip K. Dick short story which is, as is usually the case with his material, superior to the originating work while remaining true to its core principles. It also happens to be one of my favorite films. A rather infamous piece of film for a variety of reasons, it deals primarily with the humanity of artificial people, who look and act like normal humans but who have serious emotional and physical deficiencies due to their source. This makes it an ideal film to watch in light of Mr. Kelly's interest in technology and some of the philosophical and ethical ramifications of advancements in bioengineering.
On a practical note, I would recommend the "Final Cut" of the film, as it is the director's preferred cut and is the best and most challenging overall. The other versions (there are at least four, total) are acceptable substitutes, though.
Disclaimer: Blade Runner is rated R for good reason, and is not recommended for a young audience.
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