I've only seen two of Lee's movies - Son of Sam and The 25th Hour, and I thought both were excellent (particularly the 25th Hour). They managed to touch on a ton of issues without making you feel as though you were sitting down in front of an over-budgeted after-school special. I was very curious about Inside Man, so I'll definitely check it out after your endorsement. The thing I like about Spike is that whether I agree with him or not, he ALWAYS has something to say. Which is essential if you want to make a good movie, in my opinion.