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Laura Dern, Jeremy Irons, and Justin Theroux star in David Lynch’s first feature shot entirely in digital video - Inland Empire, alternately known as Things That Make You Go Hmm. Don’t quote me on that. “Three hours of mesmerizing (often infuriating) incoherence, a puzzle whose pieces you’ll keep trying to put together in your head long after you leave the theater.” - Early Review, Peter Travers, Rolling Stone.

Wristcutters: A Love Story - Shannyn Sossamon, Patrick Fugit (Almost Famous), Shea Whigham, with appearances from John Hawkes (Deadwood, Me and You and Everyone We Know), Will Arnett, and Tom Waits. After slitting his wrists, Zia (Fugit) joins dead-but-not-quite post-suicidals (Sossamon and Whigham), road tripping in an afterlife reserved for their own kind. Teaser Trailer + Additional clips (MySpace)

Maxed Out - Director James Spurlock (not Super Size Me Morgan Spurlock) sheds light on seductive lenders targeting those who are least likely to be able to pay off their debt, the borrow now - worry later consumers, and dubious collection agency practices in this documentary of the culture of debt in America. 15 Clips, via the official site.

Tears of the Black Tiger - Just as you’re lulled into a blissed out-daydream by the trailer for this color-coded, stylized Thai-pop western melodrama confection, the guns start a-blazin’ ala Woo’s Hard Boiled, or Quentin’s Reservior Dogs. International Trailer

Dynamite Warrior - Another dose of Thai escapism, from the stunt coordinators of Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior. A vengeful “Rocket Thief”, ruthless cattle rustlers, and more martial arts action than your daily recommended allowance. International Trailer