Independent film director Nick Reve (Steve Buscemi) is making his first feature. Everything that can go wrong does: the rebellious catering crew refuses to replace spoiled milk, his actors are flakey and getting an unspoiled take is nearly impossible. Tension between lead actress Nicole (Catherine Keener) and actor Chad (James LeGros), who have just slept together, contributes to the many problems on set. As money and time run out, Nick struggles to complete his film.

Based on a song by the Great Western Orchestra, this musical animation tells of the surprise that Pete the North West Mounted Police officer feels as he is awakened in the badlands by a varmint band and observes cacti line dancing.

This romantic comedy centers on the chaotic love life of Jeffrey, a gay man who swears off sex only to fall in love with his ideal man. Jeffrey's vow of chastity is inspired by a fear of AIDS, a prospect which has started to terrify him so much that he decides he'd be better off never making love again. He is happy and relieved for a time, until he meets Steve, a handsome, charming dreamboat who also happens to be HIV-positive. Jeffrey wants nothing more than to be with Steve, but his anxiety over the disease and fear of commitment stand in the way..

Stoney is a photographer who travels to Jamaica to photograph the KLA$H, the world's best reggae and dance hall bands. Stoney re-unites with an old girlfriend Blossom, who has a big payday planned

Eighteen-year-old Sarah has troubles at home, and when she meets Tom, she thinks her prayers have been answered. His world of raves, ecstasy and euphoria is fun - for a while.

In this raucous comedy, Parker Posey ("Scream 3") stars as a hard-partying NY club girl who takes a job as a librarian. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival**.

Tara (Tara Jane O'Neil) is growing weary of her slacker life. When her brother Otis, an arrogant rocker lead vocalist, abuses Tara after a show, she and her pals hijack his van (full of band equipment), hit the road and form their own band. The film features Ian Svenonius and members of Rodan and The Grifters, playing versions of themselves. With music by Unwound, Slant 6, Freakwater, Versus, Polvo, Smog, Helium and others.. "Strikingly true-to-life...wry comic veracity." - Variety. "An Easy Rider for the 90's and deserves as much attention." - The Alternative Press

Academy Awards and Golden Globes nominee, SHANGHAI TRIAD, is an absorbing tale of the Chinese underworld in the 1930's, focusing on a pampered night club singer Xiao, played by Gong Li who takes on a young boy to be her servant. Nominated for an **Academy Award**. **Cannes Film Festival** winner. Official Selection at the **Telluride Film Festival**.

On the run from an unhappy life in the city, Chrissie Bright is on a journey to find herself. Instead, she accidentally finds Mike Tyrrell when his truck swerves into her car. Mike has two full-time jobs. One is driving trucks, the other is trying to keep out of debt. A talented musician, he's getting nothing but the blues as the bank continually tries to rob him of his dream to become a prosperous cattle breeder. When they try to take away his only hope of success, Mike, his old friend Dozer Brennan and Chrissie are forced to team up and become partners in crime.  

Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava (Juan Manuel Bernal), who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel (Bruno Bichir), is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma (Salma Hayek), who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita (Margarita Sanz), the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband. Adapted from the novel of the Egyptian Nobel prize winner Naguib Mahfuz.