The lives of a 19th-century Norwegian immigrant and a modern-day photographer become entwined when McCormack becomes obsessed with the bizarre circumstances surrounding a grisly massacre to which Polley was the only survivor. As her investigation continues, McCormack begins to believe that the man executed for the crime may not have been guilty. Director Kathryn Bigelow seamlessly weaves the parallel stories of two women separated by time but bound by destiny. Sean Penn, Elizabeth Hurley, Josh Lucas co-star.

Ten top directors, including Nicolas Roeg, Jean-Luc Godard, Julien Temple, Bruce Beresford, Robert Altman, Ken Russell and Derek Jarman, offer up short films set to favorite operatic music by Verdi, Wagner, Puccini and other composers. The result is an eclectic, fascinating blend of sight and sound, with stories ranging from extramarital roundelays to a tale of doomed love in Las Vegas. Stars include John Hurt, Theresa Russell, Buck Henry, Beverly D'Angelo, Anita Morris and Bridget Fonda (her film debut). 90 min.

When a bad back prevents burned-out detective Denis Leary from foiling a killing spree in a fast food joint, his reputation goes down the drain. But he'll soon be back on the job thanks to the "treatment" provided by sexy chiropractor Elizabeth Hurley. Luis Guzman, Chris Noth, Donald Faison and Steve Buscemi co-star in director Tom DiCillo's ("Living in Oblivion") offbeat comedy. 93 min.

A beautiful woman spiraling into the world of heroin abuse meets a charming stranger who helps her with errands and even obtaining drugs. As they start to fall in love, he realizes he must do all he can to save her before it's too late.