'Inland Empire'

Writer and director David Lynch talks to a reporter at the premiere of his film "INLAND EMPIRE" on Dec. 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. Known for using the same actors in his profductions, his latest film stars favorites Laura Dern, Harry Dean Stanton and Justin Theroux.

Actress Laura Dern smiles for photographers at the premiere of her new film, "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006. Dern previously starred in Lynch's "Blue Velvet," "Wild at Heart" and "Industrial Symphony No. 1." Dern's mother, actress Diane Ladd, also appears in the film.

Actor Patrick Swayze, left, and his wife, Lisa Niemi, pose for photographers at the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE" in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006.

Actor Kyle MacLachlan poses for photographers at the premiere of writer-director David Lynch's film "INLAND EMPIRE" in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006. MacLachlan starred in Lynch's 1990 TV series "Twin Peaks."

Actress Laura Dern, right, and her husband, musician Ben Harper, left, pose for photographers at the premiere of Dern's latest film, "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006.

Rosanna Arquette arrives for the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE" Dec. 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. The film, written and directed by David Lynch, took 2 1/2 years to complete and was shot entirely in digital video.

Actor Mark Ruffalo poses for photographers at the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006.

Actress Laura Dern, left, and writer-director David Lynch, right, pose for photographers at the premiere of the film "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006. Dern stars as a married actress who has an affair with a co-star.

Actress Rosanna Arquette, director David Lynch and musician Sheryl Crow attend the Los Angeles premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," held at the LACMA Museum on Dec. 9, 2006.

Musician Sheryl Crow poses for photographers at the premiere of the film "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006.

Actor Patrick Swayze poses for photographers at the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006. The film starring Laura Dern and Jeremy Irons includes performances by William H. Macy, Julia Ormond and Naomi Watts.

Veronique Passani, left, widow of Gregory Peck, and their daughter Cecilia Peck, right, pose for photographers at the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006.

On a breezy evening, actress Laura Dern poses for photographers at the premiere of the film "INLAND EMPIRE," Dec. 9, 2006, in Los Angeles. The film was written and directed by David Lynch.

Musician Ben Harper poses for photographers at the premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," in Los Angeles on Dec. 9, 2006. Harper's wife, actress Laura Dern, stars in the film by David Lynch.

Actress Kat Turner arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of "INLAND EMPIRE," held at the LACMA Museum on Dec. 9, 2006. Turner appears in the film, which opens in limited release in L.A. on Dec. 15.