Claiming to be "reminiscent of the quirky pleasures of Amélie, with the cinematic sophistication of David Lynch," Seattleite William Weiss' film follows an old man who attempts to apply a system of logic to the confusing organization of telephone poles.

No, it's not the Indiana Jones trilogy. Instead, these are "the best films from the 2004 edition of The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival." Try to contain your artifact- and thesis-inspired excitement, four-eyes.

The U.S. supports the junta in Rio against the Brazilian people, while students take matters into their own hands and kidnap the U.S. ambassador, played by Alan Arkin. Based on a true story.

A "multi-media counter-hegemonic festival" that focuses on pranks against corporations and government institutions. Incorporating live performance and video, the fest claims to have "a sexy, smash-it-up, radical anti-capitalist anti-globalization perspective." It could be cool, or it could be that these guys are trying way too hard.

1998's glamrock film, starring Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, and Christian Bale. Plus, director Todd Haynes will be in attendance for "casual conversation" prior to the screening. Also: beer. Seating's limited, so RSVP.

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