Empathy Machines

Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychopathic killer. John Dahl. 2001.

A young, reformed gambler must return to playing high stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school. John Dahl. 1998.

A Seattle medical examiner uses an experimental memory transference drug to unravel the mystery surrounding his Wife's brutal murder. John Dahl. 1996.

A devious sexpot steals her husband's drug money and hides out in a small town where she meets the perfect dupe for her next scheme. John Dahl. 1994.

A story of family, religion, hatred, oil and madness, focusing on a turn-of-the-century prospector in the early days of the business. Paul Thomas Anderson. 2007.

An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1999.

Back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, an idealistic porn producer aspires to elevate his craft to an art when he discovers a hot young talent. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1997.

Professional gambler Sydney teaches John the tricks of the trade. John does well until he falls for cocktail waitress Clementine. Paul Thomas Anderson. 1996.