The Woodsman Kevin Bacon stars as a paedophile returning to his hometown after 12 years in prison to start a new life. Not a comedy.

Trauma Colin Firth awakes from a coma to discover his wife has been killed in a car accident, in this British thriller from Marc 'My Little Eye' Evans. Spooky.

The Motorcycle Diaries Festival honcho Robert Redford produced this unconventional Spanish-language movie about South American revolutionary Che Guevara. Viva La Revolucion!

We Don't Live Here Anymore The ubiquitous Naomi Watts and Mark Ruffalo headline this story of adultery, adapted from a collection of short stories from In The Bedroom scribe Andre Dubus. Oh, the pathos.

Marie And Bruce Matthew Broderick and Julianne Moore are also exploring the matter of infidelity, but with a heavy dose of black humour. It's funny because it's true - allegedly.

The Machinist Described as an existential horror, Christian Bale is an insomniac who begins to experience disturbing visions. Jennifer Jason Leigh co-stars as a prostitute - natch.

That Touch Of Pink The Guru star Jimi Mistry is a gay Canadian living in London whose life is thrown into turmoil when his devout Muslim mother comes to visit. Like a Jihad with laughs.

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead Mike Hodges directs the (still) up-and-coming Clive Owen in a story of a London gangster who comes out of hiding to investigate the death of his brother. Get Carter 2?

Employee Of The Month Indie favourite Matt Dillon does the comedy thang as a bank worker having the worst day of his life. Christina Applegate co-stars in what sounds like After Hours meets Something Wild.

Chrystal Released from prison after 16 years, Billy Bob Thornton seeks redemption after his lawbreaking lifestyle results in the death of his wife and son. Heavy.