Rules Of Attraction, The (2002) Rating: Starring: Jessica Biel, Kate Bosworth, Clifton Collins, Jr., Swoosie Kurtz, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Kip Pardue, Ian Somerhalder, Shannyn Sossamon, James Van Der Beek Director: Roger Avary Category: Gay, Drama, Comedy, Independent Studio: Lion's Gate Subtitles: Length: 110 mins     From the corrupt minds that brought you Pulp Fiction and American Psycho Forget everything you thought you knew about higher education. Academy Award-winning writer/director Roger Avary masterfully takes you back to school and drops you in the middle of the drugged-out, sexed-up lives of some of Camden College's most disaffected students. Meet Sean Bateman (James Van Der Beek), a womanizing drug dealer whose quest for connection brings him face to face with Lauren (Shannyn Sossamon), a sensitive virgin looking for love but saving herself for the much sought-after Victor (Kip Pardue). All the while, Paul Denton (Ian Somerhalder) wants to make a connection of his own...with Sean. Based on the best-selling novel by Bret Easton Ellis' darkly funny satire of life, love and the pursuit of social debauchery.