LAS VEGAS - Jonas Åkerlund's feature film "Spun" premiered at the CineVegas Film Festival here last weekend with a Roxette song in the soundtrack.

  Before the movie started, a host introduced Jonas as the director. Turning to face the audience, and wearing a gray hat, it looked to this reporter as if Jonas had lost a lot of weight (perhaps the same diet Per has been on!).

  The movie included "Stupid," as indicated in the end credits: Written by Gessle, performed by Roxette. However, it was not featured in a prominent position. "Stupid" was playing in the background during one of the scenes while the characters were driving, but you can hardly hear the music due to dialogue.

  There will be much comparision by movie critics between this movie and "Trainspotting," because of similar themes and subject matter. The film had a very grainy look, similar to the "Salvation" video that was shot on Super 8 film. There are cameo appearances from porn stars, the lead singer of Judas Priest, and the lead singer of "Smashing Pumpkins."

  "Spun" is expected to be released in movie theatres this fall.