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We've spotted Lindsay at the local movie theater in Palm Desert three times this week already!

Last night she went to see Due Date with Robert Downey, Jr. and Zach Galifianakis. The girl MUST need a good laugh after all the heavy stuff she's been going through.

But could she also be brushing up on her acting skills by watching other actors do their stuff??? Is she preparing for her big return to big screen?