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Dennis Hopper starred in and directed the seminal movie Easy Rider 40 years ago. In honor of that anniversary, Taos, N.M., is hosting "Taos Summer of Love 2009." Hopper, a sometime resident of Taos, is curating an exhibit of paintings and photographs there as part of the city's celebration.

The actor won an Academy Award for his performance in Spike Jonze's Adaptation. His latest project is Married Life, about a 1940s philanderer who still loves his wife — enough, in fact, to kill her rather than divorce and disappoint her.

Kenneth Turan says director Brad Bird did something audacious — made a major motion picture with a rat for a star. The comedy they've created is imaginative, good-spirited, funny — and brave enough to let the rats be ratlike, even as they charm the audience.

Getting ready to play assassin Jason Bourne, the boyish-looking Matt Damon had to figure out a way to portray a tough guy. So he trained in boxing to change the way he walked. Damon discusses the complexities and challenges of acting with NPR's Steve Inskeep.

Police in Warrensburg would like everyone to cut them a break. They posted on their Facebook page, asking the public to keep crime to a minimum over the next three days because it's just too cold.

Each season will be based on one book in the beloved series by controversial author J.K. Rowling, and the cast will be different from the films. Some fans are unhappy about Rowling's involvement.

The London-based group brought intensity and energy to its long-awaited set behind the Tiny Desk.

The Portland artist with the most mispronounced name in hip-hop puts on an unforgettable performance.

The Senate Banking Committee grills top regulators and several of the nation's largest lenders about problems with sub-prime mortgages — and what regulators did and did not do to address them. About 14 percent of outstanding subprime loans are now delinquent by 30 days or more.

As Sudan's largest trading partner, China has become a focal point for Darfur-genocide activism. As fate would have it, Steven Spielberg — who is consulting on the Beijing Olympics — may be in a position of extraordinary influence.

For nearly 50 years, NBC's "Saturday Night Live" has been giving viewers a weekly dose of political satire.

Former NFL player Brendon Ayanbadejo and designer Aurora James share their book recommendations for understanding this current moment.