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James McAvoy Talks Filth

Scottish actor James McAvoy ("X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Atonement") tackles the role of a corrupt cop on the edge of sanity in the film adaptation of author Irvine Welsh's "Filth."

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Discovering Griffin Dunne (Again)

Actor, director, and film producer Griffin Dunne talks about returning to the starring role after years behind the camera - and shares some secrets about his famous aunt, Joan Didion.

Slint’s Trail from Obscure to Essential

In 1991, Slint released their second record - and then almost immediately disappeared. The band never reached mainstream success, but their swan song influenced a generation of musicians and remains an underground classic. Rico talks with drummer Britt Walford and with filmmaker Lance Bangs, whose Slint documentary is in theaters (and a new box set) now.

“A Well-Dressed Gator” – Lance Bangs

Catch Rico’s chat with Lance and Slint drummer Britt Walford here, featuring fan letters from PJ Harvey, memories of their old Kentucky home, and lots more.  The new documentary Breadcrumb Trail is playing select theaters now, and the seminal Slint album Spiderland was just reissued as a box set.

For Filmmaker Jim Jarmusch: Luck and Cool

Jim Jarmusch's new film "Only Lovers Left Alive" stars Tilda Swinton as half of an ineffably cool and tasteful couple - who happen to be vampires.

Errol Morris on Rumsfeld, McNamara, and Mapping the Truth

For his new documentary, Errol Morris spoke to Donald Rumsfeld about the Iraq war and the former Defense Secretary's personal legacy. He describes it as "One of the most puzzling, frustrating interviews I've ever done."

Advice from Hollywood’s BFF, Actress Judy Greer

Actress Judy Greer has had a prolific career in Hollywood, mainly playing best friends and sidekicks. Her new memoir offers winning insights into the character of a 'character actor.' She stops by to offer some friendly, supportive advice.