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The dark thriller with contemporary political overtones was adapted by the Wachowski brothers, of Matrix fame. But the authors of the graphic novel, written in the 1980s, have distanced themselves from the film, which follows a masked rebel battling a fascist state.

Natalie Portman stars in the new movie V for Vendetta. She says the project interested her because of its subversive and provocative ideas questioning such modern-day labels as "terrorist."

Michael Winterbottom's latest comedy is Tristam Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story. It's based on an experimental comic novel from the 18th century. The movie is as tricky as its source material.

Racial issues have segregated Christian congregations for decades. The new film Second Chance explores the scenario of forced unity between two congregations. One of the stars of the film is News and Notes contributor Jeff Obafemi Carr talks about his role with Farai Chideya.

If the celebrated cellist could soundtrack his life, the music would be J.S. Bach's six Cello Suites. Yo-Yo Ma explains why they mean the world to him while he played the music at the NPR offices.

Ye Olde Fighting Cocks in St. Albans dates back to the 8th century, with a storied past featuring medieval pigeons, Oliver Cromwell and tunnels once traversed by monks. Now its future is uncertain.

Late-night hosts and comedians Desus Nice and The Kid Mero pick their favorite Tiny Desk concerts.

A controversial new commercial for Chevy pickup trucks uses historical footage of icons like Rosa Parks and Richard Nixon, alongside images from Hurricane Katrina and the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attack. Slate critic Seth Stevenson tries to understand Chevy's message.

Actor Emilio Estevez talks about writing and directing Bobby, his new film centering around 22 people who were in the Ambassador Hotel the night Robert F. Kennedy was killed.

Do you know why Madeline is forever young? Jane Hamilton's wry and moving novel tells the story. Marvel superheroes want you to dress 'em up to fight evil. And if you've been dreaming of a Guy Fawkes day party, we've got a guide. Face painting (see dude at left) is optional.