Dec 26th, 2008 · Frank Miller, who became known for bringing new depth to Batman in the '80s and expanding the audience for graphic novels, has directed The Spirit, created by comic-book pioneer Will Eisner. Miller says the key to keeping the movie dark is its tone.
Dec 20th, 2008 · Before President Bush laid out his plan on Friday, automakers had pleaded with Congress not once, but twice before it fell to the White House. Lots of politicking went into getting the deal to where it is, and many members of Congress remain doubtful.
Dec 19th, 2008 · In the purely democratic world of hip-hop mixtapes unsigned rappers build a fan base, past-their-prime artists re-connect with an audience, and major-label commodities show their adventurous side on records that overprotective label reps would never authorize and commercial radio could never pick up. Here are some of this year's finest tapes.
Dec 19th, 2008 · A recent conversation about gift certificates being offered by a Midwest branch of Planned Parenthood stirred strong opinions among the Tell Me More audience. Hear feedback about that initiative, and one listener's criticism about another recent discussion.
Dec 17th, 2008 · We've canvassed our reviewers and run the numbers at Metacritic. Now it's time for you to narrow the list — cast your votes now in NPR.org's first-ever Best Movies audience poll. You pick the year's Top 10.
Dec 5th, 2008 · The NFL broadcast Thursday a 3-D version of the San Diego Chargers-Oakland Raiders game in three theaters in Los Angeles, New York and Boston. This latest attempt to bring 3-D to an NFL audience is being designed by a company in Burbank, Calif.
Dec 4th, 2008 · The Bible has gotten a makeover: Two new editions target a young — even secular — audience. One is a slick, illustrated version of the New Testament; the other is an environmentally-friendly edition that takes advantage of the popularity of the green movement.
Nov 29th, 2008 · For musicians just a decade ago, radio was the only way to make it big. The Internet has changed that. Artists like City and Colour can build an audience by sending out their music over various networks. But in a crowded online world, just putting it out there isn't enough.