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Demetri Martin is one of a new breed of comics who get laughs with acerbic, relaxed observational humor. He discusses his job as a writer -- for Conan O'Brien, the movies and his stand-up career.

Alan Cheuse reviews I, Robot, a collection of robot stories by the late science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. The book was first published more than 50 years ago.

Spider-Man 2 weaves its way into U.S. movie theaters Wednesday. Tobey Maguire returns as the title superhero, this time suffering a crisis of confidence. Alfred Molina joins the cast as his evil nemesis, Dr. Otto Octavius -- better known to Spidey fans as Doctor Octopus. Los Angeles Times film critic Kenneth Turan has a review.

Anthony Swofford's memoir of his time as a Marine in the first Iraq war, Jarhead, has been adapted to the screen. Critic Kenneth Turan says the movie has brilliant parts and excellent co-stars, but the picture rarely makes the emotional connection it's after.

Music journalist Ashley Kahn talks to filmmaker Cameron Crowe and others about the changing nature of movie soundtracks. Original music is out, while compilations of popular hits are in.

Truman Capote -- the 1960s writer and celebrity -- is the subject of the new movie Capote. The star is Philip Seymour Hoffman, who combines an amazing bit of impersonation with a first-class acting performance. Oscar, anyone?

Rodrigo Garcia's Nine Lives peeks into the lives of nine women... but only for about 10 minutes at a time. He's attracted an all-star cast to the project, which builds on his past exercises in minimalist filmmaking.

Turkish novelist Elif Shafak and producer Sandy Tolan set out to capture the voices of Turkey and its cultural attitude on one street: Kazanci Yokushu, the "Street of the Cauldron Makers."

Some analysts and producers say the entertainment industry is struggling because of the corporatization of movie and TV studios. The pressure to keep stock prices and revenues up contributes to less risk-taking on the screen.

Liev Schreiber stars as the real-estate salesman Ricky Roma in a production of Glengarry Glen Ross showered with Tony nominations. Schreiber, Alan Alda and Gordon Clapp are all nominated for best actor.