DENNIS HOPPER: (As Frank Booth) All right. We're giving our neighbor a joyride. Let's get on with it. Anyone want to go on a joyride with us? How about you?. GROSS: That's Dennis Hopper in the film "Blue Velvet," which was directed by David Lynch, who described Hopper as sort of the perfect American dangerous hero. "Blue Velvet" was one of Hopper's comeback films. A few years before that, he'd been institutionalized, paranoid and totally disoriented from years of drugs and alcohol. Early in his career, he was in two defining films about youth culture, "Rebel Without A Cause," in which he had a small part, and "Easy Rider," which he directed and starred in with Peter Fonda. While Hopper was still using drugs, he played a drug-addled photojournalist in "Apocalypse Now." Dennis Hopper died in 2010 of prostate cancer at the age of 74. We're going to hear excerpts of two interviews with him, starting with the one we recorded in 1990. We began by talking about his role in "Blue Velvet" as Frank Booth, a crazy, dangerous, and weird character. Hopper said that when he read the script, he told director David Lynch, I am Frank.

Celebrating movie icons: Dennis Hopper

In this 2000 interview, Poitier talked about his disastrous first audition, why reading was a struggle and how he went on to become the most famous Black actor of his generation. TERRY GROSS, HOST:. This is FRESH AIR. Let's get back to our series, Classic Films and Movie Icons, with...

Celebrating movie icons: Sidney Poitier

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Ever wondered if your feline friend truly loves you? Cats, those enigmatic furballs, have a knack for hiding their affections in the most subtle ways. Let’s dive into the clandestine world of kitty love and uncover how your cat secretly shows its love for you.

How Your Cat Secretly Shows Its Love for You

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The Plymouth Public Library Foundation has announced the return of its Annual Arts and Crafts Festival, a two-day celebration that promises to be a highlight of the summer season. Set to take place on the scenic Plymouth Public Library Lawn, the festival will run from 10 AM to 4 PM on both Saturday, August 10th, and Sunday, August 11th. This family-friendly event is designed to offer something for everyone, making it a perfect outing for people of all ages.

50+ Artisans, Food Trucks & More: Get Ready For The 5th Annual Arts and Crafts Festival

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Seafair is over but it’s still festival and fair season. With good weather forecast for the weekend, it’s perfect for getting out of the house. There are several festivals happening around the region, covering a range of interests, from food and crafts to a logging show.

Wide Range of Festivals This Weekend

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‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

There’s new blood at or near the top of both the albums and singles charts this week. After 15 non-consecutive weeks in which Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department topped the Billboard 200 albums chart, there’s a fresh juggernaut at No. 1: Post Malone’s guest-packed country epic F-1 Trillion, which knocks Swift down to No. 3. Speaking of “star-packed” and “No. 3,” that’s where Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ “Die With a Smile” enters the Hot 100 singles chart — a strong debut, but not strong enough to displace the two-headed behemoth of Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” and Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help,” which features Morgan Wallen.

It’s Post Malone’s week at the top of the chart, and he had some help

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

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The Union co-stars Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry have been friends for 30 years, yet this is the first time they have worked together on-set

Inside Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry's off-screen relationship

Paramount+ has officially announced that the highly anticipated second season of Lioness will premiere on Sunday, October 27, with a two-episode debut. The original drama series, crafted by Oscar nominee Taylor Sheridan, will once again plunge viewers into the high-stakes world of espionage and covert operations, promising even more tension, action, and drama.

Taylor Sheridan's Epic Drama Series 'Lioness' Is Returning to Paramount+ Earlier Than Expected

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Get ready, because you're invited to the "best late summer beach party in New England!" The Endless Summer Waterfront Festival, hosted by the Hull Nantasket Chamber of Commerce, is just around the corner and promises to be an event you won't want to miss. Taking place on Saturday, September 7, 2023, this event celebrates the last days of summer and the vibrant community of Hull.

Live Music, Family Fun & More: This Waterfront Festival Has It All!

Robert Mitchum was an American actor born on August 6, 1917, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Known for his deep voice and brooding intensity, Mitchum became a major figure in classic film noir and dramas, leaving a lasting impact on Hollywood. 2 / 10. Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer in 'Out Of The...

Iconic Noir Star: Robert Mitchum's Cause Of Death

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

What does it mean to do the greatest good for the greatest number? When the Los Angeles Aqueduct opened in 1913, it rerouted the Owens River from its natural path through an Eastern California valley hundreds of miles south to LA, enabling a dusty town to grow into a global city. But of course, there was a price.

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Director Tim Burton is shedding light on why Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin will not appear in the upcoming “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.”

Tim Burton says Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin aren’t in ‘Beetlejuice’ sequel because he was ‘focused on something else’

The Democratic National Convention is a distant memory. You've already forgotten Beyoncé's performance, haven't you?. This week, we have two middle-aged men who are not Tim Walz and JD Vance sniping at each other. Plus: drugs, Tolkien, sports and novelty beverages! Have fun.

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Clint Eastwood is an icon of American cinema who initially gained universal fame for classic Westerns such as The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, and The Outlaw Josey Wales. Known for his rugged, bold characters, notably Sergio Leone's Man With No Name, Eastwood has successfully dominated the Western genre both in front and behind the camera as an Oscar-winning director, making him a staple in the timeless film genre.

The 10 Best Clint Eastwood Western Movies, Ranked

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Film Icons: Dennis Hopper / Isabella Rossellini

We continue our Classic Films and Movie Icons series and feature archival interviews...

Film Icons: Dennis Hopper / Isabella Rossellini

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