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Rock critic Ken Tucker reviews To Tulsa and Back by J.J. Cale, and Roll It Down by Canadian-American Ray Bonneville.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to actor Kevin Kline, who stars as Cole Porter in the new motion picture about the man and his music, De-Lovely. Kline made a stunning dramatic film debut in Sophie's Choice, but he may be best known for his roles in the film comedies A Fish Called Wanda and In and Out. He's also won Tony Awards for his Broadway performances in On the 20th Century and Pirates of Penzance.

NPR's Mara Liasson reviews Bill Clinton's book, My Life. While the 900-plus pages deal with nearly every aspect of the former president's life and career, much of the interest in the book has centered on his relationship with Monica Lewinsky and the role of Kenneth Starr and Clinton's impeachment troubles.

NPR's Michele Norris talks with actor Tom Hanks about his new film The Terminal. Hanks describes how he developed the character of Viktor Navorski, a traveler from a fictional Eastern European nation who gets stuck in a New York City airport for months after a military coup in his native land.

NPR's Tavis Smiley and music critics Gail Mitchell of Billboard magazine and Stephen Ivory talk about the significance of Black Music Month. They hash out what tunes they would want most if trapped on a desert island.

Music commentator Alexandra Patsavas is a music supervisor in Los Angeles, and we let her listen to all the new albums so we don't have to. Today, she's got five song suggestions that you should consider including in your summer music rotation: "Float On" by Modest Mouse; "Somebody Told Me" by The Killers; "Spitting Games" by Snow Patrol; "Saturday Night" by Ozomatli; and "One Horse Town" by The Thrills.

NPR's Bob Mondello reviews two new independent films: Seducing Doctor Lewis and Napoleon Dynamite.

NPR's Andrea Seabrook interviews actor Willem Dafoe about his new movie The Clearing and his other roles on screen and stage.

Friends, family and fans of musician Ray Charles, who died last week after a long battle with liver disease, gather in Los Angeles Friday to remember his life and music with testimonies, sermons and performances by B.B. King, Stevie Wonder and other music legends. Hear NPR coverage.

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has a hot property with his latest film, Fahrenheit 9/11. It takes a penetrating look at the U.S. political response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Film industry watchers say attempts to censor the film may have improved its prospects at the box office. NPR's Kim Masters reports.