Interviews with a point.

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• Spike Lee The director talks about movies, race, and Will Smith.
  Lee Siegel Dec. 1, 2005
  
• Sarah Schulman The lesbian writer Rent ripped off.
  June Thomas Nov. 23, 2005
  
• Sarah Silverman The comedian discusses her religion, Zoloft, and a plan for an unusual softball league.
  Pamela Paul Nov. 10, 2005
  
• Niki Caro The director of North Country talks about sexual harassment.
  Pamela Paul Oct. 20, 2005
  
• Interrogating Ahmet Ertegun The Atlantic Records founder on Ray Charles, Islamic fundamentalism, and his own hipness.
  A.L. Bardach Feb. 25, 2005