The problem with an actor like Johnny Depp is finding movies in his history that aren't fantastic. Then you have to consider the movies that aren't that good,

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stoners are riding high nowadays. Fans are buzzing about the reunion of Cheech and Chong after a long feud, and a couple of tokers are lighting up the box office with ''Pineapple Express.''

A New York party to honor late author Hunter S. Thompson attracted a star-studded crowd including Meg Ryan, Jimmy Buffett and Candice Bergen on Wednesday.

Johnny Depp, who began as one of the most intriguing actors of his generation, has become one of its most respected artists and incandescent stars. Launching his career as a teenage heartthrob, then moving into eccentric roles in films like Edward Scissorhands and What's Eating Gilbert Grape,

Johnny Depp considers himself lucky to be such a successful actor as many of the movies he has made flopped at the box-office. Depp, who has now tasted mainstream success thanks to the Pirates Of The Caribbean films, admits he isn't a great judge of whether scripts he is sent will turn out to be profitable movies.

Johnny Depp credits the memories of two important figures in his life - legendary actor Marlon Brando and iconic journalist Hunter S. Thompson - for helping him make major decisions in his life.

Johnny Depp, Sean Penn, Bill Murray, John Cusack and Benicio Del Toro have come together for a documentary on the life and death of gonzo journalist and author Hunter S. Thompson. The documentary, called "Buy The Ticket, Take the Ride: Hunter S. Thompson On Film" is currently wrapping up production.