Feedback from our readers
Thumbs 'Up'
Despite your harsh review, I saw The Break-Up and enjoyed it. I found
the humor witty (yet realistic), and the chemistry between Jennifer
Aniston and Vince Vaughn was inspired. Also, I enjoyed the piece by
Joshua Rich (''Breaking Up Is Fun to Do'') and the captivating photos by
Gavin Bond. While breaking up is hard to do, this onscreen duo made it
look easy!
Carmen Albuerne
Baltimore
Harry Dean's List
Thanks for the great article on Harry Dean Stanton (''Wild at Heart''). I
have been a fan of his for years and have always found him to be a
quiet, brilliant presence in any film or music video he shows up in. His
non-Hollywood persona is extremely refreshing.
Madeline Crane
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Could I please ask you not to put half-naked seniors in your pages? And
can I get that in writing?
Jessica Milisci
Holiday, Fla.
Unhappily 'Ever' After
Kudos for recognizing Buffy the Vampire Slayer (''R.I.P. The WB'') — not
only a great WB moment but a great TV moment. But Everwood canceled? The
CW needs to learn from the Buffy saga that stellar writing, combined
with teen themes and adult appeal, makes for TV greatness. UPN gave
Buffy a new life. By not doing the same for Everwood, The CW is
overlooking its own best chance to build a loyal audience.
Emily and Pat Kelleher
South Boston, Mass.
Death Wish
I'm so glad you brought back the Summer Movie Body Count (News & Notes).
I know it might be a bit morbid, but I love it! It is so indicative of
how you cover every aspect of entertainment, and is a great comment on
how violent movies can be. I hope you devote some more space to it in
the magazine.
Anne Northgraves
Millis, Mass.
'Stand' Delivers
I'm so disappointed in your X-Men review (Movies). The Last Stand hearkens back to the comics, showcasing the characters' personalities
and their powers. As for Wolverine kicking the mutant in the groin?
Seems like a clever solution to the problem of a mutant who also
possesses super-healing powers: Kick him where it'll hurt the most.
Melanie Manning
Corvallis, Ore.
Little Love
Mr. King, thank you for recognizing Bentley Little (''The Summer Book
Awards''). His work is some of the best in the horror genre. To see his
name in print put a much-needed evil grin on my face.
Bill Ellis
Phoenix
CLARIFICATION
In our #880/881 Graceland feature (''The Original American Idol''), the
photo on page 107 was not taken on the Graceland property, but in a gift
shop elsewhere on Elvis Presley Boulevard.
SEVEN
Number of readers floored by The CW execs' decision not to pick up
Everwood
FIVE
Number of readers galled by the full-page shot of a ''crucified'' Madonna
on our Contents page
OBSESSIVE FAN OF THE WEEK!
''I have to thank EW for giving me the sexiest pinup since Burt
Reynolds,'' writes Christian Olson of Chicago. Of course, he's talking
about Harry Dean Stanton. ''Forget Brad, Matt, and George,'' he says
dismissively of these hunks du jour — the 80-year-old star of more than
150 movies and TV shows ''is the very epitome of 'sexy' in my book.'' His
e-mail is the very epitome of ''freaky'' in ours.
