Foster Caring
It's amazing what a little gum can do! I am still shocked that
your cover photo is of Jodie Foster (164, April 2). She looks more
like Heather Locklear than herself. Nevertheless, I appreciate Mark
Harris' in-depth article on Foster. It's nice to know that an
intelligent, hardworking woman can be a success in Hollywood.
Alice Fitzgerald
Cincinnati
In reaction to your cover story, I have one thing to say: Jodie
Foster for President!
Rickie Lubasa
Pittsburgh
Jodie foster is today's woman's woman. She exudes the three S's:
smarts, savvy, and self-confidence. We need more women like her in
the film industry these days. Where can I sign up to work for a boss
like that?
Christine Noche Granados
Reading, Pa.
What an incredible woman. Thank you, Mark Harris. And what an
unbelievably beautiful woman. Thank you, [photographer] Peggy Sirota.
Steve Hassler
Mt. Penn, Pa.
Lee Tragedy
As a young actor, I was thrilled to have the chance to audition
for the movie The Crow. I heard nothing more about the film until
your report, which only hinted at the tragedy to come. The loss of
Brandon Lee's life on this set was truly a tragic and unnecessary
waste of a nice guy and a good young actor. It did not have to
happen. I may still be a waiter, but I am confident my break will
come on a project with a higher respect for actors and their lives.
William L. Baraket
New York City
Rock Lazarus
Ouch! David Browne woke up on the wrong side of the '70s when he
reviewed the new release from David Coverdale and Jimmy Page. Please
inform him that Led Zeppelin broke up and that his antiquated Houses
of the Holier-Than-Thou attitude does him a disservice as a reviewer.
And if Page has been ''reduced to grave-robbing his own past,'' it's
the best argument yet that there is life after death.
Greg Dwyer
WXLP
Davenport, Iowa
Purple Hearts
Watching the Oscars, we noticed that Morgan Freeman and Denzel
Washington wore purple ribbons, not the red ones worn by other
members of the Hollywood elite. What's their significance?
Donna Gay, Alicia Boyard
Washington, D.C.
Editor's Note: The purple ribbons were to protest urban violence against blacks.
Summerstime
After reading your article on teen singer Mike Summers, my
9-year-old daughter purchased his recording, Side by Side. Not only
has she fallen for this young crooner, but her mother and I enjoy the
songs as well. It's refreshing to discover a production that's
wholesome, entertaining, and...yes, hip!
Bill Williams
Agoura, Calif.
