May 18, 1990

Issue #14

Cover Story

''The Simpsons'' hit the stores

by Melina Gerosa | May 18, 1990
From bright buttons to Bart bubble gum, the marketing blitz is here Read it
Magazine Cover (May 18, 1990)

Book Article

The Book Browser

May 18, 1990
A Sampling of opening lines from books out this week Read it

Notable books for the week of May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990
Short reviews on recently released titles Read it

Michael Herr's first novel

by James Kaplan | May 18, 1990
The screenwriter of ''Full Metal Jacket'' talks about his book ''Walter Winchell'' Read it

Book news for the week of May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990
Brief updates from the literary world Read it

Magazine news for the week of May 18, 1990

by Alex Heard | May 18, 1990
Brief updates from the magazine world Read it

Book Review

What Lisa Knew: The Truths and Lies of the Steinberg Case

by Catharine R. Stimpson | May 18, 1990
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What's That Pig Outdoors? A Memoir of Deafness

by Jim Miller | May 18, 1990
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Many Things Have Happened Since He Died and Here Are the Highlights

by Patricia Storace | May 18, 1990
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Cover Story

''The Simpsons'' hit the stores

by Melina Gerosa | May 18, 1990
From bright buttons to Bart bubble gum, the marketing blitz is here Read it

The Making of ''The Simpsons''

by Joe Rhodes | May 18, 1990
Behind the scenes of America's funniest new animated family Read it

Movie Article

Notable movies for the week of May 18, 1990

by Owen Gleiberman | May 18, 1990
Short reviews on recently released titles Read it

''Longtime Companion'' makes it to the big screen

by Margot Dougherty | May 18, 1990
We tell you about the making of the first feature film about people with AIDS Read it

Why an X rating?

by Maitland McDonagh | May 18, 1990
We look into the MPAA's newest trend of handing out its harshest grade Read it

Movie news for the week of May 18, 1990

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Brief updates from the film world Read it

Notable videos for the week of May 18, 1990

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Short reviews on recently released titles Read it

Video news for the week of May 18, 1990

by Jess Cagle | May 18, 1990
Brief updates from the world of VHS Read it

Vintage N.Y. baseball clips on home video

by Brian Moran | May 18, 1990
Reviews of ''The Golden Decade of Baseball,'' Parts I and II Read it

Movie Review

Bird on a Wire

by Owen Gleiberman | May 18, 1990
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The XXII International Tournee of Animation

by Owen Gleiberman | May 18, 1990
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The Big Bang

by Owen Gleiberman | May 18, 1990
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Tales From the Darkside: The Movie

by Owen Gleiberman | May 18, 1990
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Music Article

Prince takes to the stage

by David Browne | May 18, 1990
The musical impresario gives his first concert in 18 months Read it

Music news from the week of May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990
Brief updates from the music world Read it

Notable music for the week of May 18, 1990

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Short reviews of recently released titles Read it

Music Review

With All My Might

by Alanna Nash | May 18, 1990
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Come Hold Me

by Alanna Nash | May 18, 1990
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Kevin Welch

by Alanna Nash | May 18, 1990
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On Arrival

by Alanna Nash | May 18, 1990
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Version of the Truth

by Alanna Nash | May 18, 1990
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Any Kind of Lie

by Greg Sandow | May 18, 1990
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A Round and A Bout

by Greg Sandow | May 18, 1990
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Bloodletting

by Greg Sandow | May 18, 1990
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Little Caesar

by Greg Sandow | May 18, 1990
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Goodbye Jumbo

by Greg Sandow | May 18, 1990
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News Article

The latest in kids products

May 18, 1990
EW reviews the newest books, TV shows, videos, and music for the younger set Read it

TV Article

Sizing up ''The Simpsons''

May 18, 1990
Six therapists give their take on the dysfunctional animated family Read it

What to watch for week of May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990
A day-to-day guide to notable programs Read it

Television reviews for week of May 18, 1990

May 18, 1990
We take a closer look at this week's TV shows Read it

TV Ratings for the week of April 30-May 6, 1990

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TV news for the week of May 18, 1990

by Mark Harris | May 18, 1990
Brief updates from the world of television Read it

TV Review

The Simpsons

by Ken Tucker | May 18, 1990
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Killing in a Small Town

by Ken Tucker | May 18, 1990
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Murphy Brown

by Mark Harris | May 18, 1990
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Video Review

The Little Mermaid

by Tim Appelo | May 18, 1990
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Carnival of Souls

by Steve Simels | May 18, 1990
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Harlem Nights

by Ira Robbins | May 18, 1990
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