Apr 09, 1993

Issue #165

Cover Story

'Seinfeld' wins a following

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 1993
An inside look at the suddenly hot NBC sitcom, starring Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards Read it
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Encore

Beach Boys banned

by Bob Cannon | Apr 09, 1993
In 1983, politician James Watt vetoes rock at the Washington Mall concert Read it

Book Article

Legacy: John Hersey

by Sharon Isaak | Apr 09, 1993
The author of ''Hiroshima'' and one of America's most beloved writers passes away at the age of 78 Read it

Book Review

Exposure

by Martha Southgate | Apr 09, 1993

Cinderella

by Margot Mifflin | Apr 09, 1993

For Love

by L.S. Klepp | Apr 09, 1993

Arc d'X

by Tom De Haven | Apr 09, 1993

Cover Story

'Seinfeld' wins a following

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 1993
An inside look at the suddenly hot NBC sitcom, starring Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards Read it

Movie Article

Parents' Guide: April 1993

by Jeff Menell | Apr 09, 1993
From ''The Adventures of Huck Finn'' to ''Born Yesterday,'' here's the scoop on which films are terrific for kids and which are duds Read it

Talking to Jaye Davidson

by Steve Pond | Apr 09, 1993
''The Crying Game'''s Oscar nominated actress reflects on a sensational acting debut Read it

Oscar parties

Apr 09, 1993
Get the lowdown on the night's hottest bashes, including The Governors Ball, Denzel's Dance Party, and Swifty's Last Stand Read it

'Boxing Helena''s controversies

by Giselle Benatar | Apr 09, 1993
How the film's strange marriage of love and amputation turned off much of Hollywood Read it

Kim Basinger's breach-of-contract

by Mark Harris | Apr 09, 1993
The actress bows out of ''Boxing Helena'' and shakes up Hollywood deal making Read it

Making period dramas

by Nisid Hajari, Tim Purtell | Apr 09, 1993
How ''This Boy's Life'' and ''Jack the Bear'' might look if they were set in the '90s Read it

Oscar round-up 1993

by Ty Burr | Apr 09, 1993
From Marisa Tomei to Debbie Allen, here's who really won and lost at this year's Academy Awards Read it

Hollywood, Md. reacts to the Oscars

by Tim Appelo | Apr 09, 1993
Citizens of the small town share their thoughts on Susan Sarandon, Tom Cruise, Sarah Jessica Parker, and others Read it

'The Last Action Hero' trailer

by Michael Sauter | Apr 09, 1993
Columbia Pictures presents an action-less teaser clip of the Arnold Schwarzenneger flick Read it

Movie Review

Point of No Return

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 09, 1993

This Boy's Life

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 09, 1993

Music Article

Soundtrack to the Waco siege

by Brian Jacobsmeyer | Apr 09, 1993
The FBI pumps an eclectic playlist of tunes into the Branch Davidian compound Read it

How to open a CD

by Michele Romero | Apr 09, 1993
Could it be any more difficult!? Read it

The Picasso of album covers

by Michele Romero | Apr 09, 1993
British graphic designer Vaughan Oliver creates evocative CD packaging Read it

Music Review

Great Expectations

by Bob Cannon | Apr 09, 1993

Copacetic

by Lorraine Ali | Apr 09, 1993

Dancing in the Dark

by David Hajdu | Apr 09, 1993

Story of My Life

by Charles Aaron | Apr 09, 1993

Conscience

by Marisa Fox | Apr 09, 1993

In a Word or 2

by Charles Aaron | Apr 09, 1993

Bacdafucup

by James Bernard | Apr 09, 1993

75% Less Fat

by Lorraine Ali | Apr 09, 1993

Triage

by Ken Tucker | Apr 09, 1993

The Malcolm X Jazz Suite

by David Hadju | Apr 09, 1993

14 Shots to the Dome

by David Browne | Apr 09, 1993

Unplugged

by David Browne | Apr 09, 1993

Short Stories

by Greg Sandow | Apr 09, 1993

Harbor Lights

by Dave DiMartino | Apr 09, 1993

News Article

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Comic-shop porn

by Frank Lovece | Apr 09, 1993
X-rated trading cards, featuring the women of ''Penthouse'' and ''Playboy,'' come to comic-book shops Read it

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Get into the groove

by David Browne | Apr 09, 1993
An idiot's guide to raves, the music-powered party of the '90s Read it

Seinfeld

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Business card of the month

by David Browne | Apr 09, 1993
Our favorite music-industry mail comes from Indian Princess Leoncie Read it

How to plan a rave

by Bob Cannon | Apr 09, 1993
Choosing the proper location and getting the right DJ are key to a successful night of bass-thumping beats Read it

Oscar fashion

Apr 09, 1993
Diane Keaton, Sharon Stone, and Joe Pesci were among the stand-out stars Read it

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TV Article

Counting the Oscars

by Kate Meyers | Apr 09, 1993
We've totaled some of the award's highlights, including the number of God thank-you's and the amount of time wasted on musical numbers Read it

Tom's restaurant

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 1993
The real Greek diner where ''Seinfeld'''s Jerry and pals don't really dine Read it

'Seinfeld' lingo

by Bruce Fretts | Apr 09, 1993
A glossary of the NBC show's vast lexicon Read it

The small world of 'Seinfeld'

Apr 09, 1993
The kitchen, the couch, the door, and the diner booth are the backbone of the series' settings Read it

Crash-and-burn TV

by Bruce Fretts, Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 09, 1993
''Bangers,'' ''City of Angels,'' and ''J.J. Arms'' are jut a few of the pilots we'd ground this season Read it

Swoosie Kurtz

by Bruce Fretts | Apr 09, 1993
The actress juggles multiple projects, including a lead role in NBC's ''Sisters'' Read it

'The Moscow Evening News'

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 09, 1993
Tune into this C-SPAN program and you'll get a new perspective on the Russian Revolution Read it

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Video Article

Butchered films

by Tim Purtell | Apr 09, 1993
The movies, like ''The Chapman Report,'' ''Major Dundee,'' and ''Swing Shift,'' with director's cuts that are truly worthwhile Read it

A new fitness guru

by Nisid Hajari | Apr 09, 1993
Meet Kathy Kaehler, personal trainer to the stars, whose clients include Michelle Pfeiffer, Melanie Griffith, and Carrie Fisher Read it

Video Review

Eyes On the Prize II

by Michael Sauter | Apr 09, 1993

Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

The Mark of Zorro

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

The Round Up

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

Reservoir Dogs

by Ty Burr | Apr 09, 1993

Hard Hunted

by Doug Brod | Apr 09, 1993

Consenting Adults

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

Husbands and Wives

by Ty Burr | Apr 09, 1993

Computer Animation Festival

by Glenn Kenny | Apr 09, 1993

Comic Book Confidential

by Ty Burr | Apr 09, 1993

Love Potion #9

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

Basic Instinct

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 09, 1993

Hugh Hefner: Once Upon a Time

by Bob Guccione | Apr 09, 1993