May 07, 1993

Issue #169

Cover Story

Romantic movies equal box office gold

by Meredith Berkman | May 07, 1993
Why date movies like ''The Bodyguard,'' ''Benny & Joon,'' and ''Indecent Proposal'' are raking in the dough Read it
Magazine Cover (May 07, 1993)

Encore

Joan Crawford: Still relevant

by Jess Cagle | May 07, 1993
The Crawford legend -- regal star and ''Mommie Dearest'' -- has only flourished Read it

Kids

Best books about moms

by Jill Rachlin | May 07, 1993
We look at some of the best books that honor mothers, from ''Freaky Friday'' to ''Ramona and Her Mother'' Read it

Style

New fashion trend: Men in skirts

by Michael Musto | May 07, 1993
Axl Rose and Flea have rocked the feminine frock, and now designers have followed suit Read it

Behind the Scenes

Farm Aid field day

by Patrick Beach | May 07, 1993
We look at the most memorable moments of this year's benefit concert, from Roseanne and Tom's duet to Neil Young's dedication Read it

Being There

The Firesign clowns

by Tim Appelo | May 07, 1993
The famous quartet are celebrating their 25th anniversary with a reunion show and may be their way to a comeback Read it

Book Article

My mother, my coauthor

by Diane Roback | May 07, 1993
Countless books have been born from mother-daughter partnerships, including those from Laura Ingalls Wilder and her daughter to Anne Tyler and her illustrator daughter Read it

Talking with Randy Shilts

May 07, 1993
The author of the gay-rights book ''Conduct Unbecoming'' talks about his cause and why this is a landmark year for him Read it

The story behind Y.I. Hatem

by Tina Jordan | May 07, 1993
The lowdown on the actual authors of the spoof book ''How to Aggravate a Woman Every Time'' Read it

Book Review

A Good Scent From a Strange Mountain

by Margot Mifflin | May 07, 1993

Lily Beach

by Rhonda Johnson | May 07, 1993

L.A. Times

by Nisid Hajari | May 07, 1993

''J'' Is for Judgment

by Mark Harris | May 07, 1993

Cover Story

Romantic movies equal box office gold

by Meredith Berkman | May 07, 1993
Why date movies like ''The Bodyguard,'' ''Benny & Joon,'' and ''Indecent Proposal'' are raking in the dough Read it

''Benny & Joon'' beats the odds

by Ryan Murphy | May 07, 1993
The film's stars Johnny Depp and Mary Stuart Masterson comment on the success of their hit romance, and why date movies should never be underestimated Read it

Best date movie rentals

by Ty Burr | May 07, 1993
We suggest some flicks to set the mood at home, from ''Roman Holiday'' to ''Say Anything...'' Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's hot sheet

by Jim Mullen | May 07, 1993
The 15 hottest topics for the week of May 7, 1993 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

May 07, 1993
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't, on Brandon Lee, ''Benny & Joon,'' and more Read it

Movie Article

Upcoming date movies

by Juliann Garey | May 07, 1993
We look at the next batch of films that will have you snuggling with your sweetie, from ''Sleepless in Seattle,'' to ''Love Affair'' Read it

Bruce Lee copycats

by Frank Lovece | May 07, 1993
Using variations on his name and starring in rip-offs of his films, several actors are trying to fill in the hole left by the the Dragon Read it

The Coneheads: Coming to theaters

by Melina Gerosa | May 07, 1993
The ''SNL'' sketch starring Jane Curtin, Dan Aykroyd, and a slew of other alums, heads to the big screen Read it

Entertainment news for April 30, 1993

May 07, 1993
Whoopi Goldberg, Julia Roberts, and Charlie Sheen all made headlines this week Read it

Howard Stern's ''Fartman'' movie a no-go

by Stephen Schaefer | May 07, 1993
A push for a ratings change has the controversial radio host's superhero flick on hold Read it

Spike Lee: Doctoral thesis equals TV?

by Juliann Garey | May 07, 1993
The director has purchased the rights to ''Slim's Table'' and is taking the drama to the small screen Read it

Movie Review

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

by Owen Gleiberman | May 07, 1993

Three of Hearts

by Owen Gleiberman | May 07, 1993

Music Article

''Tommy'' on Broadway

by David Browne | May 07, 1993
David Browne enlists guest critic and major Who fan Ed to review the stage incarnation of the famous ablum Read it

Are these women too smart for country music?

by Alanna Nash | May 07, 1993
We look at some of the most savvy female country artists, from Patty Loveless to Roseanne Cash Read it

That ''Benny & Joon'' tune

by Melina Gerosa | May 07, 1993
The Johnny Depp film's theme song, ''I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'' by geeky rockers Proclaimers, is a hit Read it

Music Review

Killing Floor

by Charles Aaron | May 07, 1993

Dragline

by Charles Aaron | May 07, 1993

I've Seen Everything

by Dave DiMartino | May 07, 1993

The Moon Seven Times

by Marisa Fox | May 07, 1993

Magnetic Home

by Ira Robbins | May 07, 1993

Victimized

by Greg Sandow | May 07, 1993

New Wave

by Dave DiMartino | May 07, 1993

Bigger, Better, Faster, More!

by Tom Sinclair | May 07, 1993

Thousand Roads

by Bob Cannon | May 07, 1993

Porno for Pyros

by David Browne | May 07, 1993

Watching the Dark

by David Browne | May 07, 1993

Down with the King

by James Bernard | May 07, 1993

Rid of Me

by David Thomas | May 07, 1993

Rent Check

Rent Check: Jaye Davidson

May 07, 1993
The star of ''The Crying Game'' tells us what he's watching on video Read it

TV Article

Conan O'Brien on ''Late Night''

by Bruce Fretts | May 07, 1993
The little-known comedy writer has a tall order -- filling David Letterman's shoes Read it

The Ed Sullivan Theater under consruction

by Sharon Isaak | May 07, 1993
The Ed Sullivan Theater under consruction -- Rats, high costs, and cooling system snafus plague the revamping of David Letterman's stage Read it

''The Simpsons'' house

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 07, 1993
We take you on a tour of each room in the home of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Read it

The Waco tragedy on the small screen

by Benjamin Svetkey | May 07, 1993
Tim Daly stars in NBC's ''In the Line of Duty,'' the story of David Koresh and his cult Read it

Fake TV Locations

by Bruce Fretts | May 07, 1993
The new Stephen King TV movie ''The Tommyknockers'' is just one of the recent projects filmed in a different location than where the story actually takes place Read it

Marg Helgenberger on playing monsters

by Bruce Fretts | May 07, 1993
The ''Tommyknockers'' actress talks about being the bad guy, filming in New Zealand, and love scenes Read it

TV Review

The Women of Country

by Ken Tucker | May 07, 1993

Daybreak

by Ken Tucker | May 07, 1993

Masterpeice Theatre: Doctor Finlay

by Ken Tucker | May 07, 1993

Stephen King's The Tommyknockers

by Ken Tucker | May 07, 1993

Video Article

Softcore videos

by Benjamin Svetkey | May 07, 1993
We review five new tapes from Penthouse, from ''The All-Pet Workout,'' to ''The Art of Desire'' Read it

Deleted Shots: ''Blade Runner''

May 07, 1993
A breakdown of some of the removed scenes from the trippy Ridley Scott film Read it

Video Review

Get Smart Again

by Michael Sauter | May 07, 1993

Zentropa

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 07, 1993

Trespass

by Ty Burr | May 07, 1993

The Dinosaurs

by Michael Sauter | May 07, 1993

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

by Steve Daly | May 07, 1993

A Letter to Three Wives

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 07, 1993

Laws of Gravity

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 07, 1993

CIA: Code Name Alexa

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 07, 1993

Ted & Venus

by Lawrence O'Toole | May 07, 1993

Blade Runner: The Director's Cut

by Steve Daly | May 07, 1993