Dec 16, 1994

Issue #253

Cover Story

"Disclosure"'s gender war

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 16, 1994
The controversial film has got both sides weighing in on sexual harassment Read Article
Magazine Cover (Dec 16, 1994)

Encore

Barbara Walters, interviewing legend

by Laura C. Smith | Dec 16, 1994
The first female coanchor makes TV history with her "Barbara Walters Special" 20 years ago Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Casey Davidson , Jessica Shaw | Dec 16, 1994
Celebrity news for the week of December 16, 1994 Read Article

Book Commentary

What I'm Reading: Elizabeth Wurtzel

Dec 16, 1994
The author of "Prozac Nation" enjoys "The Hot Zone," "Need," and "Out of the Garden" Read Article

Book News

Robert James Waller, a real American Cowboy

by Dana Kennedy | Dec 16, 1994
The author of "The Bridges of Madison County" fulfills his dream of living on a ranch Read Article

Jonathan and Faye Kellerman, literary power couple

by Ben Kallen | Dec 16, 1994
The popular married authors may write about exciting people, but their lives are pretty ordinary Read Article

Book Review

Murder Is My Business

by Erik Esckilsen | Dec 16, 1994

The Afterlife and Other Stories

by L.S. Klepp | Dec 16, 1994

The Art of Barbie

by Erica K. Cardozo | Dec 16, 1994

Good Bones and Simple Murders

by Tom De Haven | Dec 16, 1994

Cover Story

"Disclosure"'s gender war

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 16, 1994
The controversial film has got both sides weighing in on sexual harassment Read Article

Digital News

The White House goes online

by Chris Nashawaty | Dec 16, 1994
The newest website allows visitors to check in on the President without even leaving their homes Read Article

Digital Review

Dazzleloids

by Ty Burr | Dec 16, 1994

Flash Traffic: City of Angels

by Ty Burr | Dec 16, 1994

Multimedia MBA: Small Business Edition

by Harold Goldberg | Dec 16, 1994

Gridders

by Bob Strauss | Dec 16, 1994

MovieBuff

by Ty Burr | Dec 16, 1994

Shaq-Fu

by Bob Strauss | Dec 16, 1994

Internet Review

The Web's Edge

by Chris Nashawaty | Dec 16, 1994

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Dec 16, 1994
The 15 hottest topics the week of December 16, 1994 Read Article

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Dec 16, 1994
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie News

"Pret-a-Porter" gets a name change

by Maria Ricapito | Dec 16, 1994
The title "Ready to Wear" proves to be easier to understand Read Article

Tom Hanks, "Star Trek" junkie?

by Cindy Pearlman | Dec 16, 1994
The actor admits his love for the series and dreams of being in an episode Read Article

Paul Attanasio finally breaks through

by Meredith Berkman | Dec 16, 1994
The screenwriter behind "Disclosure" and "Quiz Show" talks about his struggle for recognition Read Article

Vanessa Williams takes to the stage

by Christina Kelly | Dec 16, 1994
The singer and actress is hard at work remaking her tarnished image with a stint on Broadway and a new album Read Article

Tom Cruise's next movie mission

by Judy Brennan , Albert Kim | Dec 16, 1994
The actor is set to remake the popular TV series "Mission Impossible" into a full-length movie Read Article

Everybody loves Tim Allen

by Tim Appelo, Anne Thompson | Dec 16, 1994
Movie execs from Disney and other studios are fighting to get the sitcom star in their next movie Read Article

Brandon Cruz reaches out to Macaulay Culkin

Dec 16, 1994
The former child actor pens a letter to the "Home Alone" star about how to survive in Hollywood Read Article

Movie Review

Disclosure

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 16, 1994

Drop Zone

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 16, 1994

To Live

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 16, 1994

Nell

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 16, 1994

Music Commentary

Bobby Short

by Chip Deffaa | Dec 16, 1994
We review "The Mad Twenties" and "Bobby Short Celebrates Rodgers & Hart" Read Article

EW takes a look at 1994's movie soundtracks

by David Browne | Dec 16, 1994
David Browne reviews music from ''Interview with the Vampire,'' ''Pulp Fiction,'' and ''Clerks'' Read Article

Music News

Bobby Sherman...EMT?

by Vicki Jo Radovsky | Dec 16, 1994
The former "Here Comes the Brides" sitcom star has traded his spot in the public eye for a job in public service Read Article

The Best of Spoken-Word in Pop Music

by David Browne | Dec 16, 1994
From Barry White, to Elvis Presley, we give out our own awards to those breaking it down in song Read Article

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley's marriage

Dec 16, 1994
EW asks what you think about the union between the King of Pop and the daughter of the King of Rock Read Article

Music Review

Ambushed

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Dec 16, 1994

Cole Sings Porter

by Josef Woodard | Dec 16, 1994

Sleeping Star

by Steven Mirkin | Dec 16, 1994

Motown Comes Home

by Jeremy Helligar | Dec 16, 1994

The Orphan's Lament

by Tony Scherman | Dec 16, 1994

Behind Bars

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Dec 16, 1994

Crimes of the Mind

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 16, 1994

Live! Live! Live!

by Chuck Eddy | Dec 16, 1994

America's Horses

by Bob Cannon | Dec 16, 1994

Aretha in Paris

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Dec 16, 1994

Soma City

by Robert Seidenberg | Dec 16, 1994

Anthology 1970-1994

by David Browne | Dec 16, 1994

The Unplugged Collection, Volume One

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 16, 1994

Pop Culture News

Fashion Cafe's debut

by Maria Ricapito | Dec 16, 1994
The model eatery is set to open in New York, with actual food on the menu Read Article

Nothing stops Tupac Shakur and Slick Rick

by Robert Seidenberg | Dec 16, 1994
Rappers won't let jailtime slow them down Read Article

Michael Douglas' Presidential haircut

by Cindy Pearlman | Dec 16, 1994
The actor gets a trim for "The American President' and freaks out the costume designer Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

Dec 16, 1994
TV's funniest lines from December 9-15, 1994 Read Article

Stage News

What's playing on Broadway

by Jess Cagle | Dec 16, 1994
A guide to the new shows like "Show Boat" and "Sunset Boulevard" as well as old favorites like "Guys and Dolls" Read Article

TV Review

Don't Drink the Water

by Ken Tucker | Dec 16, 1994

Legendary Trails

by Ken Tucker | Dec 16, 1994

Television News

"ER"'s backseat drivers

by Cindy Pearlman | Dec 16, 1994
Real doctors offer Michael Crichton unasked-for advice on the popular medical series Read Article

Lessons for boosting tv ratings

by Bruce Fretts | Dec 16, 1994
EW offers tips to CBS, ABC, and NBC for making the fall season a successful one Read Article

When TV references itself

Dec 16, 1994
How shows like "Friends," "Lois & Clark," and "The X-Files" are name-dropping old shows Read Article

Steve Harvey has the last laugh

by Dan Snierson | Dec 16, 1994
The stand-up comedian turned actor knows that the real money lies in television Read Article

Soap Start Dondrae T. Whitfield

by Alan Carter | Dec 16, 1994
The "All My Children" star reveals a lot of flesh for a new calendar Read Article

Video News

J.D. Salinger's offspring chooses to produce

by Kate Meyers | Dec 16, 1994
Matt Salinger trades acting for the producer's chair with "Fortunes of War" Read Article

Video Review

Spanking the Monkey

by Ty Burr | Dec 16, 1994

The Stoned Age

by J.R. Taylor | Dec 16, 1994

Lassie

by Ty Burr | Dec 16, 1994

Fortunes of War

by Michael Sauter | Dec 16, 1994

The Wedding Gift

by Lawrence O'Toole | Dec 16, 1994

Wagons East!

by Michael Sauter | Dec 16, 1994

Fast Getaway II

by J.R. Taylor | Dec 16, 1994