Jan 27, 1995

Issue #259

Cover Story

NBC's newest hit sitcom

by Bruce Fretts | Jan 27, 1995
We talk to Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and the rest of the "Friends" cast Read it
Magazine Cover (Jan 27, 1995)

Encore

The tormented soul of Freddie Prinze

by Tim Appelo | Jan 27, 1995
We look back at the career of this successful, yet tortured, artist Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Maria Ricapito, Jessica Shaw | Jan 27, 1995
Celebrity news for the week of January 27, 1995 Read it

Book Article

Reworking classic novels

by A.J. Jacobs | Jan 27, 1995
New version of books like "Little Women" and "Frankenstein" are geared towards moveigoers Read it

What I'm Reading: Ian Frazier

Jan 27, 1995
The author of "Family" enjoys "Lenin: A New Biography" and "Lost in the Taiga" Read it

Presidential poetry

by Erica K. Cardozo | Jan 27, 1995
Jimmy Carter shows his sentimental side with "Always a Reckoning" Read it

Book Review

Sweet Swing Blues on the Road

by Michele Romero | Jan 27, 1995

Woody Allen on Woody Allen

by L.S. Klepp | Jan 27, 1995

The Wedding

by D.A. Ball | Jan 27, 1995

Winnie-the-Pooh on Management

by Daneet Steffens | Jan 27, 1995

The Paperboy

by Gene Lyons | Jan 27, 1995

Cover Story

NBC's newest hit sitcom

by Bruce Fretts | Jan 27, 1995
We talk to Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston, Matthew Perry, and the rest of the "Friends" cast Read it

Digital Review

Pataank

by Bob Strauss | Jan 27, 1995

Demolition Man

by Bob Strauss | Jan 27, 1995

Dr. Ruth's Encyclopedia of Sex

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 27, 1995

Uniracers

by Bob Strauss | Jan 27, 1995

Wheel of Fortune

by Ty Burr | Jan 27, 1995

National Lampoon's Blind Date

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 27, 1995

Adam Curry's Metaverse

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 27, 1995

The World Wide Web

by Ty Burr | Jan 27, 1995
The growing subsection of the Internet is opening up new worlds for users Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jan 27, 1995
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Movie Article

Winona Ryder wants to be wild

by Cindy Pearlman | Jan 27, 1995
The "Little Women" star says she's too small to really let loose and go crazy Read it

Gong Li's controversial roles

by Howard Feinstein | Jan 27, 1995
The Chinese actress is a hit in the U.S., but her homeland views her differently Read it

Actors who become screenwriters

by Beth Pinsker | Jan 27, 1995
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Chazz Palminteri have made the leap Read it

Kevin Bacon takes a beating

by Jeff Gordinier | Jan 27, 1995
The actor talks about his role in "Murder in the First" and the fears of not being taken seriously Read it

"Before Sunrise"'s beauty

by Beth Pinsker | Jan 27, 1995
French-born Julie Delpy transitions into an American star Read it

Don't forget about Virna Lisi

by Anne Thompson | Jan 27, 1995
The actress known for her roles as the beauty takes a dramatic turn in "Margot" Read it

Tim Allen signs on for a sequel

by Jeffrey Wells | Jan 27, 1995
The actor has agreed to a second "Santa Clause" although probably not until 2006 Read it

Ellen DeGeneres goes to the movies

by Jeffrey Wells | Jan 27, 1995
The star of "Ellen" is set to appear in "Mr. Wrong" Read it

The dumbing down of Hollywood

by A.J. Jacobs | Jan 27, 1995
"Beavis and Butthead" and "Jury Duty" are examples the stupid character trend Read it

Hollywood's dream team

by John Vorhaus | Jan 27, 1995
Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberger, and David Geffen create DreamWorks SKG Read it

Copycat crimes

by Tim Purtell | Jan 27, 1995
What happens when criminals take a cue from violent movies like "A Clockwork Orange," Taxi Driver," and "Robocop 2" Read it

Movie Review

Safe Passage

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 27, 1995

Miami Rhapsody

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 27, 1995

S.F.W.

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 27, 1995

Before Sunrise

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 27, 1995

Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 27, 1995

Music Article

Indie rock's founding father

by Ethan Smith | Jan 27, 1995
Mike Watt gives his opinion on Bikini Kill, Sebadoh and his own band, Minutemen Read it

Sid Vicious and Beethoven, long-lost twins?

by A.J. Jacobs | Jan 27, 1995
The classical composer and the punk rock star actually have a lot in common Read it

The latest in indie music

by David Browne | Jan 27, 1995
See what we thought of "Done," "Starlite Walker," and "Mangled" Read it

Music Review

A Blazing Grace

by Bob Cannon | Jan 27, 1995

Jacky Terrasson

by David Hajdu | Jan 27, 1995

Everybody Dance

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Jan 27, 1995

Higher and Higher

by Chip Deffaa | Jan 27, 1995

Lamprey

by David Browne | Jan 27, 1995

The Jerky Boys

by Devon Jackson | Jan 27, 1995

You Gotta Love That!

by Bob Cannon | Jan 27, 1995

The Long Black Veil

by Bob Cannon | Jan 27, 1995

My So-Called Life

by David Browne | Jan 27, 1995

If My Heart Had Wings

by Josef Woodard | Jan 27, 1995

Waiting for the Punchline

by Chuck Eddy | Jan 27, 1995

Bet The Sky

by Christina Kelly | Jan 27, 1995

News Article

Tood Rundgren tinkers with technology

by George Mannes | Jan 27, 1995
The musician wants other bands to take advantage of interactive media Read it

Superbowl singer Kathie Lee Gifford

by Casey Davidson | Jan 27, 1995
Will she sing live, or lip sync to prerecorded vocals? Read it

Root-rock has its day

by Nisid Hajari | Jan 27, 1995
Major music labels are hoping to find the next "Hootie and the Blowfish" Read it

Sound Bites

The week's best TV Quotes

Jan 27, 1995
TV's funniest lines from Jan 20-26, 1995 Read it

Stupid Questions

MTV's "The State"

by Dave Karger | Jan 27, 1995
Michael Ian Black, Ken Marino and Ben Garant give us insight into this crazy cast Read it

TV Article

Davy Jones and the London "Real World"

Jan 27, 1995
The singer's cameo on "The Brady Bunch" movie thrilled the ladies, and MTV is casting its latest project Read it

The porn star who went legit

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 27, 1995
Traci Lords joins the cast of "Melrose Place" in hopes of becoming a "real" actress Read it

Small screen special explores domestic life

by Ken Tucker | Jan 27, 1995
Seven short films, by directors such as Todd Haynes and Tamara Jenkins, make up "TV Families" Read it

Soap Star Catherine Hickland

by Alan Carter | Jan 27, 1995
The "Loving" star has her sights set on becoming a Broadway songstress Read it

TV Review

Star Trek: Voyager

by Ken Tucker | Jan 27, 1995

Video Review

Naked in New York

by J.R. Taylor | Jan 27, 1995

The Silence of the Hams

by Doug Brod | Jan 27, 1995

The Prince of Tides

by Steve Simels | Jan 27, 1995

Sade Live

by Steve Simels | Jan 27, 1995

Deep Down

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jan 27, 1995

It Could Happen To You

by Melissa Pierson | Jan 27, 1995

Clear and Present Danger

by Michael Sauter | Jan 27, 1995

Bloodfist VI: Ground Zero

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 27, 1995

My Fair Lady

by Bo Derek | Jan 27, 1995

Forbidden Choices

by Daneet Steffens | Jan 27, 1995

Natural Born Killers

by Glenn Kenny | Jan 27, 1995