Jun 16, 1995

Issue #279

Cover Story

Michael Jackson stages his comeback

by Daneet Steffens | Jun 25, 2009
Can ''HIStory, Past, Present, & Future – Book I'' help the pop star overcome his problems? Read it
Magazine Cover (Jun 16, 1995)

Encore

The dangers of a rock concert

by Liza Schoenfein | Jun 16, 1995
Eight years ago, a middle-age mom sued Motley Crue for loss of hearing Read it

Book Article

Several Michael Jordan Books are likely in 1996

Jun 16, 1995
The basketball superstar’s autobiography as well as books by Bob Greene and Sam Smith are expected Read it

Book Review

Rose Madder

by Mark Harris | Jun 16, 1995

Sa Femme: Or the Other Woman

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Jun 16, 1995

Splitting

by Suzanne Ruta | Jun 16, 1995

U2 at the End of the World

by Margot Mifflin | Jun 16, 1995

The Plan

by Tom De Haven | Jun 16, 1995

Cover Story

Michael Jackson stages his comeback

by Daneet Steffens | Jun 25, 2009
Can ''HIStory, Past, Present, & Future – Book I'' help the pop star overcome his problems? Read it

Digital Review

Full Throttle

by Bob Strauss | Jun 16, 1995

Jewels of the Oracle

by John R. Quain | Jun 16, 1995

Triazzle

by Ken Neville | Jun 16, 1995

Simply House

by Harold Goldberg | Jun 16, 1995

Hometime

by Harold Goldberg | Jun 16, 1995

Robocop

by Steve Simels | Jun 16, 1995

Internet Review

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jun 16, 1995
The 15 hottest topics the week of June 16, 1995 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jun 16, 1995
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn’t Read it

Movie Article

Parents’ guide to round one of summer movies

by Lois Alter Mark | Jun 16, 1995
There’s a bit of everything from ''Casper'' to ''Die Hard With a Vengeance'' as school kids begin their summer vacations Read it

''Congo'' stars didn’t like the poisonous snakes

by Cindy Pearlman, Daneet Steffens | Jun 16, 1995
Snake-catcher Jules Sylvester was popular on the movie set Read it

One highlight from ''Johnny Mnemonic''

by Stephen Schaefer | Jun 16, 1995
Keanu Reeves channels Hamlet for a soliloquy about a hooker Read it

Pocahontas needed an ethnic look

by Jason Cochran | Jun 16, 1995
The cartoon can thank archival drawings, an art student, and Christy Turlington for her good looks Read it

Rumors of Mike Ovitz’s move to MCA are squashed

by Albert Kim, Gregg Kilday, Anne Thompson | Jun 16, 1995
The chairman of Creative Artists Agency is staying put while the studio is left with a gap Read it

Computer-generated effects are everywhere

by Steve Daly | Jun 16, 1995
''Braveheart,'' ''Die Hard With a Vengeance,'' and ''Batman Forever'' all use digital enhancing technology Read it

The ironies of Christopher Reeves' riding accident

by Liza Schoenfein | Jun 16, 1995
The star’s roles prove too close to reality including a paraplegic police officer and a CBS trilogy with him on horseback Read it

Dolph Lundgren wants to show he’s a serious actor

by Beth Pinsker | Jun 16, 1995
He’s a psychotic street preacher in ''Johnny Mnemonic'' and started the Group of Eight theater troupe Read it

A preview of three upcoming movies

by Tim Purtell | Jun 16, 1995
A look at the untitled Bill Murray film, ''Tin Cup,'' and ''Sweeny Todd'' Read it

Chris O’Donnell increases his sex appeal

by Jeffrey Wells | Jun 16, 1995
A haircut and a hot body change the star’s image as Robin in ''Batman Forever'' Read it

Men cry at movies too

by Cindy Pearlman | Jun 16, 1995
''The Bridges of Madison County'' left female and male viewers in tears Read it

The making of ''The Bridges of Madison County''

by Anne Thompson | Jun 16, 1995
Clint Eastwood directed and acted in a realistic adaptation of the best-selling novel Read it

Movie Review

Pocahontas

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 16, 1995

Congo

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jun 16, 1995

The Glass Shield

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 16, 1995

Love and Human Remains

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 16, 1995

Music Article

Jon Bon Jovi shows a taste for home recording

by Ethan Smith | Jun 16, 1995
''These Days'' is ready for release and the band prepares to tour Asia Read it

Reflections on the ''Power Rangers'' soundtrack

by Michele Romero, David Browne | Jun 16, 1995
6-year old Conor let’s readers know what he thinks of the music Read it

Music Review

Ty England

by Alanna Nash | Jun 16, 1995

LP

by Josef Woodard | Jun 16, 1995

Live!

by Tom Sinclair | Jun 16, 1995

Ear of the Dragon

by Nisid Hajari | Jun 16, 1995

The Fire This Time

by Chip Deffaa | Jun 16, 1995

Menace to Sobriety

by Chuck Eddy | Jun 16, 1995

Chess New Orleans

by Chip Deffaa | Jun 16, 1995

Tales From the Hood

by James Bernard | Jun 16, 1995

A Turtle's Dream

by Chip Deffaa | Jun 16, 1995

Cover to Cover

by Robin J. Schwartz | Jun 16, 1995

Sound Like This

by Deborah Frost | Jun 16, 1995

Daryle Singletary

by Alanna Nash | Jun 16, 1995

Head Over Heels

by Jim Farber | Jun 16, 1995

News Article

Quentin Tarantino and Bob Dole’s computer contents

Jun 16, 1995
A rundown of what’s on their PowerBooks Read it

Bulletin-board systems offer many opportunities

by George Mannes | Jun 16, 1995
These on-line services run the gamut from the mundane to the outrageous Read it

Multimedia News for the week of June 16, 1995

by Erin Richter | Jun 16, 1995
Multimedia News for the week of June 16, 1995 -- Christopher Walken to star in CD-ROM movie game and DreamWorks SKG to team up with Silicon Graphics Read it

Monitor

by Jessica Shaw, Daneet Steffens | Jun 16, 1995
Celebrity news for the week of June 16, 1995 Read it

Body & Grace: American Ballet Theatre

by Erin Richter | Jun 16, 1995
A review of the ABT website Read it

Bette Midler has adopted-a-highway

by Ken Miller, Tom Russo | Jun 16, 1995
The star is donating $2,000 a month for trash clean-up along the Long Island Expressway and Bronx River Parkway Read it

AOL launches NetNoir

by Heather Keets | Jun 16, 1995
The service is devoted to Afrocentric material on the Internet Read it

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week¹s best TV Quotes

Jun 16, 1995
TV¹s funniest lines from June 9 to June 15 Read it

TV Article

David Charvet moves beyond ''Baywatch''

by Dan Snierson | Jun 16, 1995
The actor is ready to prove he’s more than a pretty face with the ABC movie ''Derby'' Read it

Is the anchor job top prize any longer?

by Dana Kennedy | Jun 16, 1995
As Connie Chung leaves CBS, women journalists question what’s the ultimate job Read it

Pamela Anderson too sexy for London Underground

by Lesley O'Toole | Jun 16, 1995
A less provocative ad of the ''Baywatch'' babe is selected to sell Hennes’ swimsuits Read it

A rundown of the shows cancelled for the fall

by Ken Tucker | Jun 16, 1995
We mourn the loss of ''My So-Called Life'' and ''Me and the Boys'' while rejoicing at the demise of others Read it

Daytime drama needs a shake-up

by Alan Carter | Jun 16, 1995
Shows like ''Bold and the Beautiful'' and ''Guiding Light'' need a dose of reality, relevance, and raciness Read it

Video Article

A look at past uses of gross-out humor

by Glenn Kenny | Jun 16, 1995
Examples from films such as ''Blazing Saddles'' and ''National Lampoon’s Animal House'' Read it

Ed Wood, Jr. known for frequent discontinuity

by George Mannes | Jun 16, 1995
Are mismatched shots found in the movie bio ''Ed Wood'' starring Johnny Depp a tribute or accident? Read it

Video Review

Street Fighter

by J.R. Taylor | Jun 16, 1995

Slam Dunk Ernest

by Michael Sauter | Jun 16, 1995

Little Women

by Meredith Berkman | Jun 16, 1995

Camilla

by Meredith Berkman | Jun 16, 1995

Dream Man

by J.R. Taylor | Jun 16, 1995

Colonel Chabert

by Lawrence O'Toole | Jun 16, 1995