Aug 11, 1995

Issue #287

Cover Story

Julia Roberts reemerges

by Jeff Gordinier | Aug 11, 1995
The actress has four new films including ''Something to Talk About'' and ''Mary Reilly'' Read Article
Magazine Cover (Aug 11, 1995)

Encore

Elvis Presley died 18 years ago

by Bob Cannon | Aug 11, 1995
The King was found by fiance Ginger Alden in a bathroom at Graceland Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Jessica Shaw | Aug 11, 1995
Celebrity news for the week of August 11, 1995 Read Article

Book News

Ethan Hawke is a writer

by David Walstad | Aug 11, 1995
''The Hottest State'' is due in bookstores fall 1996 Read Article

An abundance of virus books released

by Erica K. Cardozo | Aug 11, 1995
Many imitations after the success of ''The Hot Zone'' Read Article

Book Review

American Knees

by Joseph Olshan | Aug 11, 1995

South of the Big Four

by D.A. Ball | Aug 11, 1995

Transformer: The Lou Reed Story

by Michael E. Ross | Aug 11, 1995

Under Ground

by Gene Lyons | Aug 11, 1995

Hunters and Gatherers

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Aug 11, 1995

Pandora's Clock

by Mark Harris | Aug 11, 1995

Cover Story

Julia Roberts reemerges

by Jeff Gordinier | Aug 11, 1995
The actress has four new films including ''Something to Talk About'' and ''Mary Reilly'' Read Article

Digital News

A condemned man fights on CD-ROM

by George Mannes | Aug 11, 1995
The disc based on ''Live From Death Row'' by convicted murderer Mumia Abu-Jamal Read Article

Digital Review

Robert Mapplethorpe: An Overview

by Harold Goldberg | Aug 11, 1995

Internet Commentary

What's the Virtual Pet Cemetery all about?

by Bob Strauss | Aug 11, 1995
The Internet site offers a place to honor beloved pets Read Article

Internet News

Rodney Dangerfield on the World Wide Web

by Albert Kim | Aug 11, 1995
The comedian runs his own Internet site Read Article

Internet Review

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Aug 11, 1995
The 15 hottest topics the week of August 11, 1995 Read Article

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Aug 11, 1995
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Wesley Snipe and Patrick Swayze's movie trailer

by Michael Sauter | Aug 11, 1995
A look at the teaser of ''To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar'' Read Article

Movie News

Melissa Mathison and Harrison Ford

by Stephen Schaefer | Aug 11, 1995
The screenwriter discusses her relationship with the actor Read Article

Unibrows on hot actors

by Jessica Shaw | Aug 11, 1995
Hugh Grant, Tom Cruise, and Chris O'Donnell all share the eyebrow affliction Read Article

Three unlikely faces of evil

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Gregg Kilday, Degen Pener | Aug 11, 1995
Russell Crowe, Natasha Henstridge, and Jeremy Northam play villains this summer Read Article

Dennis Miller can't get the girl

Aug 11, 1995
The comedian has roles in both ''The Net'' and ''Never Talk to Strangers'' Read Article

Disney buys Capital Cities/ABC

by A.J. Jacobs | Aug 11, 1995
The $19 billion buyout results in largest entertainment empire Read Article

Real teens weigh in on ''Kids''

by Lois Alter Mark | Aug 11, 1995
How well does the Larry Clark film portray their lives? Read Article

''Fair Game'' release gets pushed to October

by Chris Nashawaty | Aug 11, 1995
The Cindy Crawford action film not ready for summer Read Article

LouAnne Johnson on her book as movie

by Erica K. Cardozo | Aug 11, 1995
The author's memoir has been adapted into Michelle Pfeiffer's ''Dangerous Minds'' Read Article

''Little Princess'' gets second chance

by Beth Pinsker | Aug 11, 1995
The Warner Bros. feature will be re-released in August Read Article

Parents' movie guide for summer's dog days

by Lois Alter Mark | Aug 11, 1995
A look at ''Babe,'' ''Clueless,'' ''Kids,'' and ''Waterworld'' Read Article

Movie Review

Operation Dumbo Drop

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 11, 1995

Babe

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 11, 1995

Dangerous Minds

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 11, 1995

Unzipped

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 11, 1995

Music Commentary

A look at three new Motown Records

by Peter Galvin | Aug 11, 1995
''Motown Love Songs,'' ''Motown's Leading Ladies,'' and ''Motown Meets the Beatles'' are discussed Read Article

Music News

''Waterworld'' hits theaters

by Chris Nashawaty | Aug 11, 1995
The Kevin Costner film left audiences asking questions Read Article

Lorrie Morgan's life looking up

by Alanna Nash | Aug 11, 1995
The country singer finds success with her music and on TV Read Article

Nannies go along for Lollapalooza

by Degen Pener | Aug 11, 1995
Sonic Youth, Courtney Love, and R.E.M. all bring along baby help Read Article

Shania Twain's hard work pays off

by Liza Schoenfein | Aug 11, 1995
The singer's blend of country and pop is a success Read Article

Music News for the week of August 11, 1995

by Chris Willman | Aug 11, 1995
Stone Temple Pilot split, David Bowie and Nine Inch Nails tour, and Alanis Morissette censored Read Article

Music Review

Off the Hook

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Aug 11, 1995

Penthouse

by Steven Mirkin | Aug 11, 1995

Sacrilicious

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 11, 1995

Lyrical Gangsta

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Aug 11, 1995

Fight for Your Mind

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Aug 11, 1995

Spirit of '73: Rock for Choice

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 11, 1995

Faith

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Aug 11, 1995

Centerpiece: Live at the Blue Note

by Chip Deffaa | Aug 11, 1995

A Moment of Forever

by Tony Scherman | Aug 11, 1995

Joe Dirt Car

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 11, 1995

Garbage

by Steven Mirkin | Aug 11, 1995

Gunslinging Birds

by Chip Deffaa | Aug 11, 1995

Wholesale Meats and Fish

by Steven Mirkin | Aug 11, 1995

Instant Living

by Mike Flaherty | Aug 11, 1995

Helen Darling

by Ken Tucker | Aug 11, 1995

Terri Clark

by Ken Tucker | Aug 11, 1995

Little Acts of Treason

by Ken Tucker | Aug 11, 1995

The Archive Series Vols. I and II

by Alanna Nash | Aug 11, 1995

Pop Culture News

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV Quotes

Aug 11, 1995
Sound Bites: The week's best TV Quotes Read Article

Stupid Questions

''Rowdy'' Roddy Piper answers stupid questions

by Chris Nashawaty | Aug 11, 1995
The ex-wrestler ponders fisticuffs, television, and reincarnation Read Article

TV Review

Late Show with David Letterman

by Ken Tucker | Aug 11, 1995

Late Show with David Letterman

by Bruce Fretts | Aug 11, 1995

Television Commentary

Television News

Sela Ward goes blonde

by David Walstad | Aug 11, 1995
The ''Sisters'' star dyes her dark hair for a role as newscaster Jessica Savitch Read Article

Linda Bell Blue joins ''Entertainment Tonight''

by Bret Watson | Aug 11, 1995
The new executive producer expected to make changes on the celebrity focused show Read Article

Catching up with Christopher Douglas

by Alan Carter | Aug 11, 1995
The actor plays Dylan Moody on ''One Life to Live'' Read Article

Video Commentary

Chris O'Donnell's filmography

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 11, 1995
The actor has strong performances in ''Men Don't Leave,'' ''Circle of Friends,'' and ''School Ties'' Read Article

Video News

Yesterday's hunks go straight to video

by J.R. Taylor | Aug 11, 1995
Scott Valentine, Leif Garrett, and Christopher Atkins faded to rental bin Read Article

''Houseguest'' features TV montage

by George Mannes | Aug 11, 1995
The Sinbad film shows clips of people hitting each other in the face Read Article

David Hasselhoff in wax

by Lisa Milbrand | Aug 11, 1995
Fans clamor for photo opportunities with the fake Read Article

Video Review

Vibrations

by J.R. Taylor | Aug 11, 1995

Road Scholar

by Susan Chumsky | Aug 11, 1995

Tank Girl

by J.R. Taylor | Aug 11, 1995

The Expert

by J.R. Taylor | Aug 11, 1995

Just Like a Woman

by Melissa Pierson | Aug 11, 1995

The Val Lewton Collection

by Steve Simels | Aug 11, 1995

Heavyweights

by Michael Sauter | Aug 11, 1995