Jun 07, 1996

Issue #330
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Encore

Ed Sullivan signed off 25 years ago

by A.J. Jacobs | Jun 07, 1996
''The Ed Sullivan Show'' was a classic TV variety-show Read Article

10 Stupid Questions

Willie Nelson answers 10 Stupid Questions

by Nisid Hajari | Jun 07, 1996
Legendary musician talks about reggae, retirement, and an idea for his next piercing Read Article

Book News

Hollywood expos[a e]s don't always make for blockbuster films

by Alexandra Jacobs | Jun 07, 1996
We take a closer look at the fallout from books like ''The Devil's Candy,'' ''Fade Out,'' and more Read Article

Book Review

Let's Put the Future Behind Us

by Margot Mifflin | Jun 07, 1996

10 Years of Dolce & Gabbana

by Margot Mifflin | Jun 07, 1996

Mason's Retreat

by Gene Lyons | Jun 07, 1996

Microserfs

Jun 07, 1996

The Pull of the Moon

by Suzanne Ruta | Jun 07, 1996

Salt of the Earth

by Gene Lyons | Jun 07, 1996

Digital News

New CD-ROM quiz game takes over workplaces nationwide

by Erin Richter | Jun 07, 1996
''You Don't Know Jack'' wins fans and a TV spinoff Read Article

Digital Review

Clockwork Knight 2

by Gary Eng Walk | Jun 07, 1996

The Lighthorsemen

by Steve Simels | Jun 07, 1996

Internet Review

Salon

by Marion Hart | Jun 07, 1996

Way of the Exploding Head

by Erika Milvy | Jun 07, 1996

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jun 07, 1996
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Movie News

''Dragonheart'' heads to theaters after 7 years of production

by Donald Chase | Jun 07, 1996
Dennis Quaid stars as a knight and Sean Connery voices a computer-animated dragon out to save the world Read Article

''Mission: Impossible'' plot leaves many viewers confused

by Casey Davidson , Jessica Shaw | Jun 07, 1996
Despite their confusion about the mission, the majority claim to still like the film Read Article

Tracking down Tom's glasses might be ''Impossible''

by Degen Pener | Jun 07, 1996
Discontinued model of eye-glasses sit well on Cruise during ''Mission: Impossible'' Read Article

Does ''Mission: Impossible'' stack up to other big money-earners?

Jun 07, 1996
We compare film grosses between ''M:I,'' ''Twister,'' ''Jurassic Park,'' and ''Batman Forever'' Read Article

Outtake from ''Twister''

by Anna Holmes | Jun 07, 1996

Moviegoer's guide to all things ''Impossible''

by Jessica Shaw | Jun 07, 1996
We get the answers to the film's most pressing questions Read Article

Meet actors Rufus Sewell and Eileen Atkins

by Robin J. Schwartz | Jun 07, 1996
Two leads of ''Cold Comfort Farm'' have noteworthy roles Read Article

Shaquille O'Neal considers movie role as Steel

by Tom Russo | Jun 07, 1996
B-baller might star as the armor-plated superhero Read Article

Movie Review

Dragonheart

by Ken Tucker | Jun 07, 1996

Open Season

by Ken Tucker | Jun 07, 1996

Ma Saison Preferee

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jun 07, 1996

The Arrival

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jun 07, 1996

The Horseman on the Roof

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 07, 1996

Music Commentary

Latest Music Videos

by Jim Farber | Jun 07, 1996
We evaluate videos for ''Salvation,'' ''The 13th,'' ''Pretty Noose,'' and more Read Article

Music News

Garbage hits gold records status, eyes platinum

by Chris Willman | Jun 07, 1996
Band credits lead singer Shirley Manson for the success of their self-titled debut album Read Article

Summer music festivals thrive nationwide

by Nisid Hajari, Glenn Kenny | Jun 07, 1996
New artists are discovered when paired with crowd-drawing names Read Article

Max Weinberg explores the new Virgin megastore

by Ethan Smith | Jun 07, 1996
''Late Night'' soulman impressed with New York store's album offerings Read Article

Lalo Schifrin's 'Mission: Impossible' remains as catchy as ever

by Dave Karger | Jun 07, 1996
We talk with the composer about his decades-long career Read Article

B.B. King remains the King of Music Fests

by Will Friedwald | Jun 07, 1996
Blues star is on the road for 310 days a year Read Article

Music Review

18 'Til I Die

by David Browne | Jun 07, 1996

So Wound

by Steven Mirkin | Jun 07, 1996

I Love to Tell the Story

by Jim Farber | Jun 07, 1996

Whatcha Lookin' 4

by Jim Farber | Jun 07, 1996

Load

by David Browne | Jun 07, 1996

Trouble at the Henhouse

by Nisid Hajari | Jun 07, 1996

The Life

by Chip Deffaa | Jun 07, 1996

High Lonesome Sound

by Tony Scherman | Jun 07, 1996

VI: Return of the Real

by Tom Sinclair | Jun 07, 1996

Mistaken Identity

by Nisid Hajari | Jun 07, 1996

Destiny

by Josef Woodard | Jun 07, 1996

Zero

by David Browne | Jun 07, 1996

Copperopolis

by Tom Sinclair | Jun 07, 1996

You Break It (You Pay For It)

by Bob Cannon | Jun 07, 1996

Duncan Sheik

by Steven Mirkin | Jun 07, 1996

Kryptonite

by Ethan Smith | Jun 07, 1996

Calling Up Spirits

by Steven Mirkin | Jun 07, 1996

The Secret of Life

by Alanna Nash | Jun 07, 1996

Pop Culture Commentary

Latest fashion trend: faux white leopard

by Degen Pener | Jun 07, 1996
Cameron Diaz, Isabella Rosselli, and more sport spotty clothes Read Article

Pop Culture News

''Mission: Impossible'' silhouette has long history

by Casey Davidson , Scott Maiko | Jun 07, 1996
POW-MIA logo is just one source of inspiration Read Article

When John Grisham writes, Hollywood buys in

by Dana Kennedy | Jun 07, 1996
Best-selling novelist of ''A Time to Kill,'' ''The Runaway Jury,'' and ''The Chamber'' sits down and talks with EW Read Article

Guide to painting like an impressionist

Jun 07, 1996
If you can't make Philadelphia's big Cezanne Show, make your own instead! Read Article

Monitor

by Chris Nashawaty | Jun 07, 1996
Celebrity news for the week of June 7 Read Article

Entertainment news for the week of June 7

by Casey Davidson , Cindy Pearlman | Jun 07, 1996
Howard Stern, Jim Carrey, and ''The Rock'' made the news this week Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jun 07, 1996
The 15 hottest topics for the week of June 7 Read Article

Cosmic bowling becomes new fad

by Jason Cochran | Jun 07, 1996
Late-night light-ups add spice to the classic game Read Article

Anthony Clark is a comedian at heart

by Jason Cochran | Jun 07, 1996
'Boston Common' actor still does stand-up in the city Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: the week's best TV quotes

Jun 07, 1996
TV's funniest lines from June 1 to June 6 Read Article

Stage News

L.A.'s The Comedy Store hosts up-and-coming female comedians

by Jamie Diamond | Jun 07, 1996
''Women in Comedy Who Don't Have Their Own Series...Yet'' aims to even things out in a male-dominated field Read Article

TV Review

L.A. Firefighters

by Ken Tucker | Jun 07, 1996

Television Commentary

A recap of the TV Season's hits and misses

by Dan Snierson, Bret Watson | Jun 07, 1996
''3rd Rock from the Sun,'' ''Gulliver's Travels,'' and ''60 Minutes'' squash their competition Read Article

TV season recap by your own EW TV Staff

by Bruce Fretts | Jun 07, 1996
We give awards for ''best duet,'' ''most overhyped event,'' ''most shameless stunt,'' and more Read Article

Julianna Margulies injects new life into ''ER''

by Dan Snierson | Jun 07, 1996
The Emmy-winning actress talks to us about the show, her movie deals, and her surreal celebrity status Read Article

Television News

''Central Park West'' gets another shot on CBS

by A.J. Jacobs | Jun 07, 1996
TV show is recast with Raquel Welch as the lead Read Article

Christine Elise moves from ''ER'' to ''L.A.''

by Bret Watson | Jun 07, 1996
The actress now has a leading role in ''L.A. Firefighters'' Read Article

Latest TV trend: Death

by Nisid Hajari | Jun 07, 1996
''Seinfeld'' kills off Susan as Hollywood turns to death-related plotlines Read Article

Video Commentary

Video News

Some gambling movies don't need a Vegas backdrop

by David Everitt | Jun 07, 1996
We size up the alternatives in ''Walking Tall,'' ''Outland,'' and more Read Article

Video Review

Vampire's Kiss

by Glenn Kenny | Jun 07, 1996

Leaving Las Vegas

by Glenn Kenny | Jun 07, 1996

Grumpier Old Men

by Ty Burr | Jun 07, 1996

The Addiction

by Lawrence O'Toole | Jun 07, 1996

Donor Unknown

by J.R. Taylor | Jun 07, 1996

Casino

by Glenn Kenny | Jun 07, 1996