Jul 12, 1996

Issue #335

Cover Story

Timeline of the ''Independence Day'' filmshoot

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 12, 1996
Sunburns, giggles, and special effects made filming a bit chaotic Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 12, 1996)

Encore

Jackson 5's final tour was 12 years ago

by Kate Meyers | Jul 12, 1996
Group's Victory Tour broke concert records in 1984 Read Article

Jenny-O-Meter

Keeping track of Jenny McCarthy

Jul 12, 1996
Her debut CD ''Jenny McCarthy's Surfin' Safari'' hit stores July 4th Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Jessica Shaw | Jul 12, 1996
Celebrity news for the week of July 12 Read Article

Obituary

Remembering Ella Fitzgerald

by Will Friedwald | Jul 12, 1996
American jazz legend, 1917-1996 Read Article

Trends

How to do the Macarena

by Jessica Shaw | Jul 12, 1996
Dance craze sweeps the nation Read Article

Book News

Jeff Shaara continues his father's work

by Alexandra Jacobs | Jul 12, 1996
Author's new ''Gods and Generals'' is a prequel to 1975's ''The Killer Angels'' Read Article

Book Review

Cause of Death

by Gene Lyons | Jul 12, 1996

The Choice

by Dana Kennedy | Jul 12, 1996

Snakebite Sonnet

by Megan Harlan | Jul 12, 1996

Coming Home

Jul 12, 1996

Vertical Run

Jul 12, 1996

Monica: From Fear to Victory

by William Stevenson | Jul 12, 1996

Hanging Up

Jul 12, 1996

Worst Fears

by Dona Brown | Jul 12, 1996

Lily White

by Rhonda Johnson | Jul 12, 1996

The Vipers' Club

by Megan Harlan | Jul 12, 1996

Burning Question

Burning question from ''The Rock''

by Mitch Frank | Jul 12, 1996
Do roaches really bleed red? Read Article

Cover Story

Timeline of the ''Independence Day'' filmshoot

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 12, 1996
Sunburns, giggles, and special effects made filming a bit chaotic Read Article

Digital News

Digital Review

Paul Cezanne: Portrait of My World

by Tim Purtell | Jul 12, 1996

Surfology 101

by Kipp Cheng | Jul 12, 1996

Sade Interactive

by Bob Strauss | Jul 12, 1996

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jul 12, 1996
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Movie News

''Batman and Robin'' filming sails smoothly

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 12, 1996
Director Joel Schumacher is happy to work with lead actor George Clooney Read Article

Does Demi Moore risk overexposure?

by Jennifer Kornreich | Jul 12, 1996
Actress bares all in ''Striptease,'' only the latest example of her naked ambition Read Article

Cop drama ''The Devil's Own'' has had a hell of a shoot

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 12, 1996
Script conflicts arise between lead actors Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt Read Article

''Independence Day'' inspires new toys

by Kenneth M. Chanko | Jul 12, 1996
Producer Dean Devlin almost scrapped the toy line before settling on Treadmasters Read Article

Movie Review

Striptease

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 12, 1996

Independence Day

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 12, 1996

Eraser

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 12, 1996

Maybe...Maybe Not

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 12, 1996

Phenomenon

by Ken Tucker | Jul 12, 1996

Music News

Kiss begins their summer reunion tour

by David Browne | Jul 12, 1996
The rock band is back in their makeup with exploding music and stage presence Read Article

El Floridita restaurant creates cozy atmosphere

by Heidi Siegmund Cuda | Jul 12, 1996
Sandra Bullock, Jack Nicolson, and other celebs dine and dance at this L.A. hotspot Read Article

Maria Schneider writes dynamic jazz

by Will Friedwald | Jul 12, 1996
Composer and director makes beautiful music at New York's Visiones jazz club Read Article

Fans love Tori Amos

by Jeanne Marie Laskas | Jul 12, 1996
Singer sells out concerts, inspires fan-zines, and wins the hearts of listeners Read Article

Music Review

Live From the Fall

by David Browne | Jul 12, 1996

Secrets

by Ken Tucker | Jul 12, 1996

Immortal

by Anya Sacharow | Jul 12, 1996

Find a Door

by Dimitri Ehrlich | Jul 12, 1996

Xtort

by Jon Wiederhorn | Jul 12, 1996

Electro Funk Volumes One & Two

by Steven Mirkin | Jul 12, 1996

Peace Beyond Passion

by David Browne | Jul 12, 1996

Used to Be Cool

by Steven Mirkin | Jul 12, 1996

Broken Arrow

by Chris Willman | Jul 12, 1996

Honky Tonkin's What I Do Best

by Tony Scherman | Jul 12, 1996

Busman's Holiday

by Steven Mirkin | Jul 12, 1996

Dust

by Michele Romero | Jul 12, 1996

Ridiculous

by Josef Woodard | Jul 12, 1996

Stakes Is High

by Ethan Smith | Jul 12, 1996

Braver Newer World

by David Browne | Jul 12, 1996

Go to the Sugar Altar

by Ethan Smith | Jul 12, 1996

Spiritchaser

by Nisid Hajari | Jul 12, 1996

Parents' Guide

Summer movie guide for parents

by Lois Alter Mark | Jul 12, 1996
We look at ''Independence Day,'' ''The Nutty Professor,'' and more Read Article

Pop Culture News

Robert Downey is business as usual

by Heidi Siegmund Cuda | Jul 12, 1996
Actor faces drug and gun charges Read Article

Street moves inspire Broadway dancing

by Kipp Cheng | Jul 12, 1996
Hip hop replaces tutus in the latest choreography Read Article

Kevin Meaney's latest act

by Chip Deffaa | Jul 12, 1996
Comedian practices a new show, ''Vegas Vows,'' on Boston audiences Read Article

Entertainment news for July 12

by A.J. Jacobs, Casey Davidson | Jul 12, 1996
Fidel Castro, Richard Simmons, and Henry James made the news this week Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jul 12, 1996
The 15 hottest topics the week of July 12 Read Article

Stage News

2 new plays tackle the old story of Martin Guerre

by Jason Cochran | Jul 12, 1996
Medieval mysteries open in London and Chicago next month Read Article

TV Review

Road Rules

by Ken Tucker | Jul 12, 1996

The Real World

by Ken Tucker | Jul 12, 1996

Television Commentary

Television News

Catching up with the Hudson Brothers

by A.J. Jacobs | Jul 12, 1996
We chat with the '70s variety-show team about what they're up to today Read Article

Video Commentary

Rereleases of the Week

Jul 12, 1996
''E.T'' and ''Wizard of Oz'' are back on tape Read Article

Video Review

Things to Come

by Ty Burr | Jul 12, 1996

12 Monkeys

by Ty Burr | Jul 12, 1996

Nixon

by Steve Daly | Jul 12, 1996

Streets of Fire

by Steve Simels | Jul 12, 1996

A Boy Called Hate

by Nisid Hajari | Jul 12, 1996

Shanghai Triad

by Melissa Pierson | Jul 12, 1996

Annie Lennox Live in Central Park

by Ira Robbins | Jul 12, 1996

...At First Sight

by Caren Weiner Campbell | Jul 12, 1996