Jul 19, 1996

Issue #336

Cover Story

Denzel Washington is in control of his career

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 19, 1996
The actor gets rave reviews for his latest role in ''Courage Under Fire'' Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 19, 1996)

Encore

''Jesus Christ Superstar'' rocked the stage

by Steve Daly | Jul 19, 1996
''Superstar'' opened in 1971 and became the No. 1 album Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 19, 1996
Celebrity news for the week of July 19 Read Article

Style

Dr. Scholl's sandals are good for your feet

by Tiarra Mukherjee | Jul 19, 1996
Cindy Crawford, Ricki Lake, and more are stepping out in retro style Read Article

Scarves become a trendy accessory

by Jessica Shaw | Jul 19, 1996
Celebs like Cameron Diaz, Elizabeth Taylor, and Nicole Miller are wrapping up their necks Read Article

10 Stupid Questions

Little Richard answers 10 Stupid Questions

by Ethan Smith | Jul 19, 1996
The singer talks about the Olympics, his favorite sports, and his workout routine Read Article

Book News

Jayne Ann Krentz explains her craft

by Alexandra Jacobs | Jul 19, 1996
Romance novelist is proud of her genre Read Article

''Independence Day'' is more than just a movie

by Shirliey Fung | Jul 19, 1996
It is also the title of two books which are seeing booming sales Read Article

Book Review

The Plan

Jul 19, 1996

The Golden Age of Promiscuity

by Megan Harlan | Jul 19, 1996

I Lived to Tell it All

by Alanna Nash | Jul 19, 1996

Anything Considered

by Megan Harlan | Jul 19, 1996

The Intruder

by Megan Harlan | Jul 19, 1996

Final Jeopardy

by Erica K. Cardozo | Jul 19, 1996

Cover Story

Denzel Washington is in control of his career

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 19, 1996
The actor gets rave reviews for his latest role in ''Courage Under Fire'' Read Article

Digital News

Digital Review

Voyeur and Voyeur II

by Ty Burr | Jul 19, 1996

Philip Marlowe Private Eye

by Bob Strauss | Jul 19, 1996

Anime Hyperguide: Project A-Ko

by Bob Strauss | Jul 19, 1996

Understanding McLuhan

by Bruce Forer | Jul 19, 1996

Go Figure

Olympic games spelled out in Roman numerals

by A.J. Jacobs | Jul 19, 1996
Olympic-sized numbers give a glimpse into the Games Read Article

Guest Critic

Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood Madam

Jul 19, 1996
The Mayflower Madam gives a guest review Read Article

In the Works

Upcoming films feature lots of nudity

by Dave Karger | Jul 19, 1996
''Boogie Nights,'' ''Jude,'' and ''Crash'' all feature stars in the nude Read Article

Internet Review

Popcornq

by Kipp Cheng | Jul 19, 1996

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jul 19, 1996
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie Commentary

Movie News

Jeff Goldblum is on the rise

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 19, 1996
The star of ''Independence Day'' has fame and a rising salary Read Article

Olympic movies to check out

by Michael Sauter | Jul 19, 1996
If you can't watch the games live, films like ''Chariots of Fire,'' ''The Jericho Mile,'' and more are good substitutes Read Article

''Independence Day'' breaks a new record

by A.J. Jacobs | Jul 19, 1996
Movie has the biggest opening of all time with $104.3 million Read Article

Movie Review

Harriet the Spy

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 19, 1996

Trainspotting

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 19, 1996

Multiplicity

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 1996

Purple Noon

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 1996

Music News

These songs stick around

by David Browne | Jul 19, 1996
Remakes of ''Lean on Me,'' ''Killing Me Softly,'' and more extend the life of these famous one-hit wonders Read Article

Lollapalooza and H.O.R.D.E. kick off for the summer

by Chris Willman | Jul 19, 1996
Summer rock festivals are headlined by Metallica and Popper Read Article

Music Review

Mata Leao

by Jon Wiederhorn | Jul 19, 1996

Young at Heart

by Josef Woodard | Jul 19, 1996

Irresistible Bliss

by Tom Sinclair | Jul 19, 1996

Around Townes

by Alanna Nash | Jul 19, 1996

dan loves patti

by Ethan Smith | Jul 19, 1996

Ramones: Greatest Hits Live

by Jason Ferguson | Jul 19, 1996

It's a Man's World

by Jim Farber | Jul 19, 1996

Summon the Heroes

by Steve Futterman | Jul 19, 1996

Peter Frampton: Greatest Hits

by Mike Flaherty | Jul 19, 1996

Last Stand in Open Country

by Bob Cannon | Jul 19, 1996

Keith Sweat

by Chuck Eddy | Jul 19, 1996

Back to the World

by Jeremy Helligar | Jul 19, 1996

C'mon n' Ride It

by Jeremy Helligar | Jul 19, 1996

Starlite Lounge

by Alanna Nash | Jul 19, 1996

When Squirrels Play Chicken

by Tom Sinclair | Jul 19, 1996

Pop Culture News

''Independence Day'' borrows from other summer flicks

by Erin Richter | Jul 19, 1996
We point out the similarities between ''ID,'' ''Twister,'' ''Eraser,'' and more Read Article

Entertainment news for July 19

by Stephen Schaefer | Jul 19, 1996
''The Eighth Day,'' Alicia Silverstone, and Belle made the news this week Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jul 19, 1996
The 15 hottest topics the week of July 19 Read Article

Summer Olympics arrive in Atlanta

by John Walters | Jul 19, 1996
Bob Costas takes center stage in this summer's games Read Article

Meet our Olympians

by Robert Sullivan | Jul 19, 1996
Michael Johnson, Brooke Bennett, and more are the athletes to watch this summer Read Article

Experience the Olympics via the computer

by Bob Strauss | Jul 19, 1996
Learn more about the history of the Games with these websites and CD-ROMs Read Article

More entertainment news from July 19

by Casey Davidson , Jon Bream | Jul 19, 1996
''The Lost World'' and the Monkees make the news this week Read Article

''Speed 2'' finds a new lead actor

by David Poland | Jul 19, 1996
Jason Patric replaces Keanu Reeves Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: the week's best TV quotes

Jul 19, 1996
TV's funniest lines from July 13 to July 19 Read Article

TV Review

Intimate Portraits

by Ken Tucker | Jul 19, 1996

Biography

by Ken Tucker | Jul 19, 1996

Television Commentary

Television News

Latino Laugh Festival serves up the laughs

by Bret Watson | Jul 19, 1996
Paul Rodriguez, Daisy Fuentes, and Cheech Marin host the Showtime series Read Article

Video Commentary

Video News

Movies with Fatal Flaws

by A.J. Jacobs | Jul 19, 1996
''Indecent Proposal,'' ''The Client,'' and others have serious logical flaws Read Article

Video Review

Malice

by Ty Burr | Jul 19, 1996

The Demolitionist

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 19, 1996

Miami Blues

by Ty Burr | Jul 19, 1996

Glengarry Glen Ross

by Ty Burr | Jul 19, 1996

The Juror

by Ty Burr | Jul 19, 1996

Dead Presidents

by Steve Simels | Jul 19, 1996

The Story of Alexander Graham Bell

by Michael Sauter | Jul 19, 1996

Happy Gilmore

by Michael Sauter | Jul 19, 1996

Rumble in the Bronx

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 19, 1996

Tollbooth

by J.R. Taylor | Jul 19, 1996

Four Rooms

by Glenn Kenny | Jul 19, 1996

Angels & Insects

by Steve Daly | Jul 19, 1996

Wavelength

by Lawrence O'Toole | Jul 19, 1996