Nov 16, 1990

Issue #40

Cover Story

EW's guide to the movies of the 1990 holiday season

Nov 16, 1990
A preview of ''Awakenings,'' ''Home Alone,'' ''Look Who's Talking Too,'' and other highly-anticipated films Read Article
Magazine Cover (Nov 16, 1990)

Close-up

Robin Wright's wedding plans

by Tim Appelo | Nov 16, 1990
What's next for ''The Princess Bride'' star, and the details on her engagement to Sean Penn Read Article

Encore

The ''Dallas'' cliffhanger

by Jess Cagle | Nov 16, 1990
A look back at the season finale that captivated over 83 million American viewers Read Article

Obituary

Mary Martin's Broadway legacy

by Jess Cagle | Nov 16, 1990
A tribute to one of musical theater's biggest stars Read Article

Book News

Mary Wilson's tell-all sequel

by Jess Cagle | Nov 16, 1990
The book that's putting the former Motown star at odds with Diana Ross fans Read Article

Stephen King's vital stats

by Kelli Pryor | Nov 16, 1990
Find out more about the life and career of the best-selling thriller writer Read Article

Stephen King's terrifying TV movie

by Kit Boss | Nov 16, 1990
ABC's version of the best-seller might be too scary for prime-time Read Article

The release of Julia Phillips' autobiography

by Giselle Benatar | Nov 16, 1990
A sneak peak of ''You'll Never Eat Lunch in This Town Again,'' and the possibility of a film adaptation Read Article

Book Review

Jurassic Park

by Gene Lyons | Nov 16, 1990

The Witching Hour

by L.S. Klepp | Nov 16, 1990

Thanksgiving Treat

by Michele Landsberg | Nov 16, 1990

When Moose Was Young

by Michele Landsberg | Nov 16, 1990

Cover Story

EW's guide to the movies of the 1990 holiday season

Nov 16, 1990
A preview of ''Awakenings,'' ''Home Alone,'' ''Look Who's Talking Too,'' and other highly-anticipated films Read Article

Movie Commentary

Feedback from our readers

Nov 16, 1990
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie News

The release dates of Oscar winners

Nov 16, 1990
Find out if films opening mid-December have better odds of winning an Academy Award Read Article

Robin Weisman's big screen debut

by Juan Carlos Coto | Nov 16, 1990
The 6-year-old star talks about how she won her role in ''Three Men and a Little Lady'' Read Article

Top-grossing fall films

Nov 16, 1990
The hit movies from the past five years released during the holiday season Read Article

Sofia Coppola's risky career move

by Melina Gerosa | Nov 16, 1990
The actress and daughter of Francis Coppola talks about her decision to accept a role in ''Godfather III'' Read Article

''Ghostbusters'' legal dispute

by Casey Davidson | Nov 16, 1990
Find out who's been using the movie's trademarked ''no-ghost'' logo Read Article

Entertainment news for November 16, 1990

by Meredith Berkman, Ron Givens, Mark Harris | Nov 16, 1990
Kevin Costner, Natalie Merchant, and John Sayles made headlines this week Read Article

Movie Review

Dances With Wolves

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 1990

Roger Corman's Frankenstein Unbound

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 1990

Graffiti Bridge

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 1990

The Man Inside

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 1990

Music Commentary

The latest in classical music releases

by Michael Walsh | Nov 16, 1990
We grade the symphonies of Stravinsky, Shostakovich, and more Read Article

Music News

Axl Rose's alleged attack

by Bob Mack | Nov 16, 1990
The events leading up to the arrest of Guns N' Roses' lead singer Read Article

Music Review

Move to This

by Elysa Gardner | Nov 16, 1990

Heart Still Beating

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990

Lovegod

by Bob Mack | Nov 16, 1990

Cake

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990

Where the Pyramid Meets the Eye

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990

Ghost of a Dog

by David Browne | Nov 16, 1990

Wrong Way Up

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990

Down to Earth

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990

Pop Culture News

Trend-setting celebrities with shaved heads

by Giselle Benatar | Nov 16, 1990
Jeremy Irons, Ted Danson, and Fred Ward are among the many entertainers showing some scalp Read Article

The future of video games

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 16, 1990
EW's Benjamin Svetkey learns about ''virtual reality'' entertainment from the co-creators of BattleTech Read Article

TV Review

It

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Night of the Fox

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

America's Funniest People

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Franklyn Ajaye: Upside Downunder

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Running Against Time

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Storm and Sorrow

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Thanksgiving Day

by Ken Tucker | Nov 16, 1990

Television News

Reinventing CBS' ''Wiseguy''

by Steve Sonsky | Nov 16, 1990
Find out more about the series' new setting and Ken Wahl's replacement, Steven Bauer Read Article

Where to watch the NFL pregame show

by Kate Meyers | Nov 16, 1990
Check out a preview of the Sunday specials from ESPN, NBC, CBS, and CNN Read Article

Volvo's deceptive ad campaign

by Leslie Savan | Nov 16, 1990
The hoax behind the car-crunching contest commercial Read Article

Controversial issues on network television

by Mark Harris | Nov 16, 1990
Why TV execs avoid programing that addresses AIDS and homosexuality Read Article

Video Commentary

The sing-along videos your kids will love

by Jennifer Cadoff | Nov 16, 1990
A graded list of tapes for tots, including ''Raffi in Concert with the Rise and Shine Band'' and ''Wee Sing in Sillyville'' Read Article

Robert Altman's innovative style

by Michael Sauter | Nov 16, 1990
Graded reviews of films from the prolific director Read Article

New and reissued video reviews the week of November 16, 1990

Nov 16, 1990
Take a look at reviews for ''Bird on a Wire,'' ''Eternity,'' and ''Night of the Cyclone'' Read Article

Video Review

Hail the Conquering Hero

by Tom Soter | Nov 16, 1990

The Great Moment

by Tom Soter | Nov 16, 1990

Mystery Train

by Ira Robbins | Nov 16, 1990