Dec 12, 1997

Issue #409

Cover Story

''Amistad'' faces another battle

by Jeff Gordinier | Dec 12, 1997
Spielberg's latest film is challenged by a lawsuit charging plagiarism Read it
Magazine Cover (Dec 12, 1997)

Cybertalk

Cybertalk

Dec 12, 1997
Overheard online the week of Dec. 12 Read it

Encore

Stallone married Brigitte 12 years ago

Dec 12, 1997
''Rocky'' marriage lasted only 19 months Read it

Flashes

Entertainment news for Dec. 12

by Dave Karger, Suna Chang | Dec 12, 1997
Fiona Apple and the number 7 made the news this week Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Tricia Laine | Dec 12, 1997
Celebrity news from the week of Dec. 12 Read it

Style

Kate Winslet's diamond jewelry

by Anna Holmes | Dec 12, 1997
''Titanic'' star sports a Hope Diamond lookalike Read it

Cowboy chic hits the runway this season

by Degen Pener | Dec 12, 1997
Actors, musicians, and models are all sporting cowboy hats and fringe. Read it

10 Stupid Questions

10 stupid questions for Bob Eubanks

by Bruce Fretts | Dec 12, 1997
The host of ''The Newlywed Game'' answers questions about Bob Barker, gay marriage, and whoopee Read it

Book Article

The best in coffee-table books

by Alexandra Jacobs | Dec 12, 1997
From celebrities to puppies to nature, there's a book out there for every taste Read it

British murder mysteries are hot this season

by Tom De Haven | Dec 12, 1997
''A Certain Justice,'' ''In the Presence of the Enemy,'' ''The Way through the Woods,'' and ''The Wood Beyond'' are steamy additions to the genre Read it

Between the Lines

by Matthew Flamm | Dec 12, 1997
The inside scoop on the book world Read it

Book Review

Holiday in Your Heart

by Megan Harlan | Dec 12, 1997

Bald As I Wanna Be

by Gene Lyons | Dec 12, 1997

The Runaway

by Gene Lyons | Dec 12, 1997

Whatever Happened to Jacy Farrow?

by Don Graham | Dec 12, 1997

The Real Life of Laurence Olivier

by L.S. Klepp | Dec 12, 1997

Pretending the Bed is a Raft

by Alexandra Jacobs | Dec 12, 1997

Cover Story

''Amistad'' faces another battle

by Jeff Gordinier | Dec 12, 1997
Spielberg's latest film is challenged by a lawsuit charging plagiarism Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Dec 12, 1997
The 15 hottest topics from the week of Dec. 12 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Dec 12, 1997
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Movie Article

Analyzing Robin Williams

by Joe Neumaier | Dec 12, 1997
We take a closer look at the actor and his methods Read it

Matt Damon is the new Matthew McConaughey

by Shawna Malcom | Dec 12, 1997
These two golden boys have mirror backgrounds Read it

Reel World

by Tricia Laine, Chris Nashawaty | Dec 12, 1997
Cameron Diaz, ''Alien: Resurrection,'' and ''The Postman'' made news this week in Hollywood Read it

Movie Review

Scream 2

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 12, 1997

Hugo Pool

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 12, 1997

Amistad

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 12, 1997

Music Article

Bill Evans' box set is meant to rust

by John Korpics | Dec 12, 1997
''Complete Bill Evans on Verve'' has unique packaging of unfinished steel Read it

Have the Spice Girls gone sour?

by Andrew Essex | Dec 12, 1997
The Spice Girls face slowing album sales and a fickle public Read it

We take a look at holiday boxsets

by David Browne | Dec 12, 1997
Kenny Gamble, the Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel, and more all have compilations out for Christmas Read it

Hear and Now

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 12, 1997
This week on the music beat Read it

Music Review

Other Boxed Sets of Note

Dec 12, 1997
Package deals on Billy Joel, John Coltrane, AC/DC, and more Read it

The Best

by Dan Snierson | Dec 12, 1997

20,000 Watt R.S.L.

by Chuck Eddy | Dec 12, 1997

Death to the Pixies

by Michele Romero | Dec 12, 1997

The Best That I Could Do (1978-1988)

by Wook Kim | Dec 12, 1997

A-Sides

by David Browne | Dec 12, 1997

So Far...The Best of Sinead O'Connor

by David Browne | Dec 12, 1997

Greatest Hits

by Bob Cannon | Dec 12, 1997

Hits

by Matt Diehl | Dec 12, 1997

High Drama: The Real Johnnie Ray

by Steven Mirkin | Dec 12, 1997

More Best Of

by David Browne | Dec 12, 1997

Galore

by Chuck Eddy | Dec 12, 1997

All for Nothing/Nothing for All

by Mike Flaherty | Dec 12, 1997

The OZZman Cometh

by Dan Snierson | Dec 12, 1997

Beyond & Back: The X Anthology

by Ken Tucker | Dec 12, 1997

News Article

''Quake II'' bumps up the gore

by David Kushner | Dec 12, 1997
Creators of ''Doom'' are hoping to get the game out by Christmas Read it

What to buy your favorite celeb this season

by Albert Kim | Dec 12, 1997
We offer tips on Christmas shopping for Chris Rock, Hanson, Michael Jackson, and more Read it

Paul Simon heads to Broadway

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 1997
His musical, ''The Capeman,'' is a risky venture already sparking controversy Read it

Oscar Watch

Is ''L.A. Confidential'' Oscar-worthy?

by Pat H. Broeske | Dec 12, 1997
The film is on the Oscar shortlist, but lacks moviegoers to help it sell Read it

Random Quote

Dec 12, 1997

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: the week's best TV quotes

Dec 12, 1997
TV's funniest lines from the week of Dec. 12 Read it

TV Article

Heather Locklear takes the stand

by Kristen Baldwin | Dec 12, 1997
Actress is called to defend Aaron Spelling in a wrongful termination suit Read it

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Dec 12, 1997
Comedy attempts to return to TV with these ''funny'' video shows Read it

Bill Clark's latest beat

by Bruce Fretts | Dec 12, 1997
Former cop now advises and produces the dramas ''NYPD Blue'' and ''Brooklyn South'' Read it

A dictionary of cop talk

by Megan Howard | Dec 12, 1997
Next time you watch ''Brooklyn South,'' have this lexicon handy Read it

On the Air

by Joe Flint | Dec 12, 1997
Fall sweeps is the talk of the TV beat this week Read it

TV Review

Chicago Hope

by Ken Tucker | Dec 12, 1997

ER

by Ken Tucker | Dec 12, 1997

Breast Men

by Bruce Fretts | Dec 12, 1997

Video Article

''Thelma and Louise'' has an alternative ending

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 1997
Director Ridley Scott makes a feel-good ending for a tragedy Read it

A Nic Cage hair quiz

by Karen Hudes | Dec 12, 1997
Nicolas Cage proves he's no stranger to strange hair in films like Con Air, Valley Girls, and more Read it

VeggieTales is a smash hit

by Jason Cochran | Dec 12, 1997
Consumers eat up these videos starring God, cucumbers, and tomatoes Read it

Video Review

It Happened One Night

by Stephen Whitty | Dec 12, 1997

The Philadelphia Story

by Stephen Whitty | Dec 12, 1997

The Sexual Life of the Belgians

by Mike D'Angelo | Dec 12, 1997

The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island

by Denise Lanctot | Dec 12, 1997

Z

by Steve Daly | Dec 12, 1997

Cheap Trick Live in Australia

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 12, 1997

Box of Moonlight

by Troy Patterson | Dec 12, 1997

A Tribute to Charles Kuralt

by Michael Sauter | Dec 12, 1997

My Best Friend's Wedding

by Stephen Whitty | Dec 12, 1997

Con Air

by Mike D'Angelo | Dec 12, 1997

What Ever Happened To

Whatever happened to Brigitte Nielsen?

by Allison Gaines | Dec 12, 1997
Dane actress is staging a comeback with a European talk show Read it