Mar 27, 1998

Issue #424

Cover Story

The Faking Of The President 1998

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 27, 1998
What happens when life starts to look a lot like art? Ask the makers of PRIMARY COLORS--they'll say they don't know what you're talking about. Read Article
Magazine Cover (Mar 27, 1998)

Best-sellers

Biz

Mini Theories

by Kristen Baldwin | Mar 27, 1998
Would the networks make Roots today? No, but epic series like Tom Hanks' Moon are taking off on cable. Read Article

Cybertalk

Encore

Diner' Is Open

Mar 27, 1998
In 1982, the slow-brewed hit Diner gave a cast of nobodies their first taste of success. Read Article

Trends

Doc Holiday

by Chris Nashawaty | Mar 27, 1998
Documentaries are such a hot property, you might even see one at a theater near you. Read Article

Being There

Uncle!

by A.J. Jacobs | Mar 27, 1998
At his 90th-birthday roast, Milton Berle and fellow cut-ups had them in stitches. Read Article

Between the Lines

Between The Lines

Mar 27, 1998
The inside scoop on the book world Read Article

Book Capsule Review

DEATH ROW RECORDS

by Tom Sinclair | Mar 27, 1998

THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Mar 27, 1998

THE FIERY PANTHEON

by Margot Mifflin | Mar 27, 1998

THE HALF-LIFE OF HAPPINESS

by Alexandra Jacobs | Mar 27, 1998

Book Commentary

BANDWAGONEER OF THE WEEK

Mar 27, 1998
Oprah Winfrey Read Article

Book News

THE BROWSER

Mar 27, 1998
Opening lines from recently published books Read Article

Book Review

The Short History of a Prince;The All-True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998
Capturing the Midwestern mood is easy as ABC for Jane Hamilton and Jane Smiley. Run, readers, run. Read Article

Box Office

Cover Story

The Faking Of The President 1998

by Benjamin Svetkey | Mar 27, 1998
What happens when life starts to look a lot like art? Ask the makers of PRIMARY COLORS--they'll say they don't know what you're talking about. Read Article

Digital News

Up The Academy

Mar 27, 1998
When it comes to the Web, the Oscars, it seems, are a perfect cause for complaint. Witness the slew of cantankerous sites. Read Article

Out From The 'Myst'

by Ty Burr | Mar 27, 1998
ROBYN MILLER'S NEW JOB Read Article

Hear & Now

Hear And Now

Mar 27, 1998
This week on the music beat Read Article

Letter From the Editor

We're Not 'MAD'

Mar 27, 1998
EW's place in pop culture is assured--MAD magazine has spoofed us Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

THE LEADING MAN

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 27, 1998

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998

MEN WITH GUNS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998

THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 27, 1998

HUSH

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998

WIDE AWAKE

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 27, 1998

ULEE'S GOLD

by Ty Burr | Mar 27, 1998

I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER

by Bruce Fretts | Mar 27, 1998

A THOUSAND ACRES

by Denise Lanctot | Mar 27, 1998

Movie Commentary

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Mar 27, 1998
Jennifer Love Hewitt Read Article

Critical Mass

Mar 27, 1998
Here's how a sampling of critics and movie audiences from across the country grade 10 current releases. Read Article

Movie Review

Primary Colors

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998
John Travolta hits the campaign trail as a Clinton-esque candidate in Mike Nichols' witty diversion Primary Colors. Read Article

Mr. Nice Guy

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 27, 1998
The indomitable showman Jackie Chan blunders down under in Mr. Nice Guy, a sadly routine slugfest Read Article

A PRICE ABOVE RUBIES

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998
Illicit desires shake Renee Zellweger's Hasidic wife in the unorthodox drama A Price Above Rubies Read Article

Wild Things

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 27, 1998
In Wild Things, a sordid dance of sex and lies, Neve Campbell and Matt Dillon unlock the beasts within Read Article

Music Capsule Review

Mark Turner

by Steve Futterman | Mar 27, 1998

Contact From the Underworld of Redboy

by Scott Schinder | Mar 27, 1998

The Newton Boys

by Mark Bautz | Mar 27, 1998

Life in the So-Called Space Age

by Marc Weingarten | Mar 27, 1998

All Work, No Play

by Tracy E. Hopkins | Mar 27, 1998

I'm Alright

by Alanna Nash | Mar 27, 1998

Winterland

by Scott Schinder | Mar 27, 1998

Skull Orchard

by Rob Brunner | Mar 27, 1998

Crucial

by Matt Diehl | Mar 27, 1998

Happy?

by Beth Johnson | Mar 27, 1998

Music Commentary

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Mar 27, 1998
Snoop Doggy Dogg Read Article

Music News

Cream And Sober

Mar 27, 1998
15 RIFFS ERIC CLAPTON SHOULD AVOID Read Article

Music Review

Miles Davis Quintet, 1965-68

by Tony Scherman | Mar 27, 1998
'Miles Davis Quintet, 1965-1968,' a landmark boxed set, finds the jazz giant and his peerless sidemen at their artistic peak. Read Article

Decksandrumsandrockandroll

by David Browne | Mar 30, 1998

On the Air

On The Air

by Joe Flint | Mar 27, 1998
The latest news from the TV beat Read Article

Pop Culture News

EXTRA SPICY

by David Hochman | Mar 27, 1998
WITH A HOT DEBUT ALBUM AND A SAUCY FRONT, ALL SAINTS ARE SCORCHING THE INTERNATIONAL CHARTS. BUT WILL AMERICA SAVOR THEIR FLAVOR OF GIRL POWER? Read Article

The Hype That Fell To Earth

by Steve Daly | Mar 27, 1998
...reports of an interstellar invader... ...which coincide with the release of space flicks Deep Impact and Armageddon... ...have Hollywood saying 'Nice Asteroid!' Read Article

DOWNEY AND OUT IN BEVERLY HILLS

by David Hochman | Mar 27, 1998
ACTOR ROBERT DOWNEY JR. HAS SPENT THE LAST THREE MONTHS IN AN L.A. COUNTY JAIL. WILL THIS BE HIS LAST VISIT? Read Article

Mail

Mar 27, 1998

FLASHES SPECIAL EDITION

Mar 27, 1998
CELEBRITY OSCAR PICKS Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hotsheet

by Jim Mullen | Mar 27, 1998
What the country is talking about this week... Read Article

Xtrapolation

by Kristen Baldwin | Mar 27, 1998
We search the universe for the latest X-Files conspiracy theories. Read Article

Monitor

Mar 27, 1998

Sho of Shows

by Andrew Essex | Mar 27, 1998

Reel World

Reel World

by Anita M. Busch | Mar 27, 1998
This week in Hollywood Read Article

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Mar 27, 1998

TV Review

Pepper Ann;Doug;Recess;Toonsylvania; Space Goofs;Ned's Newt

by Ken Tucker | Mar 27, 1998
The Alphabet's revamped Saturday morning is teaching Fox a thing or two about must-see children's programming Read Article

Television Commentary

What To Watch

Mar 27, 1998
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern standard and are subject to change. Read Article

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Mar 27, 1998
Rosie O'Donnell Read Article

Television News

THE GUEST LIST

Mar 27, 1998
Look Who's On The Couch This Week (subject to change) Read Article

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Mar 27, 1998
Keeping a watch on TV Read Article

Creature (Dis)Comforts

by Ken Tucker | Mar 27, 1998
Britain's Trippy Teletubbies Hope To Hook Your Kids Read Article

The Charts

The Ratings

SLICK WILLEY

Mar 27, 1998

Video Capsule Review

A TICKLE IN THE HEART

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 27, 1998

IRMA VEP

by Mike D'Angelo | Mar 27, 1998

THE NIGHT AND THE MOMENT

by Denise Lanctot | Mar 27, 1998

Video Commentary

UNDERSTATEMENT OF THE WEEK

Mar 27, 1998
'Leslie Nielsen's Stupid Little Golf Video' Read Article

Video News

Also Released

by Troy Patterson | Mar 27, 1998

Rent Check

Mar 27, 1998

Disaffectedly Yours

by Troy Patterson | Mar 27, 1998
THE 'GUMMO' FAN CLUB Read Article

Victor Awaits Spoils

by Suna Chang | Mar 27, 1998
LIFE AFTER 'ULEE'S GOLD' Read Article

Video Review

Bean;The Tall Guy;The Thin Blue Line;Rowan Atkinson Live;The Best Bits of Mr. Bean

by Ty Burr | Mar 27, 1998
Don't judge the delightfully daft, recklessly rude Rowan Atkinson by the movie Bean. The English actor's real comic genius lurks in his sitcoms and sketches. Read Article

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