Jul 31, 1998

Issue #443
Magazine Cover (Jul 31, 1998)

Best-sellers

McCOURT SHIP

Jul 31, 1998

Close-up

Summer's Secret Star

by Benjamin Svetkey | Jul 31, 1998
Who's on the hottest streak in Hollywood? Ubiquitous character actor Paul Giamatti. Read Article

Cybertalk

Cybertalk

Jul 31, 1998
Symbol Clash Read Article

Encore

Goodbye, Norma Jean

Jul 31, 1998
Sex goddess Marilyn Monroe overdosed in 1962. Read Article

Scene

A Twins Peek

by Tricia Laine | Jul 31, 1998

Trends

If Girls Ran Hollywood...

Jul 31, 1998
...you'd be seeing a Titanic sequel next summer. What else might happen if the rules of Tinseltown came from the mouths of babes? Read Article

Between the Lines

Between The Lines

Jul 31, 1998
The inside scoop on the book world Read Article

Book Capsule Review

THE JOB

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Jul 31, 1998

LUCKY BASTARD

by Charles Winecoff | Jul 31, 1998

FINAL VINYL DAYS AND OTHER STORIES

by Margot Mifflin | Jul 31, 1998

TWITCH AND SHOUT: A TOURETTER'S TALE

by Margot Mifflin | Jul 31, 1998

QUITE A YEAR FOR PLUMS

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Jul 31, 1998

Book Commentary

MARKETING PLOY OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
'Top Secret' Read Article

Book News

THE BROWSER

Jul 31, 1998
Opening lines from recently published books Read Article

Join the Club

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998
Inspired by Oprah Winfrey's on-air book group, countless readers have started their own. Here's a look at some of the literary finds that have gotten a well-deserved boost from the trend. Read Article

Open for Discussion

by Clarissa Cruz | Jul 31, 1998
A SAMPLING OF UNUSUAL BOOK CLUBS Read Article

Box Office

DVD Capsule Review

THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

by Michael Giltz | Jul 31, 1998

Digital Capsule Review

THE MASK OF ZORRO

by Ty Burr | Jul 31, 1998

Digital Commentary

'LOSERS' OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
'Mike' and 'Diane' Read Article

Digital News

Surveying the Scene

Jul 31, 1998
THE WEB GENERATION SPEAKS Read Article

Digital Review

Psuedo Online Network;RSUB;Tripod;The Synch

Jul 31, 1998
Like the MGMs of old, ambitious websites are creating entertainment that showcases the medium at its coolest. Read Article

Hear & Now

Hear and Now

Jul 31, 1998
This week on the music beat Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jul 31, 1998
What the country is talking about this week... Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

BILLY'S HOLLYWOOD SCREEN KISS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998

THE THIEF

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 1998

THE MASK OF ZORRO

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998

SAVING PRIVATE RYAN

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 1998

POLISH WEDDING

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998

MARK TWAIN'S AMERICA IN 3-D

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998

LIVE FLESH

Jul 31, 1998

DARK CITY

by Ty Burr | Jul 31, 1998

THE GINGERBREAD MAN

by David Everitt | Jul 31, 1998

Movie Commentary

LOSERS OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
Movie Stars Read Article

Movie News

GREAT LINES

Jul 31, 1998
'MAFIA!' Read Article

Just Scooby-Doo It

by Joe Neumaier | Jul 31, 1998

Movie Review

Gross Encounters

by David Hochman | Jul 31, 1998
'There's Something About Mary' is part of A retch Hollywood Comedy tradition Read Article

The Negotiator

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 1998
Kevin Spacey tries to defuse Samuel L. Jackson in The Negotiator, a fiery showcase for two conversing all-stars. Read Article

Disturbing Behavior

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 1998
Creepy teens trade high school angst for murderous anger in Disturbing Behavior Read Article

MAFIA!

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 1998
Thumbing its nose at The Godfather and Casino (how audacious!), Mafia! revels in a style of parody that's ready to sleep with the fishes Read Article

Music Capsule Review

DAYDREAMIN'

by Matt Diehl | Jul 31, 1998

Destiny

by Marc Weingarten | Jul 31, 1998

Y Los Cubanos Postizos

by Rob Brunner | Jul 31, 1998

There's Something About Mary

by Chuck Eddy | Jul 31, 1998

The Tour

by Matt Diehl | Jul 31, 1998

Storm

by Ty Burr | Jul 31, 1998

Big Backyard Beat Show

by Alanna Nash | Jul 31, 1998

S.T.H. Horror Wrestling

by Dan Snierson | Jul 31, 1998

Desireless

by Will Hermes | Jul 31, 1998

There's Something About Mary

by Scott Schinder | Jul 27, 1998

Music Commentary

SQUARES OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
Garth Brooks & Whitney Houston Read Article

Music News

Havana Trump

by Mark Bautz | Jul 31, 1998
RY COODER'S CLUB PARADISE Read Article

Hooked On Their 'Feeling'

by Mark Bautz | Jul 31, 1998
THE 'TIME' IS RIGHT FOR MUSIC VETS SEMISONIC Read Article

Music Review

Jermaine Dupri Presents Life in 1472

by David Browne | Jul 31, 1998
Jermaine Dupri--the exec who's funkified Mariah, Usher, and others--steps before the mic. But can he save his own Life? Read Article

On the Air

On The Air

by Joe Flint | Jul 31, 1998
The latest news from the TV beat Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Mail

Jul 31, 1998

Pop Culture News

Kids Slay The Darndest Things

by David Hochman | Jul 31, 1998
MGM WATCHED HELPLESSLY AS MIRAMAX MADE A KILLING WITH ITS SCREAM FLICKS. NOW, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM THE X-PHILES, THE STUDIO TAKES ITS OWN STAB AT THE LUCRATIVE GENERATION-HEX AUDIENCE WITH DISTURBING BEHAVIOR. Read Article

Comedy Of Errors

by Joe Flint | Jul 31, 1998
Heard the one about the morning news show that took a nosedive in the ratings? Trouble is, no one's laughing--least of all the folks at the once top-ranked GOOD MORNING AMERICA. Read Article

Seeing Doubles

by Suna Chang | Jul 31, 1998
The second (and third) comings of Hollywood's most dynamic duos. Read Article

RANDOM QUOTE

Jul 31, 1998

Flashes

by Alexandra Jacobs | Jul 31, 1998

Monitor

by Dave Karger | Jul 31, 1998

Don't Tell Mama

by Steve Daly | Jul 31, 1998
SHE TOTED A GUN IN PATTY HEARST AND TRAMPS ABOUT IN HER TONY AWARD-WINNING PORTRAYAL OF SALLY BOWLES IN CABARET. NOW VANESSA'S DAUGHTER NATASHA RICHARDSON TAKES A SURPRISINGLY LIGHTHEARTED TURN IN DISNEY'S THE PARENT TRAP. Read Article

Bloody 'Mary'

by Tricia Laine | Jul 31, 1998

Date Book

Jul 31, 1998
A guide to notable parties, premieres, and happenings Read Article

Hmmm...

by Dave Karger | Jul 31, 1998

The Exit Files

by Daniel Fierman | Jul 31, 1998

Reel World

Reel World

by Jeff Gordinier | Jul 31, 1998
This week in Hollywood Read Article

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Jul 31, 1998

TV Review

LOLITA

by Ken Tucker | Jul 31, 1998
The much-debated new Lolita may be about pedophilia, but the real shock isn't perversity, it's the pedestrian interpretation. Read Article

Television Commentary

What To Watch

by Mike Flaherty | Jul 31, 1998
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern daylight and are subject to change. Read Article

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
Marv Albert Read Article

Television News

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Jul 31, 1998
Keeping a watch on TV NYPD recruits Little Ricky, NewsRadio's got a Lovitz, and other fall-season face-lifts Read Article

The Charts

The Ratings

Top Videos

Video Capsule Review

HARD RAIN

by David Everitt | Jul 31, 1998

LITTLE MEN

by Denise Lanctot | Jul 31, 1998

DEAD HEART

by Mike D'Angelo | Jul 31, 1998

Jul 31, 1998

Video Commentary

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Jul 31, 1998
'Men in Black' Read Article

Video News

RENT CHECK

Jul 31, 1998

It Was His Happening, Baby!

by Michael Sauter | Jul 31, 1998
A TIP OF THE HAT TO AVENGER PATRICK MACNEE Read Article

Video Review

THE AVENGERS

by Michael Sauter | Jul 31, 1998
Just in time for its '90s movie remake, The Avengers, starring two of the '60s' kickiest spies, hits tape. Read Article

What to Watch

The Guest List

Jul 31, 1998
Look Who's on The Couch This Week (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Read Article