Nov 20, 1998

Issue #459

Cover Story

The Ace Of Case

by David Hochman | Nov 20, 1998
WITH 'A CIVIL ACTION,' ATTORNEY JOHN TRAVOLTA PUTS HIS BRIEFS--AND SMARTS--ON THE LINE Read Article
Magazine Cover (Nov 20, 1998)

Best-sellers

Biz

Open 'Sesame'

by Joe Flint | Nov 20, 1998
Facing its 30th birthday, the Children's Television Workshop (the Sesame Street folks) tries to expand its reach-- and revenues--by buddying up with Nickelodeon on a new kids network. Read Article

'Street'-Wise Sketch Comedy

by Kristen Baldwin | Nov 20, 1998
A LOOK BACK AT THE BEST POP-CULTURE PARODIES Read Article

Encore

time capsule / nov. 26, 1990

by Joshua Rich | Nov 20, 1998

Madonna Banned

by Joshua Rich | Nov 20, 1998
Eight years ago, MTV deemed the raunchy "Justify My Love" video too hot for America. Read Article

Legacy

Holy Heroes!

by Jeff Jensen | Nov 20, 1998

Behind the Scenes

Past Perfect

by Tom Russo | Nov 20, 1998
Take a pinch of Rope, add a twist of The Wizard of Oz, submerge in the Bermuda Triangle, and presto: Chris Carter's most ambitious X-Files. Read Article

Between the Lines

Between the Lines

Nov 20, 1998
The inside scoop on the book world Read Article

Book Capsule Review

RARA AVIS

by Megan Harlan | Nov 20, 1998

SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH

by Ken Tucker | Nov 20, 1998

BALLS

by Rhonda Johnson | Nov 20, 1998

GOSSIP

by Charles Winecoff | Nov 20, 1998

...AND THE HORSE HE RODE IN ON

by Will Lee | Nov 20, 1998

Book News

Book Review

Life the Movie

by Ken Tucker | Nov 20, 1998
Have celebrities such as Madonna, Di, and O.J. become more real to us than our own lives? Yes, argues Neal Gabler in Life the Movie, his look at how entertainment has taken over American culture. Read Article

Box Office

TOUCHDOWN

Nov 20, 1998

Cover Story

The Ace Of Case

by David Hochman | Nov 20, 1998
WITH 'A CIVIL ACTION,' ATTORNEY JOHN TRAVOLTA PUTS HIS BRIEFS--AND SMARTS--ON THE LINE Read Article

Epics and Insects

by David Hochman | Nov 20, 1998
IF KIDS ONLY KNEW JUST HOW MUCH HOLLYWOOD HAS RIDING ON WHAT THEY'LL WANT TO SEE Read Article

Ayes On The Prize

by Jeff Gordinier | Nov 20, 1998
LIKE THE BOYS OF 'THE FULL MONTY,' THE CODGERS OF 'WAKING NED DEVINE' GRIN AND BARE IT Read Article

Have Yourself A Scary Little Christmas

by Daniel Fierman | Nov 20, 1998
BE AFRAID. THE TWISTED MINDS BEHIND 'SCREAM' AND 'FROM DUSK TILL DAWN' BRING YOU...'THE FACULTY.' Read Article

Digital News

CYBERTALK

Nov 20, 1998
'Sweet' Memories Read Article

D'oh! A Deer

by Suna Chang | Nov 20, 1998
AVENGING 'DEER HUNTER' Read Article

It's All Relative

Nov 20, 1998
SIXDEGREES.COM Read Article

Digital Review

The Fine Site;Van Gogh's Van Goghs Virtual Tour;Le Louvre;Museum of International Folk Art;Brandon;Lair of the Marrow Monkey

Nov 20, 1998
With nearly every major museum boasting a website, any Netizen can sit home and have a brush with greatness. Read Article

Hear & Now

Hear And Now

by Tom Sinclair | Nov 20, 1998
This week on the music beat Read Article

Holiday Movie Preview

Berg's Eye View

by Tricia Laine | Nov 20, 1998
The Fright Stuff Read Article

Child's Play

by Steve Daly | Nov 20, 1998
Fountain Of Youth Read Article

Going For The Gold

by Dave Karger | Nov 20, 1998
Oscar Contenders Read Article

Grand Openings

Nov 20, 1998
Holiday Movie Preview Read Article

Mini Pearls

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Nov 20, 1998
Little Big Films Read Article

Jerry's Jubilee

by Chris Nashawaty | Nov 20, 1998
THE HOST WITH THE MOST (DYSFUNCTIONAL GUESTS) TAKES HIS HOLIDAY JEER TO THE MOVIES! Read Article

Bright Lights, Pig City

by Steve Daly | Nov 20, 1998
Fountain Of Youth Read Article

I Remember Mama

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 20, 1998
The Fright Stuff Read Article

The Man With The 'Plan'

by Chris Nashawaty | Nov 20, 1998
The Fright Stuff Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Nov 20, 1998
What the country is talking about this week... Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

WELCOME TO WOOP WOOP

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998

VELVET GOLDMINE

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998

THE SIEGE

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998

THE WATERBOY

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998

ELIZABETH

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998

I'LL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998

BELLY

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998

GODS AND MONSTERS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998

OPERATION CONDOR 2: THE ARMOUR OF THE GODS

by Michael Sauter | Nov 20, 1998

DIRTY WORK

by Bruce Fretts | Nov 20, 1998

Movie Commentary

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Nov 20, 1998
Jerry Lewis Read Article

Movie News

NUCLEAR FAMILIES

by Cynthia Grisolia | Nov 20, 1998
'Godzilla' Vs. 'Them!' Read Article

Movie Review

Celebrity

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998
Leonardo DiCaprio steals Celebrity, Woody Allen's caustic comedy about the perils of prominence Read Article

THE BIG CHILL

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 20, 1998
On its 15th-anniversary rerelease, The Big Chill still occupies a warm, if familiar, place in the heart Read Article

Meet Joe Black

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998
While death becomes Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins, why on earth is the whimsical Meet Joe Black three hours long? Read Article

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998
I Still Know What You Did Last Summer's Jennifer Love Hewitt and Brandy need to find a new hook Read Article

The Wizard of Oz

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998
Beneath the wondrous layers of a restored Wizard of Oz lies a prophetic, gender-blending soul Read Article

Dancing at Lughnasa

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 20, 1998

Music Capsule Review

All the Time in the World

by Matt Diehl | Nov 20, 1998

The Needless Kiss

by Steve Futterman | Nov 20, 1998

Lately

by Beth Johnson | Nov 20, 1998

Tical 2000

by Marc Weingarten | Nov 20, 1998

Soundtrack to the Streets

by Marc Weingarten | Nov 20, 1998

Americana

by Dan Snierson | Nov 20, 1998

The Joy of Joplin

by Josef Woodard | Nov 20, 1998

Fear of Pop: Vol. I

by Steven Mirkin | Nov 20, 1998

War & Peace Vol. 1

by Matt Diehl | Nov 20, 1998

Wide Prairie

by Scott Schinder | Nov 20, 1998

Music Commentary

STICKY-FINGERED GROUP OF THE WEEK

Nov 20, 1998
The Rolling Stones Read Article

Music News

'Da Bassment' Tapes

by Rob Brunner | Nov 20, 1998
GETTING THE BUZZ ON TIMBALAND'S NEW CUTS Read Article

Music Review

Spirit

by David Browne | Nov 20, 1998
Where have all the PC folk songs gone? They've been updated in radio-ready form on Spirit, the exceedingly earnest second effort by the exceedingly sensitive Jewel. Read Article

The Prince of Egypt: Inspirational;Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Prince Of Egypt;The Prince of Egypt: Nashville

by Chris Willman | Nov 20, 1998
The animated Bible story The Prince of Egypt boasts three soundtracks, featuring Wynonna, Jars of Clay, Kirk Franklin, and others. Only one, though, is truly inspirational. Read Article

Human Being

by David Browne | Nov 20, 1998
Human Being, Seal's elegantly circumspect third album, is short on hooks, but it feels so right Read Article

On the Air

On The Air

by Joe Flint | Nov 20, 1998
The latest news from the TV beat Read Article

Pop Culture News

Mail

Nov 20, 1998

The Fall Guy

by Dave Karger | Nov 20, 1998
In a season that saw top stars fumble, Adam Sandler's Waterboy really scored. Read Article

At Last Count

Nov 20, 1998
FALL BOX OFFICE REPORT Read Article

Flashes

by Rob Brunner, Shirliey Fung | Nov 20, 1998

RANDOM QUOTE

Nov 20, 1998

Monitor

by Suna Chang | Nov 20, 1998

Date Book

Nov 20, 1998
November 16 to November 29 A guide to notable parties, premieres, and happenings Read Article

Countdown

by Jeff Jensen | Nov 20, 1998

'Body' Language

by A.J. Jacobs | Nov 20, 1998

Reel World

Reel World

Nov 20, 1998
This week in Hollywood Read Article

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Nov 20, 1998

Stupid Questions

Deepak Thoughts

by Rob Brunner | Nov 20, 1998
10 Stupid Questions with Deepak Chopra Read Article

TV Review

Saint Maybe;Rear Window;Winchell

by Ken Tucker | Nov 20, 1998
Among November's events, Christopher Reeve's Rear Window remake and HBO's Winchell biopic leave a bad taste in our mouths, but CBS' Anne Tyler adaptation Saint Maybe is a tender treat Read Article

L.A. DOCTORS

by Ken Tucker | Nov 20, 1998
Ken Olin's L.A. Doctors commits prime-time malpractice with toxic characters and anemic plots Read Article

Television Commentary

What To Watch

by Mike Flaherty | Nov 20, 1998
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern standard and are subject to change. Read Article

LOSER OF THE WEEK

Nov 20, 1998
Oliver Stone Read Article

Television News

The Guest List

Nov 20, 1998
Look Who's on The Couch This Week (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Read Article

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Nov 20, 1998
Keeping a watch on TV Everybody from Sipowicz to Letterman is mad about Viagra--what's up with that? Read Article

The Charts

The Ratings

Video Capsule Review

A BRIGHT SHINING LIE

by David Everitt | Nov 20, 1998

CAN'T HARDLY WAIT

by Bruce Fretts | Nov 20, 1998

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN

by Michael Giltz | Nov 20, 1998

TWENTYFOURSEVEN

by Michael Sauter | Nov 20, 1998

Nov 20, 1998

THE LAND GIRLS

by Mike D'Angelo | Nov 20, 1998

Video Commentary

WINNER OF THE WEEK

Nov 20, 1998

Parents' Guide

by Lois Alter Mark | Nov 20, 1998

Video Review

The Negotiator; Jungle Fever; Pulp Fiction; The Great White Hype; A Time to Kill

by Caren Weiner Campbell | Nov 20, 1998
As The Negotiator's good cop caught in a frame-up, Samuel L. Jackson unleashes his latest dauntless creation. Read Article

Can't You Hear the Wind Howl?;Bridges to Babylon

by Troy Patterson | Nov 20, 1998
Two tapes showcase the Strum und Drang staying power of the Rolling Stones and their trailblazing forefather, bluesman Robert Johnson Read Article