Sep 03, 1999

Issue #501

Cover Story

Ricky Martin, Regis, and others: The winners of summer 1999

by Betty Cortina | Sep 03, 1999
From Minnie Driver to Mini-Me, EW casts a critical eye on the winners who sizzled this season and the losers who couldn't beat the heat Read Article
Magazine Cover (Sep 03, 1999)

Best-sellers

Biz

It's Fox vs. Fox

by Joe Flint | Sep 03, 1999
In an exclusive interview, David Duchovny accuses Twentieth Century Fox of bilking him out of X-Files profits and alleges that creator Chris Carter is in on the conspiracy. Read Article

Cybertalk

Clothes Call

Sep 03, 1999

Encore

time capsule /

Sep 03, 1999
sept. 8, 1965 Read Article

Dorothy's Surrender

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 03, 1999
The downward spiral of Dorothy Dandridge, Hollywood's first black starlet, ended 34 years ago. Read Article

Between the Lines

Between The Lines

Sep 03, 1999
The inside scoop on the book world Read Article

Book Capsule Review

THE EXPERIMENT

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 03, 1999
John Darnton (Dutton, $24.95) Read Article

THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT: A DOSSIER

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 03, 1999
Compiled by D.A. Stern (Onyx, $12.95) Read Article

DAVID BAILEY--BIRTH OF THE COOL

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 03, 1999
David Bailey and Martin Harrison (Viking Studio, $60) Read Article

WILL ROGERS, PERFORMER: AN ILLUSTRATED BIOGRAPHY WITH A FILMOGRAPHY

by Alanna Nash | Sep 03, 1999
Richard J. Maturi and Mary Buckingham Maturi (McFarland, $60) Read Article

HEADLONG

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 03, 1999
Michael Frayn (Metropolitan Books, $26) Read Article

COUPLES: SCENES FROM THE INSIDE

by Megan Harlan | Sep 03, 1999
Sally Cline (Overlook, $26.95) Read Article

THE SUB (A STUDY IN WITCHCRAFT)

by Tom De Haven | Sep 03, 1999
THE SUB (A STUDY IN WITCHCRAFT) Thomas M. Disch (Knopf, $24) Read Article

AMERICAN CULTURE, AMERICAN TASTES: SOCIAL CHANGE AND THE 20TH CENTURY

by L.S. Klepp | Sep 03, 1999
Michael Kammen (Knopf, $30) Read Article

PASSING FOR NORMAL

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 03, 1999
Amy Wilensky (Broadway, $23) Read Article

Book Commentary

Book News

THE BROWSER

Sep 03, 1999
Opening lines from recently published books Read Article

Book Review

Dark Lady

by Tom De Haven | Sep 03, 1999
In his latest legal thriller, Richard North Patterson tracks a pair of murders in a steel town. But Dark Lady, dragged down by an uncharacteristically creaky plot, feels rusty. Read Article

Box Office

Cover Story

Ricky Martin, Regis, and others: The winners of summer 1999

by Betty Cortina | Sep 03, 1999
From Minnie Driver to Mini-Me, EW casts a critical eye on the winners who sizzled this season and the losers who couldn't beat the heat Read Article

EW Recommends

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 03, 1999

Hear & Now

Hear And Now

by Chris Willman | Sep 03, 1999
This week on the music beat Read Article

Internet Capsule Review

SONIC ADVENTURE

by Gary Eng Walk | Sep 03, 1999
With the 128-bit Dreamcast, Sega aims to shoot its way to the top again. Read Article

Blue Stinger

by Gary Eng Walk | Sep 03, 1999

Soul Calibur; Ready 2 Rumble

by Gary Eng Walk | Sep 03, 1999

Sega Sports NFL 2K

by Gary Eng Walk | Sep 03, 1999

Internet News

Hams on Wry

by Gillian Flynn | Sep 03, 1999
FIERCE.COM'S SMART-ALECK DUO Read Article

Jack Attack

by Liane Bonin | Sep 03, 1999
CENSORED SCENES GO ONLINE Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Sep 03, 1999
What the country is talking about this week... Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Brokedown Palace

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
Brokedown Palace Read Article

In Too Deep

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
In Too Deep Read Article

Dudley Do-Right

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
Dudley Do-Right Read Article

TEACHING MRS. TINGLE

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
(93 mins., PG-13) Read Article

DETROIT ROCK CITY

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
(94 mins., R) Read Article

STIFF UPPER LIPS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
(Cowboy Booking, 86 mins., unrated) Read Article

BOWFINGER

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
(97 mins., PG-13) Read Article

A DOG OF FLANDERS

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
(Warner Bros., 90 mins., PG) Read Article

Universal Soldier: The Return

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
Universal Soldier: The Return Read Article

IDLE HANDS

Sep 03, 1999
Devon Sawa, Seth Green (1999, Columbia TriStar, 92 mins., R, also on DVD) Read Article

OFFICE SPACE

by Michael Sauter | Sep 03, 1999
Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston (1999, Fox, 93 mins., R, also on DVD) Read Article

BLOOD GUTS BULLETS & OCTANE

by Michael Sauter | Sep 03, 1999
Joe Carnahan, Dan Leis (1998, Universal, 87 mins., R) Read Article

Movie Commentary

Movie Review

The Very Thought of You

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
Three London lads take turns wooing an American cutie in The Very Thought of You, a dodgy romance Read Article

The Muse

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
As a failing screenwriter seeking stimulus in The Muse, Albert Brooks mixes unequal parts inspiration and desperation. Read Article

The 13th Warrior

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 03, 1999
With blood-soaked battles and vivid vistas, The 13th Warrior brings a dark and deadly era to life Read Article

Mickey Blue Eyes

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 03, 1999
Befuddled Brit Hugh Grant is poised to get married to the Mob in the overly al dente Mickey Blue Eyes Read Article

Music Capsule Review

Falling Into Place

by Laura Morgan | Sep 03, 1999
Falling Into Place (RPM/Columbia) Read Article

Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon

by Marc Weingarten | Sep 03, 1999
Onda Sonora: Red Hot + Lisbon (Bar/None) Read Article

Live Aus Berlin

by Matt Diehl | Sep 03, 1999
Live Aus Berlin (Island/ Def Jam) Read Article

Teaching Mrs. Tingle

by Mark Bautz | Sep 03, 1999
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (Capitol) Read Article

Pictures From Life's Other Side

by Beth Johnson | Sep 03, 1999
Pictures From Life's Other Side (Koch) Read Article

Slap Happy

by Natasha Stovall | Sep 03, 1999
Slap Happy (Wax Tadpole/Bong Load) Read Article

Murda Muzik

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 03, 1999
Murda Muzik (Loud) Read Article

Being Human

by Alanna Nash | Sep 03, 1999
Being Human (Warner Bros.) Read Article

The Prestige Records Story

by Chip Deffaa | Sep 03, 1999
The Prestige Records Story (Prestige) Read Article

"I Need to Know"

by Barry Walters | Sep 03, 1999
"I Need to Know" (Columbia) Read Article

Coming of Age

by Matt Diehl | Sep 03, 1999
Coming of Age (Roc-a-Fella/Def Jam) Read Article

Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions

by Marc Weingarten | Sep 03, 1999
Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions (Asylum) Read Article

Music Commentary

Music News

'Steal' This Hook

by Rob Brunner | Sep 03, 1999
LEN ENJOYS LIFE'S SAMPLE PLEASURES Read Article

Music Review

Bitter

by Rob Brunner | Sep 03, 1999
Meshell Ndegeocello emerges from her blue period with an astringently personal album Read Article

Forever

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 03, 1999
Forever, the new album from Puff Daddy, finds the rapper brooding and self-absorbed. We recommend Vitamin C. Read Article

Vitamin C

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 03, 1999

Forever (Puff Daddy)

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 30, 1999

New in Paperback

On the Air

On The Air

by Joe Flint | Sep 03, 1999
The latest news from the TV beat Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Mail

Sep 03, 1999

Pop Culture News

Whistlin' Dixies

by Chris Willman | Sep 03, 1999
The DIXIE CHICKS' WIDE OPEN SPACES peeved country purists with its message of cowgirl empowerment--and that was before the bitter divorce proceeding, the black leather, and their blockbuster success Read Article

Double Takes

Sep 03, 1999

Flashes

by Dave Karger, Rob Brunner, Gillian Flynn | Sep 03, 1999

Fight Club

by Rob Brunner | Sep 03, 1999
In this summer of discontent, a slew of celebs take off the kid gloves and get down and dirty. Read Article

Monitor

by Troy Patterson | Sep 03, 1999

All The Rage

Sep 03, 1999
Some other moments that made the summer memorable Read Article

The Short List

by Rob Brunner | Sep 03, 1999

Women On The Verge

Sep 03, 1999
Lifetime's ANY DAY NOW proves there's more to ratings than 18-to-34-year-old males. Whether there's room for a second female network is the question. Read Article

Reel World

Reel World

by Jeff Gordinier | Sep 03, 1999
This week in Hollywood Read Article

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Sep 03, 1999

TV Review

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

by Ken Tucker | Sep 03, 1999
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Everyone, it seems, from the response to this U.K. game-show import. And as host of the short-term summer stumper, Live wire Regis Philbin is as good as gold. Read Article

Television Commentary

What To Watch

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 03, 1999
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern daylight and are subject to change Read Article

Television News

The Guest List

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 03, 1999
Look Who's on The Couch This Week (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Read Article

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 03, 1999
Keeping a watch on TV Read Article

The Charts

The Ratings

Video Capsule Review

THE JACK BULL

Sep 03, 1999
John Cusack, John Goodman (1999, HBO, 116 mins., R, also on DVD) Read Article

CLEOPATRA

by Marc Bernardin | Sep 03, 1999
Leonor Varela, Timothy Dalton (1999, Artisan, 139 mins., unrated, also on DVD) Read Article

THE DREAMLIFE OF ANGELS

by Troy Patterson | Sep 03, 1999
Elodie Bouchez, Natacha Regnier (1999, Columbia TriStar, 113 mins., subtitled, R) Read Article

BEST OF THE CHRIS ROCK SHOW

by Troy Patterson | Sep 03, 1999
(1999, HBO, 59 mins., unrated, also on DVD) Read Article

Video Commentary

LOSER OF THE WEEK

Sep 03, 1999
Simba Read Article

Video News

Fast Forward

by Brian M. Raftery, Troy Patterson | Sep 03, 1999
The latest from the home-video front Read Article

COMING UP

Sep 03, 1999

RENT CHECK

Sep 03, 1999

Video Review

Go

Sep 03, 1999
Of recent youth-targeted films, Go, 200 Cigarettes, and The Mod Squad play like the good, the bad, and the ugly. Read Article

Go; 200 Cigarettes; The Mod Squad

by Mike D'Angelo | Sep 03, 1999
Of recent youth-targeted films, Go, 200 Cigarettes, and The Mod Squad play like the good, the bad, and the ugly. Read Article

200 Cigarettes

Sep 03, 1999
Of recent youth-targeted films, Go, 200 Cigarettes, and The Mod Squad play like the good, the bad, and the ugly Read Article

The Great Mouse Detective

by Caren Weiner Campbell | Sep 03, 1999
Voices by Vincent Price, Barrie Ingham (1986, Disney, 74 mins., G) Read Article

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