Sep 10, 1999

Issue #502

Cover Story

New Shows

Sep 10, 1999
Magazine Cover (Sep 10, 1999)

Best-sellers

'Cuba' Goodies

Sep 10, 1999

Biz

California Split

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Sep 10, 1999
Sharing costs, talents, and profits proves that sometimes two studios really are better than one. Read it

Cybertalk

Throwing Caution

Sep 10, 1999

Encore

time capsule/

Sep 10, 1999
sept. 11, 1974 Read it

Our 'House'

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 10, 1999
A generation first visited Little House on the Prairie 25 years ago. Read it

Filmography

Kick in the Bells

by Marc Bernardin | Sep 10, 1999
A groom's guide to handling the bride--if you're getting married, do your best to steer clear of movies like Forces of Nature, Bachelor Party, In & Out, and The In-Laws. For sanity's sake. Read it

Style

Mind the Gap

Sep 10, 1999
It's got a good beat, you can sing to it (not to mention wear it). Selling clothes by the tune. Read it

Book Article

MAD ABOUT 'SPENSER'

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 10, 1999
HOW HELEN HUNT GOT ROBERT B. PARKER TO WRITE HER A PLUM ROLE Read it

Between The Lines

Sep 10, 1999
The inside scoop on the book world Read it

THE BROWSER

Sep 10, 1999
Opening lines from recently published books Read it

Book Review

BIG TROUBLE

by L.S. Klepp | Sep 10, 1999
In his frequently hilarious first novel, Big Trouble, Dave Barry strikes comic gold in wacky South Florida. Read it

CRUDDY

Sep 10, 1999
Lynda Barry Read it

SHADOW-BOX

by Megan Harlan | Sep 10, 1999
Antonia Logue Read it

CELEBRATION, U.S.A.: LIVING IN DISNEY'S BRAVE NEW TOWN

by Rhonda Johnson | Sep 10, 1999
Douglas Frantz and Catherine Collins Read it

THE CIGARETTE GIRL

by Vanessa V. Friedman | Sep 10, 1999
Carol Wolper Read it

HOW ARE YOU PEELING? FOODS WITH MOODS

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Sep 10, 1999
Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers Read it

ANONYMOUS REX

by Rhonda Johnson | Sep 10, 1999
Eric Garcia Read it

Box Office

Cover Story

New Shows

Sep 10, 1999

The Surreal World

by Ken Tucker | Sep 10, 1999
'The X-Files' guru Chris Carter boots up a virtual-reality-driven epic with HARSH REALM. Let the games begin. Read it

Friday

Sep 10, 1999
Returning Shows Read it

The Power of Love

by Dan Snierson | Sep 10, 1999
'Party of Five' alum Jennifer Love Hewitt takes a solo trip with her new spin-off, TIME OF YOUR LIFE, and hopes viewers come along for the ride Read it

New Shows

by Joe Flint | Sep 10, 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Read it

Monday

Sep 10, 1999
Returning Shows Read it

Fall TV Preview

Sep 10, 1999

Unhappy Days

by A.J. Jacobs | Sep 10, 1999
Revenge of the nerds: NBC's FREAKS AND GEEKS examines the ugly truth about high school Read it

New Shows

Sep 10, 1999

Peeping Beauties

Sep 10, 1999
Is the ultra-campy, high-tech-gadget-filled Gina Gershon detective drama the latest stroke of David E. Kelley's TV genius, or does it put the Oops! in SNOOPS? Read it

Returning Shows

Sep 10, 1999

New Shows

Sep 10, 1999

Knock on Hollywood

by Dan Snierson | Sep 10, 1999
If you thought Jay Mohr was a hard-hearted SOB in 'Jerry Maguire,' just wait until you see his pill-popping, gutter-mouthed, attitude-drenched movie producer in Fox's wickedly funny ACTION Read it

Returning Shows

Sep 10, 1999

Tuesday

Sep 10, 1999
Returning Shows Read it

Tuesday

Sep 10, 1999
New Shows Read it

In The Pink

Sep 10, 1999
With rising ratings, a refreshing lack of controversy, and a plum new time slot, the mood is seriously gay on the set of the sitcom sensation WILL & GRACE. Read it

New Shows

Sep 10, 1999

I Was A Teenage Alien

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 10, 1999
The youth-crazy WB launches ROSWELL -- an invasion of adolescent angst with an out-of-this-world twist Read it

Returning Shows

Sep 10, 1999

DVD Article

COMING UP

Sep 10, 1999

Fast Forward

by Steve Daly, Brian M. Raftery | Sep 10, 1999
The latest from the home-video front Read it

EW Recommends

EW RECOMMENDS

Sep 10, 1999

Fall TV Preview

Saturday

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 10, 1999
Returning Shows Read it

Internet Review

Fight Club

Sep 10, 1999
A new slate of Hollywood films tries to drum up Web buzz. Some keep tempo, some miss the beat. Read it

For Love of the Game

Sep 10, 1999
A new slate of Hollywood films tries to drum up Web buzz. Some keep tempo, some miss the beat. Read it

Stigmata

Sep 10, 1999
A new slate of Hollywood films tries to drum up Web buzz. Some keep tempo, some miss the beat. Read it

The Straight Story

Sep 10, 1999
A new slate of Hollywood films tries to drum up Web buzz. Some keep tempo, some miss the beat. Read it

The Bachelor

by Gillian Flynn, Noah Robischon | Sep 10, 1999
A new slate of Hollywood films tries to drum up Web buzz. Some keep tempo, some miss the beat Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Sep 10, 1999
What the country is talking about this week... Read it

Letter From the President

A Dunn Deal

Sep 10, 1999
After almost a decade as EW's sharp-eyed photography director, Mary Dunn embarks on a less hectic retirement Read it

Movie Article

Critical Mass

Sep 10, 1999

Reel World

by Chris Nashawaty | Sep 10, 1999
This week in Hollywood Read it

Fright Shift

by Will Lee | Sep 10, 1999

Movie Review

Chill Factor

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
Cuba Gooding Jr. tries to heat up the action in Chill Factor, but this buddy misadventure never thaws Read it

The Astronaut's Wife

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
Stir of Echoes and The Astronaut's Wife deliver sporadic chills, but they don't have the sixth sense to spook you silly. Read it

Stir of Echoes

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
Stir of Echoes and The Astronaut's Wife deliver sporadic chills, but they don't have the sixth sense to spook you silly. Read it

THE 13TH WARRIOR

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(107 mins., R) Read it

THE MUSE

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
(97 mins., PG-13) Read it

ALL THE LITTLE ANIMALS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(Lions Gate, 110 mins., R) Read it

DUDLEY DO-RIGHT

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(76 mins., PG) Read it

STIFF UPPER LIPS

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(86 mins, unrated) Read it

MICKEY BLUE EYES

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
(100 mins., PG-13) Read it

IN TOO DEEP

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
(105 mins., R) Read it

BROKEDOWN PALACE

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(100 mins., PG-13) Read it

THE VERY THOUGHT OF YOU

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
(88 mins., PG-13) Read it

Outside Providence

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 10, 1999
The Farrelly brothers switch gears with the directionless comedy Outside Providence Read it

The Source

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 10, 1999
The subculture collage The Source turns the saga of three rebel writers into a bohemian rhapsody Read it

THE OTHER SISTER

by Gillian Flynn | Sep 10, 1999
Juliette Lewis, Giovanni Ribisi Read it

Music Article

Hear And Now

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 10, 1999
This week on the music beat Read it

That Old Black Magic

by Matt Diehl | Sep 10, 1999
By aligning himself with stars like Lauryn Hill, Eric Clapton, and Everlast, Carlos Santana didn't just plan to conjure up a platinum album. He wants to save the world, too. Read it

Music Review

Fly

by Alanna Nash | Sep 10, 1999
Dixie Chicks spread their wings on Fly, a formidable follow-up to their hugely successful Wide Open Spaces. Read it

Rough Harvest

by Tom Lanham | Sep 10, 1999
Rough Harvest Read it

Rux Revue

by Tony Scherman | Sep 10, 1999
Rux Revue Read it

Screamin' for My Supper

by Beth Johnson | Sep 10, 1999
Screamin' for My Supper Read it

Looking Out the Fishbowl

by Alanna Nash | Sep 10, 1999
Looking Out the Fishbowl Read it

It's Your Thing

Sep 10, 1999
It's Your Thing Read it

Stigmata

by Josef Woodard | Sep 10, 1999
Stigmata Read it

Blue Streak: The Album

by Matt Diehl | Sep 10, 1999
Blue Streak: The Album Read it

Home

by Matt Diehl | Sep 10, 1999
Home Read it

Mambo No. 5 (A little bit of...)

by Elisabeth Vincentelli | Sep 10, 1999
"Mambo No. 5 (A little bit of...)" (RCA) Read it

La Marcha del Golazo Solitario

by Ernesto Lechner | Sep 10, 1999
La Marcha del Golazo Solitario Read it

The Vault...Old Friends 4 Sale

by Marc Weingarten | Sep 10, 1999
The Vault--Old Friends 4 Sale Read it

Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture The Wood

by Matt Diehl | Sep 10, 1999
Music From and Inspired by the Motion Picture The Wood Read it

New in Paperback

Lindbergh

Sep 10, 1999
A. Scott Berg Read it

News Article

Mail

Sep 10, 1999

Out of Sites

by Gillian Flynn | Sep 10, 1999
DIGITAL DETOURS Read it

Sixth Heaven

by Gillian Flynn, Will Lee | Sep 10, 1999
Trying to make Sense of this summer's hottest chiller? Here's the hair-raising truth. Read it

Hear The Burn

Sep 10, 1999

Flashes

by Peter Landau, Joshua Rich | Sep 10, 1999

Gimme Shelter

Sep 10, 1999

Monitor

by Tricia Johnson, Troy Patterson | Sep 10, 1999

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Sep 10, 1999

TV Article

Chasing Emmy

Sep 10, 1999
Will the TV academy love Raymond? Will The Sopranos keep it in the Family? Will Calista Flockhart get her just desserts? EW's TV staff weighs in with preferences and predictions. Read it

The Guest List

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 10, 1999
Look Who's on The Couch This Week (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Read it

What To Watch

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 10, 1999
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern daylight and are subject to change. Read it

On The Air

by Joe Flint | Sep 10, 1999
The latest news from the TV beat Read it

Remote Patrol

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 10, 1999
Keeping a watch on TV Step right up--see the amazing Emmy fave Beau Bridges transform into P.T. Barnum Read it

TV Review

Moesha

by Ken Tucker | Sep 10, 1999
Brandy's winning sitcom launches a slapsticky spin-off, while Jaleel White is all Grown up and leaving Urkel behind. Read it

The Parkers

by Ken Tucker | Sep 10, 1999
Brandy's winning sitcom launches a slapsticky spin-off, while Jaleel White is all Grown up and leaving Urkel behind. Read it

Grown Ups

by Ken Tucker | Sep 10, 1999
Brandy's winning sitcom launches a slapsticky spin-off, while Jaleel White is all Grown up and leaving Urkel behind. Read it

The Charts

Cop Appeal

Sep 10, 1999

The Ratings

TOP DOLLAR

Sep 10, 1999

Video Review

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG: THE MOVIE

by Wook Kim | Sep 10, 1999

TWIN DRAGONS

by Michael Stewart | Sep 10, 1999
Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung Read it

LA SEPARATION

by Mike D'Angelo | Sep 10, 1999
Daniel Auteuil, Isabelle Huppert Read it

WORD OF MOUTH

by Erin Richter | Sep 10, 1999
Catalina Larranaga, Robert Rand Read it

DEEP CRIMSON

Sep 10, 1999
Regina Orozco, Daniel Gimenez Cacho Read it

REVENGE OF THE MUSKETEERS

by Mike D'Angelo | Sep 10, 1999
Sophie Marceau, Philippe Noiret Read it

SOUTHIE

Sep 10, 1999
Donnie Wahlberg, Rose McGowan Read it

TELETUBBIES: FUNNY DAY

by Erin Richter | Sep 10, 1999

THE CROW: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN

by Michael Sauter | Sep 10, 1999
Mark Dacascos, Marc Gomes Read it