May 12, 2000

Issue #539

Cover Story

Russell Crowe: Chairman of the Sword

by Chris Nashawaty | May 12, 2000
Crowe conquers the spectacular arena of "Gladiator" -- but shooting this big-budget epic was anything but a Roman holiday Read it
Magazine Cover (May 12, 2000)

Legacy

David Merrick & Alexander H. Cohen: The Producers

by Daniel Okrent | May 12, 2000
Two of Broadway's greats take their final bows. Read it

Book Article

Julianne Moore Hits the Books

by Matthew Flamm, Clarissa Cruz | May 12, 2000
The inside scoop on the book world Read it

Book Review

X-Men's Heroic Measures

by Jeff Jensen | May 12, 2000
Marvel unveils three potent prequels in time for the X-Men movie Read it

Cover Story

Russell Crowe: Chairman of the Sword

by Chris Nashawaty | May 12, 2000
Crowe conquers the spectacular arena of "Gladiator" -- but shooting this big-budget epic was anything but a Roman holiday Read it

Digital Review

M:I-2, Titan A.E., The Perfect Storm, The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Patriot

by Noah Robischon | May 12, 2000
Hollywood rolls out the websites for its summer flicks--but can a hit translate into hits? Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | May 12, 2000
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Movie Article

Ben Affleck Travels Back to Pearl Harbor

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | May 12, 2000
Plus Jim Caviezel's next role, "Hannibal" and more news from Hollywood Read it

Movie Review

Gladiator

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 12, 2000
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I Dreamed of Africa

May 12, 2000
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The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 12, 2000
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The Last September

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | May 12, 2000
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Time Code

by Owen Gleiberman | May 12, 2000
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Where the Heart Is

by Owen Gleiberman | May 12, 2000
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Committed

by Owen Gleiberman | May 12, 2000
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Music Article

'Nashville': An Epic Soundtrack

by Rob Brunner | May 12, 2000
Returning to the soundtrack for Robert Altman's classic film Read it

Tenacious D On the Auction Block

by Laura Morgan | May 12, 2000
This week on the music beat Read it

Patti Smith Takes Us Vinyl Shopping

by Brian M. Raftery | May 12, 2000
Perusing classic records with the punk legend Read it

Music Review

This Time Around

by David Browne | May 12, 2000
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News Article

Nick Drake: Better Late Than Never

by David Browne | May 12, 2000
The singer-songwriter was a brilliant but little-known until Volkswagen put a bug in people's ears. Read it

Blair Witch Goes Into the Woods (Again)

by Daniel Fierman | May 12, 2000
An exclusive peek at the top secret spook-fest sequel to the $140 million-grossing "Blair Witch Project" Read it

The Brady Bunch Goes Wild

by Bruce Fretts | May 12, 2000
Sex! Booze! Backstage battles! "Growing Up Brady" blows the lid off TV's squeaky-clean clan Read it

No Doubt: Future Tense?

by Chris Willman | May 12, 2000
Now that the rock band has emerged from a rocky hiatus with "Return of Saturn", only Gwen Stefani's internal conflicts still rage. Read it

Dennis Quaid's High Frequency

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | May 12, 2000
As the spirited star of "Frequency", Quaid gets a blast from the past Read it

Eminem Faces Celebrity Feuds

by Corey Takahashi | May 12, 2000
Eminem gets nasty. Patrick Stewart turns cranky. And the Pets.com Sock Puppet bites back. For celebs, spring is the mean season. Read it

Lisa Kudrow's Mommy Dearest

May 12, 2000
The "Friends" star and other celebrities name their favorite TV moms Read it

Matt Damon and Winona Ryder: Good Will Gone

by Laura Morgan, Ann Limpert | May 12, 2000
Plus Vanessa Williams, Ashley Judd, and more celebrities making news the week of May 12, 2000 Read it

Julia Roberts and Hollywood Knit Wits

by Lori L. Tharps | May 12, 2000
Julianne Moore, Hilary Swank and a slew of other Hollywood stars spin a yarn Read it

Charlie Sheen and Emilio Estevez: The Blue Brothers

by Jeff Gordinier | May 12, 2000
The real-life brothers play a pair of porn pioneers in "Rated X" Read it

Justin Timberlake 2.0 on 'Making the Band'

by Clarissa Cruz | May 12, 2000
Scouting the future Backstreet Boys and 'N Syncers on MTV's "Making the Band" Read it

Matthew McConaughey's Whispering Sub

by Clarissa Cruz | May 12, 2000
Burning questions about "U-571" Read it

Ana Gasteyer Gets Grilled by the Daughters of EW

by John Squires, President | May 12, 2000
Junior journalists came, saw, and conquered EW on Take Our Daughters to Work Day Read it

Tate Gallery of Modern Art: Hollywood Hot Spot?

by Daneet Steffens | May 12, 2000
Madonna and Elton John visit the opening of the new London art museum Read it

Bill Clinton Goes Viral

by Bruce Fretts, Clarissa Cruz | May 12, 2000
President Clinton shows his comedic side in a video shot for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner Read it

Paul McCartney Battles MP3.com

by Ann Limpert | May 12, 2000
MP3 sites like MP3.com and Napster face the wrath of the music industry Read it

Woody Allen, Meet the Beatles

by Brian M. Raftery | May 12, 2000
The legendary director is surprisingly out of touch with a few other pop culture legends Read it

Regis Philbin Yanked

by Ken Tucker | May 12, 2000
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and ABC temporarily go dark over a cable rights dispute Read it

TV Article

Beverly Hill 90210: The Auction

by Ann Limpert | May 12, 2000
Here are a few items missing from the most recent "90210" auction Read it

'ER' Tries to Keep the Peacock Afloat

by Lynette Rice | May 12, 2000
Plus Damon Wayans, "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" and the latest news from the TV beat Read it

TV Review

Jesus

by Ken Tucker | May 12, 2000
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Video Review

American Beauty

by Ty Burr | May 12, 2000
Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening collide at American Beauty's dysfunction junction. Read it