Feb 22, 1991

Issue #54

Cover Story

The two faces of Steve Martin

by Tim Appelo | Feb 22, 1991
The ''wild and crazy guy'' reveals a more serious side in the new film ''L.A. Story'' Read it
Magazine Cover (Feb 22, 1991)

Encore

''M*A*S*H's'' record breaking finale

by Jess Cagle | Feb 22, 1991
We remember the most-watched series episode now available on video Read it

Feedback

Mail from our readers

Feb 22, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Book Article

Paperback Picks of the week

Feb 22, 1991
Hot books for February 22, 2008 including ''Faulkner,'' ''Picturing Will,'' and more Read it

Book Review

Puss in Boots

by Michele Landsberg | Feb 22, 1991

Forbidden Channels

by Mark Harris | Feb 22, 1991

Aurora 7

by Tom De Haven | Feb 22, 1991

Imagine a Woman & Other Tales

by Gene Lyons | Feb 22, 1991

The Next Century

by Gene Lyons | Feb 22, 1991

Cover Story

The two faces of Steve Martin

by Tim Appelo | Feb 22, 1991
The ''wild and crazy guy'' reveals a more serious side in the new film ''L.A. Story'' Read it

DVD Article

Video cover controversy

by Ty Burr, Frank Lovelece | Feb 22, 1991
Don't be fooled by the boxes of ''Chasing Dreams,'' ''Bad Girls,'' ''Wings,'' and others Read it

Rutger Hauer's mean career

by Terry Catchpole | Feb 22, 1991
Check out the ''Blind Fury'' actor in other villainous roles Read it

Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Feb 22, 1991
The 15 hottest topics from February 22, 1991 Read it

Movie Article

Not such 'Boogie Nights'—Indie filmmakers of the 90s wax depressingly on the 70s.

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jan 16, 1998
THE 1970S HARDLY PUT SMILES ON THE FACES OF YOUNG FILMMAKERS WHO CAME OF AGE DURING THE 'ME DECADE'--AND THE RESULT IS A '90S MOVIE DELUGE OF DRUGS, DISCO, AND DEBAUCHERY Read it

Remembering James MacDonald

by Casey Davidson | Feb 22, 1991
We honor the veteran Disney voice-over artist Read it

Paul Mazursky's film cameos

by Irv Slifkin | Feb 22, 1991
The director's frequent appearances in his own films, including ''Scenes From a Mall'' Read it

Moth wrangling in ''The Silence of the Lambs''

by Carole Willcocks | Feb 22, 1991
Behind the special creature effects in the Jodie Foster film Read it

Male chest hair makes a comeback

by Giselle Benatar | Feb 22, 1991
Andy Garcia, Nicolas Cage, and others are rebelling against the shaved look Read it

Steve Martin role call

by Tim Appelo | Feb 22, 1991
We review the comedian's filmography from ''The Jerk,'' to ''My Blue Heaven'' Read it

Movie Review

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 22, 1991

Taxi Blues

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 22, 1991

Scenes From a Mall

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 22, 1991

The Vanishing

by Owen Gleiberman | Feb 22, 1991

Music Article

''Carreras-Domingo-Pavarotti'' finds mainstream success

by Thom Duffy | Feb 22, 1991
Heavy promotion for the album from the opera superstars pays off Read it

Trouble for Prince

by Jon Bream | Feb 22, 1991
The Purple One's problems with the Grammys, Sinead O'Connor, and his managers Read it

Precious Metal dumps Trump

by Meredith Berkman | Feb 22, 1991
Why the ''Mr. Big Stuff'' band cut the mogul from their music video Read it

Money woes for the Florida Orchestra

by Giselle Benatar | Feb 22, 1991
The musicians behind Whitney Houston's ''Star-Spangled Banner'' performance faces financial trouble Read it

'70s Funk compilations

by David Browne | Feb 22, 1991
Music from Gladys Knight and the Pips, The O'Jays, and Curtis Mayfield Read it

Music Review

Sharon, Lois & Bram Sing A to Z

by Susan Stewart | Feb 22, 1991

Sharon, Lois & Bram Sing A to Z

by Susan Stewart | Feb 22, 1991

Divinyls

by Elysa Gardner | Feb 22, 1991

21

by Jim Farber | Feb 22, 1991

Greek Fire

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

Serious Fun

by James Bernard | Feb 22, 1991

In This Life

by Chuck Eddy | Feb 22, 1991

Candy Carol

by Chuck Eddy | Feb 22, 1991

Treacherous Too!

by Ira Robbins | Feb 22, 1991

Go Girl Crazy

by Ira Robbins | Feb 22, 1991

Saints and Sinners

by Janiss Garza | Feb 22, 1991

Turning for Home

by Alanna Nash | Feb 22, 1991

Buick

by Alanna Nash | Feb 22, 1991

The Mystery of Life

by Alanna Nash | Feb 22, 1991

Struck by Lightning

by David Browne | Feb 22, 1991

Hangin' Around the Observatory

by Ira Robbins | Feb 22, 1991

A Dozen Roses/Greatest Hits

by Alanna Nash | Feb 22, 1991

Doubt

by James Bernard | Feb 22, 1991

Yalil

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

News Article

How to buy electronics

by Glenn Kenny | Feb 22, 1991
Our guide to surviving President's Day Sales Read it

Hollywood's obsession with herbal remedies

by Kyle Roderick | Feb 22, 1991
Gary Busey, Lisa Bonet, Iggy Pop, and others are fans Read it

Entertainment news for February 22, 1991

Feb 22, 1991
Gus Van Sant, River Phoenix, and David Foster made headlines this week Read it

What's new in Kids pop culture

Feb 22, 1991
The latest entertainment for kids including ''Small Talk,'' ''Morning Magic,'' and more Read it

How will the recession affect Hollywood?

by Paula Parisi | Feb 22, 1991
Movies, videos, television, books, and gadgets could take a hit from the soft U.S. economy Read it

TV Article

Remembering Danny Thomas

by Mark Harris | Feb 22, 1991
We honor the beloved comedian and ''Andy Griffith Show'' producer Read it

Patricia Wettig survives cancer on ''thirtysomething''

by Kelli Pryor | Feb 22, 1991
The actress' portrayal of cancer patient Nancy on the ABC drama has earned acclaim and respect Read it

The War and 'Major Dad'

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991
Television's military/family sitcom deals with the Persian Gulf war Read it

Richard Crenna's solid career

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991
We give the overlooked ''And the Sea Will Tell'' actor and his steady resume some recognition Read it

Johnny Carson vs. Jay Leno

by Kate Meyers | Feb 22, 1991
Differences in ratings between ''The Tonight Show'' host and guest host Read it

TV Review

And the Sea Will Tell

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991

Long Road Home

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991

Danger: Kids at Work

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991

Flight of Black Angel

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991

Davis Rules

by Ken Tucker | Feb 22, 1991

Video Review

The Divorcee

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

A Free Soul

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

Lilies of the Field

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

Separate Tables

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

The Sin of Madelon Claudet

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991

Nolan Ryan: Feel the Heat

by Terry Catchpole | Feb 22, 1991

Frankenstein Unbound

by Jim Farber | Feb 22, 1991

The Exorcist III

by Jim Farber | Feb 22, 1991

Sam Kinison: Banned

by Jim Farber | Feb 22, 1991

Laurie Anderson: Collected Videos

by Peter Kobel | Feb 22, 1991

Eros, Love & Lies

by Robert Frenay | Feb 22, 1991

Billy Martin: The Man, The Myth, The Manager

by Terry Catchpole | Feb 22, 1991

Air America

by Michael Sauter | Feb 22, 1991

Quick Change

by Melissa Pierson | Feb 22, 1991

Pocket Money

by Lawrence O'Toole | Feb 22, 1991

The Champ

by Ty Burr | Feb 22, 1991