Sep 15, 2000

Issue #559

Cover Story

Quiet on the Set: Actors and Writers Strike

by Daniel Fierman | Sep 15, 2000
How would theaters and broadcasters handle the possible Hollywood shutdown? Read it
Magazine Cover (Sep 15, 2000)

Encore

Funny Lady: 'The Carol Burnett Show'

by Joshua Rich | Sep 15, 2000
The first major female-hosted variety show debuted 33 years ago Read it

Mail

Mail from our readers

Sep 15, 2000
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't, on Tom Hanks's cover photo, our fall movie preview, and more Read it

Monitor

Monitor

by Gillian Flynn | Sep 15, 2000
'Will & Grace' star Debra Messing's wedding and Christopher Reeve's injury made news the week of September 15th, 2000 Read it

Review

Website Review: 'Matinee Today'

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 15, 2000

Website Review: 'TammyFaye.com'

by Nicholas Fonseca | Sep 15, 2000

Book Article

Book Review: 'Guess Who'

by Nebminja Vestyek | Sep 15, 2000
A look at a new photography book by our colleague Peggy Sirota Read it

Foodies of the Week

Sep 15, 2000
Lean, Mean Fighting Cuisine Read it

Between the Lines: The inside scoop on the book world

by Matthew Flamm | Sep 15, 2000
'Survivor''s Richard Hatch has penned a memoir, while paperback rights to Ann Perlman's 'Infidelity' brought on a heated auction Read it

Book Review

Book Review: 'Acts of God'

by Megan Harlan | Sep 15, 2000

Book Review: 'Joe College'

by Lisa Levy | Sep 15, 2000

Book Review: 'The Murdered House'

by Nikki Amdur | Sep 15, 2000

Book Review: 'The Island of Lost Maps'

by George Hodgman | Sep 15, 2000

Book Review: 'Dream Catcher'

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 15, 2000

Cover Story

Quiet on the Set: Actors and Writers Strike

by Daniel Fierman | Sep 15, 2000
How would theaters and broadcasters handle the possible Hollywood shutdown? Read it

DVD Article

Those Medaling Actors

by Wook Kim | Sep 15, 2000
From 'Tarzan''s Johnny Weissmuller to 'Scrooged''s Mary Lou Retton, a look at actors who have also won Olympic medals Read it

Editor's Choice

Book Review: 'Crazy Salad'

by Benjamin Svetkey | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'A Map of the World'

by Alice King | Sep 15, 2000

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Sep 15, 2000
The 15 hottest topics the week of September 15th, 2000 Read it

Movie Article

Autumn and New Talk: Fall Film Catchphrases

by Ann Limpert | Sep 15, 2000
From 'Nurse Betty' to 'Unbreakable,' the movie quotes we think might catch on Read it

Summer Movie Body Count

Sep 15, 2000
'Art of War,' 'Cecil B. Demented,' and 'Autumn in New York' round out our count of summer movie deaths Read it

Trick or Treat: October Movies

by Josh Wolk | Sep 15, 2000
'Pay It Forward,' 'Get Carter,' and other films are up against the fall movie curse Read it

'Nurse Betty': Daze of Her Lives

by Steve Daly | Sep 15, 2000
Renée Zellweger, Chris Rock, and Morgan Freeman starred in Neil LaBute's award-winning film Read it

Spinal Chord: 'Spinal Tap' Interview

by Rob Brunner | Sep 15, 2000
Two of the band members from Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary discuss the film's rerelease Read it

Lights! Camera! Inaction!

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 15, 2000
From a 'Fletch' sequel to a Janis Joplin biopic, hot Hollywood projects that can't get off the ground Read it

If They Picket, Will It Ever Heal?

by Daniel Fierman | Sep 15, 2000
Answers to your questions about a possible strike by actors and writers Read it

Winner of the Week

Sep 15, 2000
Cameron Crowe Read it

Reel World: News From Hollywood

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Sep 15, 2000
'The Golden Bowl' was dropped from Miramax's fall lineup, while special effects pushed the cost of the 'Mummy' sequel to $88 million Read it

The Hollywood Walkout of Fame

by Joshua Rich | Sep 15, 2000
A remembrance of strikes past Read it

Movie Review

Movie Review: 'Dark Days'

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 15, 2000

Movie Review: 'Highlander: Endgame'

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 15, 2000

Movie Review: 'Almost Famous'

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 15, 2000

Movie Review: 'Solas'

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 15, 2000

Movie Review: 'The Watcher'

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 15, 2000

Music Article

Breakout: Dan Finnerty

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 15, 2000
Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Helen Hunt are all fans of the cover singer Read it

Hear and Now: This week on the music beat

by Chris Willman | Sep 15, 2000
Former Arista chief Clive Davis and BMG created J Records, while writing credits to Brian Wilson's psychologist have disappeared from the Beach Boy's self-titled album Read it

Career Move of the Week

Sep 15, 2000
Joan Jett Read it

Joan, Osborne Again

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 15, 2000
The 'Righteous Love' singer talks about her new album Read it

Music Review

Music Review: 'Mi Reflejo'

by David Browne | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Maroon'

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'In Blue'

by David Browne | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Places'

by Josef Woodard | Sep 15, 2000

Music Single Review: ''Shake Ya Ass''

by David Browne | Sep 15, 2000

Music Single Review: ''Rock DJ''

by David Browne | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Tala Matrix'

by Josef Woodard | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Teddy Thompson'

by David Hiltbrand | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Red Dirt Girl'

by Beth Johnson | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'King of Nothing'

by Alanna Nash | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'The Nasty Album'

by Craig Seymour | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'King James Version'

by James Sullivan | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Relationship of Command'

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 15, 2000

Music Review: 'Nathan Michael Shawn Wanya'

by Josh Tyrangiel | Sep 15, 2000

News Article

EW Crib Sheet: Telling the 'Days' apart

by Karen Valby | Sep 15, 2000
A look at what separates '30 Days,' '28 Days,' '13 Days,' and '7 Days' Read it

Gimme Shelter: Richard Gere

by Anuj Gupta | Sep 15, 2000
The 'Autumn in New York' actor is selling his Malibu home Read it

Summer Learnin': Let the Movies and Television be Your Teachers

by Brian M. Raftery, Allyssa Lee | Sep 15, 2000
From films like 'Gladiator' to TV shows like 'Survivor' and 'The Tom Green Cancer Special,' what we've learned from not reading this summer Read it

Big Pimpin'

by Lori L. Tharps | Sep 15, 2000
From the documentary 'American Pimp' to 'SNL' vet Tim Meadows' 'The Ladies Man,' pimps are a popular topic Read it

It's a Snap (Bracelets)!

by Alice M. Lee | Sep 15, 2000
Designers including Tommy Hilfiger and Ralph lauren are using the '90s accessory to market their perfumes Read it

What To Watch

by Dalton Ross, Bruce Fretts, Ken Tucker | Sep 15, 2000
From 'The Elián González Story' to the Fugzai documentary 'Instrument,' a guide to notable programs during the week of September 15, 2000 Read it

A Captive Audience: Live Jail Cam

by Sue Karlin | Sep 15, 2000
Crime.com offers a direct view into the lives of Arizona prisoners Read it

Cybertalk: This week's best internet quotes

Sep 15, 2000
'Whipped''s Amanda Peet and 'Nurse Betty''s Chris Rock talk about their roles Read it

Cyber Digest

by Cable Neuhaus | Sep 15, 2000
Howard Stern's popularity is rated equal to IBM's supercomputer Big Blue, while voters were lukewarm about adding Robert Downey Jr. to 'Ally McBeal' Read it

Hot Rod: Two Lifestyles, 24/7

by Noah Robischon | Sep 15, 2000
Dennis Rodman and DotComGuy offer contrasting websites with round-the-clock coverage Read it

On The Air

On The Air: The latest news from the TV beat

by Lynette Rice | Sep 15, 2000
'Bette' and 'The Fugitive' are using repetitive commercials to build an audience, while 'Friends,' 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' and Chris Rock all suffered from the Emmy's new voting system Read it

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

Sep 15, 2000
TV's funniest lines from the week of September 8th Read it

TV Article

Going A-Courtin': Court TV

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 15, 2000
We look at 'Curtis Court,' 'Judge Hatchett,' and 'Moral Court,' three new TV courtrooms Read it

Amore the Merrier: Ray in Italy

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 15, 2000
A sneak-peak at the 'Everybody Loves Raymond' season opener Read it

Mat Chance: Wrestling 'Survivor's

by Karen Valby | Sep 15, 2000
The reality show's Kelly and Susan may fight on the WWF, WCW, or ECW Read it

Sole Survivors: Nate and Brian

by Erin Podolsky | Sep 15, 2000
A look at the Reebok commercials pair Read it

Winner of the Week

Sep 15, 2000
'La Femme Nikita' Read it

Olympics Special

by Dalton Ross | Sep 15, 2000
Our gold-medal guide to must-see Olympic TV Read it

TV Review

TV Review: 'One Day in September'

by Ken Tucker | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review

Video Review: 'Slow Burn'

by Michael Sauter | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'Third World Cop'

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'Stiff Upper Lips'

by William Stevenson | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'After Life'

by Alice King | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'The Quarry'

by Erin Richter | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'Coming Out'

by William Stevenson | Sep 15, 2000

Video Review: 'Mission to Mars'

by Troy Patterson | Sep 15, 2000