Sep 29, 2000

Issue #561

Cover Story

Fall TV Preview

Sep 29, 2000
From new shows with Geena Davis and michael Richards to returning favorites like ''The West Wing,'' a look at the fall TV season Read Article
Magazine Cover (Sep 29, 2000)

Cybertalk

Cybertalk: The week's best internet quotes

Sep 29, 2000
The web's funniest lines from the week of September 22nd Read Article

Encore

''Baywatch''

by Dalton Ross | Sep 29, 2000
The David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson lifeguard drama debuted on NBC 11 years ago Read Article

Mail

Mail from our readers

Sep 29, 2000
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't, on Jakob Dylan and the Wallflowers, ''Whipped,'' and more Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Brian M. Raftery, Karen Valby | Sep 29, 2000
Melissa Etheridge and Julie Cypher's split and a lawsuit against Mariah Carey made news the week of September 29th, 2000 Read Article

Between the Lines

The inside scoop on the book world

by Matthew Flamm, Clarissa Cruz | Sep 29, 2000
''Not a Day Goes By'' writer E. Lynn Harris got a raise, while the soap ''Passions'' will hawk a fictional memoir by one of its characters Read Article

Book Review

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay

by Troy Patterson | Sep 29, 2000

Natural Blonde

by Charles Winecoff | Sep 29, 2000

Complicated Women

by Lisa Levy | Sep 29, 2000

Shopgirl

by Margot Mifflin | Sep 29, 2000

Ghostwritten

by Daneet Steffens | Sep 29, 2000

Quarrel & Quandary

by Lisa Levy | Sep 29, 2000

Strawberry Tattoo

by Daneet Steffens | Sep 29, 2000

Cover Story

Fall TV Preview

Sep 29, 2000
From new shows with Geena Davis and michael Richards to returning favorites like ''The West Wing,'' a look at the fall TV season Read Article

DVD Commentary

New to DVD

by Benjamin Svetkey | Sep 29, 2000
We look at special edition discs of ''Rudy'' and ''Hellraiser'' Read Article

Gimme Shelter

Gimme Shelter: Freddie Prinze, Jr.

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 29, 2000
The ''She's All That'' heartthrob bought a house in the San Fernando vallry Read Article

Hear & Now

This week on the music beat

by William Keck | Sep 29, 2000
Shakira was the breakout star at this year's Latin Grammy Awards Read Article

Internet News

''That Guy!''

by Laura Schiff | Sep 29, 2000
The card game has everyone from Julia Roberts to the cast and crew of ''Sex and the City'' playing Read Article

Cyber Digest

by Cable Neuhaus | Sep 29, 2000
From photos of the cast of ''Jurassic Park III'' to footage of the Hip-Hop Music Awards brawl, this week's web news Read Article

Music video fun

by Noah Robischon | Sep 29, 2000
''Thong Song'' singer Sisqo makes his own music video on the internet Read Article

Internet Review

Best in Show

by Nicholas Fonseca | Sep 29, 2000

MuchMusic

by Caryn Ganz | Sep 29, 2000

Antiques Roadshow

by Ann Limpert | Sep 29, 2000

Amon Tobin -- Supermodified

by Noah Robischon | Sep 29, 2000

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Sep 29, 2000
The 15 hottest topics the week of September 29, 2000 Read Article

Movie News

The Marquis de Sade on film

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 29, 2000
''Quills,'' with Joaquin Phoenix and Kate Winslet, and ''Sade'' both document the life of the infamous writer Read Article

Canadian Bounty

Sep 29, 2000
The 25th-annual Toronto International Film Festival was a world beater. Read Article

The Toronto Film Festival

by Josh Wolk | Sep 29, 2000
Oscar hype for ''American Beauty'' began at the Canadian film showings Read Article

''Harry Potter' merchandise

by Nicholas Fonseca | Sep 29, 2000
Insignia from the J. K. Rowling series is available on everything from clothing to mousepads Read Article

''Requiem for a Dream'' and ''Quills''

by Daniel Fierman, Clarissa Cruz | Sep 29, 2000
Ellen Burstyn and Geoffrey Rush's performances are Oscar-worthy, but will their films be too startling to Academy voters? Read Article

Movie Review

The Exorcist

by Owen Gleiberman | Sep 29, 2000

Human Resources

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Sep 29, 2000

Duets

by Steve Daly | Sep 29, 2000

Music Commentary

Remembering Stanley Turrentine

by Josef Woodard | Sep 29, 2000
''Sugar'''s tenor saxist passed away this month Read Article

''Hush'' and ''It's Like This''

by Will Hermes | Sep 29, 2000
We review new albums by Rickie Lee Jones and Jane Siberry Read Article

Aaron Carter and Lil' Bow Wow

by David Browne | Sep 29, 2000
''Aaron's Party (Come Get It)'' and ''Beware of Dog'' are both by preteen artists Read Article

Music News

''Tiny Dancer'' revival

by Rob Brunner | Sep 29, 2000
Cameron Crowe's ''Almost Famous'' is reviving interest in classics like the Elton John song Read Article

Lester Bangs

by Tom Sinclair | Sep 29, 2000
A real-life encounter with the music critic portrayed in ''Almost Famous'' Read Article

Music Review

Wheatus

by Laura Morgan | Sep 29, 2000

Fearless

by Alanna Nash | Sep 29, 2000

"My Getaway"

by Beth Johnson | Sep 29, 2000

Sailing to Philadelphia

by David Hiltbrand | Sep 29, 2000

Guru's Jazzmatazz: StreetSoul

by Josh Tyrangiel | Sep 29, 2000

Pronounced toe-nay

by Craig Seymour | Sep 29, 2000

Almost Famous

by Josh Tyrangiel | Sep 29, 2000

Revelation

by Jim Farber | Sep 29, 2000

empty shell

Sep 25, 2000

On the Air

The latest news from the TV beat

by Lynette Rice | Sep 29, 2000
Showtime's ''Queer as Folk'' had trouble with advertisers, while a TV version of the musical ''Mame'' may star Cher Read Article

Pop Culture News

Halloween style

by Scott Brown | Sep 29, 2000
''X-Men'''s Wolverine, the Powerpuff Girls, and Harry Potter may be popular costumes choices this year Read Article

Y2K Dating

by Alice M. Lee | Sep 29, 2000
''Blind Date,'' Match.com, and coffeehouse match-ups offer modern singles new ways to find a partner Read Article

Olympic Fame

Sep 29, 2000
Stars from Ray Romano to Bonnie Hunt talk about what Olympic event they'd compete in Read Article

Fashion and government

by Nicholas Fonseca | Sep 29, 2000
Designer Kenneth Cole reminded shoppers to vote in the upcoming election Read Article

Prep Rep

by Clarissa Cruz | Sep 29, 2000
From Lilly Pulitzer to Tommy Hilfiger, preppy fashion is staging a comeback Read Article

Reel World

News From Hollywood

by Jessica Shaw | Sep 29, 2000
The upcoming ''Cast Away'' and ''Road to Perdition'' may dim Tom Hanks's clean-cut image, while Paramount may have found a director for ''The Sum of All Fears'' Read Article

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

Sep 29, 2000
TV's funniest lines from the week of September 22nd Read Article

TV Review

Summer Olympics 2000

by Ken Tucker | Sep 29, 2000

Television Commentary

What To Watch

by Dalton Ross, Ken Tucker, Wook Kim, Mike Flaherty | Sep 29, 2000
From the animal series ''Shark Gordon'' to the debut of comedy series ''That's Life,'' a guide to notable programs during the week of September 29, 2000 Read Article

Television News

''City of Angels''

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 29, 2000
Executive producer Steven Bochco talks about improving the hospital drama Read Article

''Spin City'''s future

by William Keck | Sep 29, 2000
Although his role has been taken over by Charlie Sheen, Michael J. Fox will still show up on the series Read Article

''Becker''

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 29, 2000
Ted Danson talks about his CBS show Read Article

''Bette''

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 29, 2000
''Drowning Mona'' actress and singer Midler debuts her own comedy on CBS Read Article

''Cursed''

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 29, 2000
''The Steven Weber Show'' changed titles and staff in preparation for its fall debut Read Article

''Ed''

by Ken Tucker | Sep 29, 2000
David Letterman's production company is producing the new low-key drama Read Article

''Frasier''

by Dan Snierson | Sep 29, 2000
The David Hyde Pierce and Kelsey Grammer comedy enters its eighth season Read Article

''Freakylinks''

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 29, 2000
The ''X-Files'' network teamed up with the creators of ''The Blair Witch Project'' to make this new sci-fi series Read Article

Friday's new shows

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 29, 2000
A look at ''Madigan Men,'' ''Grosse Pointe,'' and other new Friday series Read Article

Friday's returning shows

Sep 29, 2000
''Providence,'' ''Popular,'' and ''Law and Order: SVU'' are all returning Read Article

''The Fugitive''

by Ken Tucker | Sep 29, 2000
Tim Daly takes on the role played by both Harrison Ford and David Janssen Read Article

''Boston Public''

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 29, 2000
''Ally McBeal'''s David E. Kelley explores the lives of teachers Read Article

''The District''

by Ken Tucker | Sep 29, 2000
Craig T. Nelson plays a D.C. police chief in the moralistic new drama Read Article

''Malcolm in the Middle''

by Dan Snierson | Sep 29, 2000
Frankie Muniz's family comedy comes back for a second season Read Article

''Once and Again''

by Lynette Rice | Sep 29, 2000
Sela Ward's Emmy win may invigorate the show Read Article

''Gilmore Girls''

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 29, 2000
Alexis Bledel's funky family drama nudges The WB beyond its teen horizons Read Article

''Titans''

by Kristen Baldwin | Sep 29, 2000
Aaron Spelling's new prime-time soap stars Yasmine Bleeth Read Article

''Girlfriends''

by Lynette Rice | Sep 29, 2000
This urban version of ''Sex and the City'' stars Diana Ross's daughter Tracee Ellis Ross Read Article

Johnny Knoxville

by Tricia Johnson | Sep 29, 2000
''Jackass''s injury-addicted thrill seeker talks about his show Read Article

Monday's new shows

Sep 29, 2000
''Deadline,'' ''Tucker,'' and ''Yes, Dear'' are among this season's debuts Read Article

Monday's returning shows

Sep 29, 2000
''Everybody Loves Raymond,'' ''Third Watch,'' and ''Ally McBeal'' are among Monday's returning series Read Article

''The Michael Richards Show''

by Jeff Jensen | Sep 29, 2000
''Seinfeld'''s Kramer debuts a detective show of his own Read Article

''Sabrina the Teenage Witch''

by Mike Flaherty | Sep 29, 2000
Melissa Joan Hart's witch show moved to the WB after four years on ABC Read Article

Sunday's new shows

Sep 29, 2000
''Hype'' and ''Nikki'' will debut this October Read Article

Sunday's returning shows

Sep 29, 2000
From ''King of the Hill'' to ''Touched by an Angel,'' a look at what's back on Sundays Read Article

Saturday's new shows

Sep 29, 2000
A look at Heather Paige Kent's new comedy ''That's Life'' Read Article

Thursday's returning shows

Sep 29, 2000
What's in store for favorite series like ''Will & Grace,'' ''Friends,'' and ''ER'' Read Article

Tuesday's new shows

Sep 29, 2000
A look at ''Dark Angel,'' ''The Geena Davis Show,'' and ''DAG'' Read Article

Tuesday's returning shows

by Jeff Jensen | Sep 29, 2000
We look at ''That '70s Show,'' ''Titus,'' ''N.Y.P.D. Blue,'' and other series Read Article

Wednesday's new shows

by Dan Snierson | Sep 29, 2000
A look at ''Welcome to New York,'' ''Gideon's Crossing,'' and other shows new to the small screen Read Article

Wednesday's returning shows

by Dan Snierson | Sep 29, 2000
We look at what's next for ''Dawson's Creek,'' ''The West Wing,'' ''Felicity,'' and other returning series Read Article

''Spin City''

by Dan Snierson | Sep 29, 2000
Charlie Sheen is poised to take over Michael J. Fox's role on the show Read Article

Video Capsule Review

empty shell

Sep 26, 2000

Video Review

Black and White

by Troy Patterson | Sep 29, 2000

I, Claudius

by Benjamin Svetkey | Sep 29, 2000

Cats

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Sep 29, 2000

American Women

by Erin Richter | Sep 29, 2000

The Cup

by Gillian Flynn | Sep 29, 2000

Final Destination

by Brian M. Raftery | Sep 29, 2000

Jesus's Son

by Scott Brown | Sep 29, 2000

Where the Heart Is

by Alice King | Sep 29, 2000

Waking the Dead

by Bruce Fretts | Sep 29, 2000

Joe Gould's Secret

by Michael Sauter | Sep 29, 2000