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 it
Magazine Cover (Sep 29, 2000)

Encore

''Baywatch''

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

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 it

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 it

Book Article

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 it

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 it

DVD Article

New to DVD

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

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 it

Movie Article

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 it

Canadian Bounty

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

The Toronto Film Festival

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

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 it

''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 it

''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 it

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 Article

''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 it

Lester Bangs

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

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 it

Remembering Stanley Turrentine

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

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

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

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 it

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

News Article

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 it

''Boston Public''

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

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 it

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 it

Olympic Fame

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

Fashion and government

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

Prep Rep

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

Cybertalk: The week's best internet quotes

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

''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 it

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 it

Music video fun

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

Sound Bites

Sound Bites: The week's best TV quotes

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

TV Article

''City of Angels''

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

''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 it

''Becker''

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

''Bette''

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

''Cursed''

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

''Ed''

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

''Frasier''

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

''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 it

Friday's new shows

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

Friday's returning shows

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

''The Fugitive''

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

''The District''

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

''Malcolm in the Middle''

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

''Once and Again''

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

''Gilmore Girls''

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

''Titans''

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

''Girlfriends''

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

Johnny Knoxville

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

Monday's new shows

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

Monday's returning shows

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

''The Michael Richards Show''

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

''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 it

Sunday's new shows

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

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 it

Saturday's new shows

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

Thursday's returning shows

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

Tuesday's new shows

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

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 it

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 it

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 it

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 it

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 it

''Spin City''

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

TV Review

Summer Olympics 2000

by Ken Tucker | Sep 29, 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

empty shell

Sep 26, 2000