Mar 15, 1991

Issue #57

Cover Story

Who is Vanilla Ice?

by Linda Sanders | Mar 15, 1991
The rapper faces heavy criticism for being a rich suburban poser, but are the rumors about Robby Van Winkle true? Read it
Magazine Cover (Mar 15, 1991)

Encore

''My Fair Lady'' 35 years later

by Meredith Berkman | Mar 15, 1991
A history of the successful Broadway musical starring Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews Read it

Feedback

Mail from our readers

Mar 15, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Book Article

Curious George turns 50

by Jeff Unger | Mar 15, 1991
We look back at how the mischievous monkey became a beloved character Read it

Sam Fussel's memoir of becoming a bodybuilder

by Giselle Benatar | Mar 15, 1991
The author of ''Muscle'' discusses his transformation from shy academic to a bronzed iron man Read it

Cover Story

Who is Vanilla Ice?

by Linda Sanders | Mar 15, 1991
The rapper faces heavy criticism for being a rich suburban poser, but are the rumors about Robby Van Winkle true? Read it

DVD Article

Why Clint Eastwood wouldn't fire his gun

by Taehee Kim | Mar 15, 1991
The star of ''White Hunter, Black Heart'' is so kind he wouldn't even hurt a fly Read it

Movies about making movies

by Lawrence O'Toole | Mar 15, 1991
Classics like ''The Barefoot Contessa,'' ''8 1/2,'' ''Day for Night,'' ''Stardust Memories,'' and ''Good Morning, Babylon'' Read it

Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Mar 15, 1991
The 15 hottest topics from March 15, 1991 Read it

Movie Article

Live in the ''Fatal Attraction'' house

by Susan Pocharski | Mar 15, 1991
The home used in the Glen Close thriller is on the real estate market Read it

Oscar nominated connections

by Mason Wiley, Damien Bona | Mar 15, 1991
Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Al Pacino, and others share screen credits as well as a chance at an Oscar Read it

Re-releasing ''Citizen Kane''

by Casey Davidson | Mar 15, 1991
Turner Entertainment's surprising decision for the video package of Orson Welles' masterpiece Read it

Factual errors in ''The Grifters''

by Joe Rhodes | Mar 15, 1991
We asked a gambling expert to analyze the betting in the Oscar nominated film starring Anjelica Huston Read it

Movie Review

Class Action

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 15, 1991

Blood in the Face

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 15, 1991

New Jack City

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 15, 1991

Closet Land

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 15, 1991

Music Article

Rock during wartime

by David Browne | Mar 15, 1991
Examining the music industry's response, or lack thereof, to the Persian Gulf war Read it

Warrant's ready to go to war

by David Browne | Mar 15, 1991
Why Jani Lane's band is prepared to fight even with a bestselling album, ''Cherry Pie'' Read it

Grammy success opens doors for Julie Gold

by Ron Givens | Mar 15, 1991
The ''From a Distance'' writer is finally getting a lot of artists interested in her songs after delivering a hit for Bette Midler Read it

''The Lifers'' rap from behind bars

by Bob Mack | Mar 15, 1991
15 inmates in Rahway's East Jersey State Prison offer a serious message about jail through their music Read it

The new Michael Jackson biography

by Giselle Benatar , Tina Jordan | Mar 15, 1991
Randy Taraborrelli's book is generating a lot of buzz and making its publishers nervous Read it

James Brown's comeback plan

by David Browne | Mar 15, 1991
The soul singer is out of jail and ready for a tour and a new album Read it

Close-up on Gerardo

by Casey Davidson | Mar 15, 1991
The ''Rico Suave'' singer talks about his popular music video, living at home, and being called Rico Read it

Music Review

MCMXC a.D.

by Marisa Fox | Mar 15, 1991

Spillin' the Beans

by Marisa Fox | Mar 15, 1991

Hooked

by Janiss Garza | Mar 15, 1991

Talkin' Blues

by Ty Burr | Mar 15, 1991

International Pop Overthrow

by James Bernard | Mar 15, 1991

Contribution

by Jim Farber | Mar 15, 1991

The Best of the Damned

by Ira Robbins | Mar 15, 1991

Put Yourself in My Place

by Alanna Nash | Mar 15, 1991

Pure Mania

by Ira Robbins | Mar 15, 1991

The Complete Works for Solo Piano

by Michael Walsh | Mar 15, 1991

Solid Ground

by Alanna Nash | Mar 15, 1991

Machine Gun Etiquette

by Ira Robbins | Mar 15, 1991

News Article

Entertainment news for March 15, 1991

Mar 15, 1991
Madonna, ''Batman II,'' and Sonny Bono made news the week of March 15, 1991 Read it

1991 Gadget guide

by Glenn Kenny | Mar 15, 1991
Five essential devices including the Sony Video Walkman, the Canon 8 MM Camcorder, and the Denon Portable CD Player Read it

A guide to the nation's touring circuses

by Melina Gerosa | Mar 15, 1991
We review Ringling Bros., the Moscow Circus, and Cirque du Soleil Read it

TV Article

Meredith Vieira's feud with ''60 Minutes''

by Mark Harris | Mar 15, 1991
The pregnant journalist was fired from CBS' news program when she asked to remain a part-time employee Read it

A Rocky and Bullwinkle renaissance

by Steve Daly | Mar 15, 1991
The tapes of the cartoon are best-sellers and PBS is airing ''Of Moose and Men: The Rocky & Bullwinkle Story'' Read it

Summing up the Persian Gulf war coverage

by Ken Tucker | Mar 15, 1991
It's only a matter of time before the war becomes a miniseries, but what kind of story will it be? Read it

TV Sports: From Free to Fee

by John Stravinsky | Mar 15, 1991
More sporting events will be available as pay-per-view only Read it

TV Review

The Josephine Baker Story

by Ken Tucker | Mar 15, 1991

A Season of Giants

by Ken Tucker | Mar 15, 1991

American Playhouse: Into the Woods

by Ken Tucker | Mar 15, 1991

The Dark Angel

by Ken Tucker | Mar 15, 1991

Video Review

The Best of U.S. Open Tennis: 1980-1990

by Terry Catchpole | Mar 15, 1991

White Hunter, Black Heart

by Ty Burr | Mar 15, 1991

The African Queen

by Ty Burr | Mar 15, 1991

Zou Zou

by Gary Giddins | Mar 15, 1991

Princess Tam Tam

by Gary Giddins | Mar 15, 1991

Pump Up The Volume

by Jim Farber | Mar 15, 1991

Peter Gabriel: POV

by Steve Simels | Mar 15, 1991

Major Barbara

by Melissa Pierson | Mar 15, 1991

King of New York

by Peter Kobel | Mar 15, 1991

Wimbledon '90

by Terry Catchpole | Mar 15, 1991

Memories of Duke

by Gary Giddins | Mar 15, 1991