Magazine Archive
Dec 22, 2000
Issue #574-575
Cover Story
Owen Gleiberman’s top ten movies of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why ''Requiem For A Dream,'' ''Almost Famous,'' and more made his list
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Mail from our readers
Dec 23, 2000
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't, on ''Unbreakable,'' ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer,'' and more Read it
Book Article
Reading ''Harry''
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Dec 22, 2000
J.K. Rowling’s ''Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'' has cast a spell over America Read it
Dave Eggers is the voice of his generation
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Dec 22, 2000
''A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius'' is the new postmodern blockbuster Read it
The best books of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From Dave Eggers' ''A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius'' to Mary Karr's ''Cherry,'' Karen Valby tells us what she feels are the year's best reads Read it
The worst reads of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From Joe Eszterhas's ''American Rhapsody'' to Helen Fielding's ''Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason,'' Karen Valby tells us what she feels were stinkers last year Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for the books of 2000 Read it
Cover Story
Owen Gleiberman’s top ten movies of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why ''Requiem For A Dream,'' ''Almost Famous,'' and more made his list Read it
Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet
Jim Mullen’s Hot Sheet: 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
News on Britney Spears, Sisqo, Kathie Lee, and more Read it
Movie Article
Where should studios draw the line for violence?
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Dec 22, 2000
Big government criticizes studios for aiming violence at kids Read it
Colin Farrell bares all
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Dec 23, 2000
The ''Tigerland'' star’s view on Hollywood and his new roles Read it
There’s more than black and white with Jack Black
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Dec 23, 2000
The ''Tenacious D'' star opens up about how he got his role Read it
Heath Ledger: patriot, teenager, and knight
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Dec 23, 2000
We talk to the ''Patriot'' star about his diverse series of roles Read it
Jamie Bell pirouettes to the top
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Dec 23, 2000
How the ''Billy Elliot'' actor felt about his role Read it
Angelina Jolie’s uninterrupted success
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Dec 23, 2000
Why we can’t seem to take our eyes off the ''Girl, Interrupted'' star Read it
Why Hugh Jackman is unstoppable
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Dec 23, 2000
The ''X-Men'' star describes what fame has brought to him and his new projects Read it
Mark Ruffalo's future
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Dec 23, 2000
A look at the star’s previous, current, and future works Read it
Kate Hudson’s coming-out party
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Dec 23, 2000
Why the star of ''Almost Famous'' is already famous Read it
Mary Louise Parker in ''Proof''
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Dec 22, 2000
In David Auburn’s play, her emotional and innovative performance as Catherine gained the actress critical accolades Read it
Geoffrey Rush in ''Quills''
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Dec 22, 2000
Playing the Marquis de Sade, the star embodies the kooky genius of his namesake Read it
Benico Del Toro plays good cop-bad cop
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Dec 22, 2000
The ''Traffic'' star gives an electrifying performance Read it
Björk can ''just be''
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Dec 22, 2000
The singer's role as Selma in ''Dancer in the Dark'' dazzles viewers Read it
Joaquin Phoenix's role in ''Gladiator''
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Dec 22, 2000
As Commodus, the ''Yards'' actor played the perfect conflicted villain Read it
De Niro as a father
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Dec 22, 2000
In ''Meet the Parents,'' the ''Taxi Driver'' star is a boyfriend’s worst nightmare Read it
The versatile Frances McDormand
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Dec 22, 2000
Her roles in ''Wonder Boys'' and ''Almost Famous'' show the star’s many dimensions Read it
Ang Lee leaps towards success
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Dec 23, 2000
A peek at the director of ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' Read it
The agelessness of Ellen Burstyn
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Dec 23, 2000
At 68, the ''Requiem for a Dream'' actress countinues to stun viewers Read it
Survival of the fittest – the new trend?
Dec 23, 2000
We take a look at the stars and the biggest hits of the year Read it
Russell Crowe dominates the box office
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Dec 23, 2000
We take a look at the ''Proof of Life'' star and his work Read it
Bruce Willis proves unbreakable
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Dec 23, 2000
The ''Unbreakable'' star doles out some of his best performances yet Read it
The Wayans Brothers's greatest hits
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Dec 23, 2000
A glimpse at the brothers’ plans for the future Read it
Operation Wedding
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Dec 22, 2000
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston wed in secrecy in an affair to remember Read it
It takes more than monkey business to hurt Mike Myers
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Dec 22, 2000
Universal sued the ''Dieter'' writer for breach of contract Read it
Celebrity illnesses
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Dec 22, 2000
A look at how and what made stars like Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and more ''sick'' Read it
Julia Roberts combats the big bad bureaucracy
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Dec 22, 2000
EW commemorates ''Erin Brockovich'''s Oscar-worthy actress Read it
''True West'' is truly wonderful
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Dec 22, 2000
Philip Seymour Hoffman and John C. Reilly bring an edge to the Broadway play Read it
Gillian Anderson’s gamble paid off
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Dec 22, 2000
The star’s role as Lily Bart in ''The House of Mirth'' has won her much acclaim Read it
A President’s can-do attitude
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Dec 22, 2000
Bruce Greenwood in ''Thirteen Days'' and Jeff Bridges in ''The Contender'' portray what a President should be Read it
Bill Clinton’s foray into acting
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Dec 22, 2000
The president shined in his acting debut ''The Final Days'' Read it
Fred Willard
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Dec 22, 2000
His comedy routine for ''Best in Show'' had the audience in stitches Read it
Christian Bale' stunning performance
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Dec 22, 2000
The ''American Psycho'' star chops up a storm in the performance of his lifetime Read it
Lisa Schwarzbaum’s top ten movies of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why ''Chicken Run,'' ''Wonder Boys,'' and more made her list Read it
Owen Gleiberman’s worst movies of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why he hated ''Battlefield Earth,'' ''Loser,'' and more Read it
Lisa Schwarzbaum’s worst movies of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why she hated ''Pay It Forward,'' ''Autumn in New York,'' and more Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for the films of 2000 Read it
The best videos of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why we loved ''Fight Club,'' ''Toy Story,'' and more Read it
The worst videos of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why we didn't like ''The Story of Us,'' ''American Beauty,'' and more Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for the videos of 2000 Read it
Music Article
Deciding the fate of Napster
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Dec 22, 2000
How the song-sharing network transformed the music industry Read it
Is Eminem the Elvis Presley of today?
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Dec 23, 2000
Why the white rap star has come to be considered one of the greats Read it
'N Sync isn’t going ''Bye, Bye, Bye''
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Dec 23, 2000
The pop band remains a hit despite predicted trends Read it
Destiny's Child's success
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Dec 23, 2000
We take a look at why the ''Say My name'' group is so successful Read it
In Faith Hill’s world
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Dec 23, 2000
An insider look at the country singer's music, goals, and family Read it
Britney Spears opens up in her performances
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Dec 22, 2000
The superstar singer’s choice of attire creates shockwaves Read it
Sisqo's ''Thong Song''
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Dec 22, 2000
The singer gave a memorable performance of his hit song at the VH1 Music Awards Read it
The best music albums of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From U2's ''All That You Can't Leave Behind'' to Travis's ''The Man Who,'' David Browne picks his favorite records of the year Read it
The best singles of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From Eminem's ''Stan'' to Madonna's ''Music,'' David Browne picks his favorite tracks of the year Read it
The worst music albums of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From Limp Bizkit's ''Chocolate Starfish And The Hot Dog Flavored Water'' to The Wallflowers's ''Breach,'' David Browne tells us his least favorite albums of the year Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for the music of 2000 Read it
The best music albums of 2000: a second opinion
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Dec 22, 2000
From Outkast's ''Stankonia'' to Rancid's self-titled album, Tom Sinclair gives us his choices for best records of the year Read it
The best jazz albums of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
Topped by Louis Armstrong's ''The Complete Hot Five And Seven Recordings,'' those albums that every jazz lover has to have Read it
The best country albums of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
Topped by Lee Ann Womack's ''I Hope You Dance,'' Alanna Nash's pick of the hottest country albums for 2000 Read it
The best websites
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Dec 22, 2000
From Napster to ''Modern Humorist'', Noah Robischon tells us his top ten favorite picks Read it
News Article
The hottest trends of 2000
Dec 22, 2000
From Burberry plaid to distressed jeans, this year's fashion do's and don't's Read it
Lights, camera, and action on hold
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Dec 22, 2000
Hollywood braces itself for a potentially devastating strike Read it
The blast that was 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
EW commemorates a year of entertainment success despite the Y2K scare Read it
What we liked and disliked in 2000
Dec 22, 2000
From ''West Wing'' to ''White Teeth,'' a compilation of our favorite and least favorite movies, songs, and TV shows Read it
The blast that was 2000
Dec 23, 2000
EW commemorates a year of entertainment success despite the Y2K scare Read it
Jennifer Lopez reveals all
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Dec 22, 2000
A flimsy gown at the Academy awards made the Latin singer's sex-symbol status skyrocket Read it
The worst websites
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Dec 22, 2000
Noah Robischon tells us what the top ten worst websites are Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for the hit websites of 2000 Read it
Sound Bites
The best Sound Bites from 2000
Dec 23, 2000
The most memorable quotes from our favorite stars Read it
TV Article
Dr. Laura’s faux-pas
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Dec 22, 2000
Insulting comments aimed at the gay community made the radio talk-show host a punch line Read it
Tom Green's testicular cancer
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Dec 22, 2000
The comedian turned his real disease into a candid, uproarious TV special Read it
Even for goodbyes, less is more
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Dec 22, 2000
Michael J. Fox’s short but sweet exit was a relief after Kathie Lee’s long goodbye Read it
The Paradox of the 2000 Presidential election
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Dec 22, 2000
News and comedy converged during the presidential race between Al Gore and George Bush Jr. Read it
You’re such a ''Jackass''
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Dec 23, 2000
Johnny Knoxville explains the reasons for his popularity Read it
David Letterman beats on
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Dec 23, 2000
Despite recent bypass surgery, the ''Late Show'' host returns to boost ratings Read it
The reality phenomena
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Dec 23, 2000
''Who Wants to Marry a Multi-Millionaire?'' kicked off a hit year for reality TV Read it
Frankie Muniz is anything but average
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Dec 23, 2000
Why America has fallen in love with the ''Malcolm in the Middle'' star Read it
Why Jessica Alba is a wonder-woman
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Dec 23, 2000
How the ''Dark Angel'' star feels about her new role Read it
Khandi Alexander
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Dec 22, 2000
The ''Corner'' actress played a recovering smack-addicted Baltimore mom Read it
''Once Again'' is must-see TV
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Dec 22, 2000
Sela Ward's supporting cast , which includes Susanna Thompson and Jeffrey Nordling, delivers in the hit TV-series Read it
What it means to be a ''Survivor''
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Dec 23, 2000
A closer look at the cast of CBS's hit reality TV series Read it
Why viewers love ''The West Wing''
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Dec 23, 2000
The show portrays what a good president should be Read it
Presidential mimicry
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Dec 22, 2000
''SNL''’s Will Ferrell and Darrell Hammond make dress-up an art form Read it
The best television of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why we loved ''The West Wing,'' ''The Sopranos,'' and more Read it
The worst TV shows of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
See why we hated ''Big Brother,'' ''Tucker,'' and more Read it
EW’s alternative nominations for 2000
Dec 22, 2000
We present to you our own categories and nomination for television shows of 2000 Read it
Bruce Frett's pick of the top ten television shows of 2000
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Dec 22, 2000
From ''Ed'' to ''Everybody Loves Raymond,'' a second opinion on the top ten best television shows of 2000 Read it
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