Mar 23, 1990

Issue #6

Cover Story

Why we can't resist the Oscars

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 23, 1990
Owen Gleiberman discusses the glitz, the glamour, the justice, and his expectations for this year’s Academy Awards Read it
Magazine Cover (Mar 23, 1990)

Book Article

Jeff Jarvis on travelogues

by Jeff Jarvis | Mar 23, 1990
Our columnist explains why he loves reading the travel tales, and why Paul Theroux and Michael Palin write some of the best Read it

Robert A. Caro on LBJ and his new book

by Kelli Pryor | Mar 23, 1990
The author discusses the second volume of his history of the former president Read it

The latest book news for the week of March 23, 1990

by Mark Harris | Mar 23, 1990
Gary Hart, Michael Lewis, and Under Cover Books were in the news this week Read it

Book Review

The Tunnel

by Michele Landsberg | Mar 23, 1990

The End of Lieutenant Boruvka

by Josh Rubins | Mar 23, 1990

Friend of My Youth

by L.S. Klepp | Mar 23, 1990

Reasonable Doubt

by Gene Lyons | Mar 23, 1990

Killing the Spirit

by Gene Lyons | Mar 23, 1990

Spirit of Place

by Don Graham | Mar 23, 1990

Cold Harbour

by Josh Rubins | Mar 23, 1990

Cover Story

Why we can't resist the Oscars

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 23, 1990
Owen Gleiberman discusses the glitz, the glamour, the justice, and his expectations for this year’s Academy Awards Read it

Billy Crystal hosts this year's Academy Awards

by Gregg Kilday | Mar 23, 1990
The actor is stockpiling an arsenal of quips to counter any calamity at the Oscars Read it

DVD Article

The latest video news for the week of March 23, 1990

Mar 23, 1990
Movie ads, ''Beauty and the Beast,'' and VCRs were in the news this week Read it

Two Bob Fosse movie musicals on home video

by David Hadju | Mar 23, 1990
''The Pajama Game'' and ''Damn Yankees'' showcase the choreographer's late-decade cool Read it

Movie Article

Overlooked by Oscar

by Melina Gerosa | Mar 23, 1990
From Bruce Beresford to Meg Ryan, we look at who was snubbed by the Academy Awards this year Read it

A look at the long career of John Huston

by Steve Daly
The prolific work of the actor/director saw both his father and daughter win Oscars for his movies Read it

Elia Kazan's controversial honor

by Steve Daly
The genius behind ''A Streetcar Named Desire'' and ''East of Eden'' receives a Lifetime Achievement Award Read it

The purchasing power of an Oscar vote

by Gregg Kilday | Mar 23, 1990
Hollywood studios merge efforts with the media to promote their Oscar favorites Read it

The latest movie news for the week of March 23, 1990

Mar 23, 1990
Steven Seagal, Woody Allen, and Donald Sutherland were in the news this week Read it

And the winner is...

Mar 23, 1990
As Oscar night approaches, EW picks its favorite contenders for this year's awards show Read it

Film studios seek fortune from movie soundtracks

by Ron Givens | Mar 23, 1990
With soundtracks like ''Saturday Night Fever'' and ''Dirty Dancing'' raking in record profit, Disney Studios ventures into music production for ''Pretty Woman'' Read it

Movie Review

Pretty Woman

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 26, 2007

A Shock to the System

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 23, 1990

The Last of the Finest

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 23, 1990

Music Article

The latest music news for the week of March 23, 1990

Mar 23, 1990
Paula Abdul, Cole Porter, and Sony were in the news this week Read it

Music Review

All for Freedom

by Susan Stewart | Mar 23, 1990

The Vision's Tale

by Gary Giddins | Mar 23, 1990

Lambada

by Greg Sandow | Mar 23, 1990

Social Distortion

by Greg Sandow | Mar 23, 1990

Kojiki

by Greg Sandow | Mar 23, 1990

Livin' Like Hustlers

by Greg Sandow | Mar 23, 1990

Stormy Monday

by Gary Giddins

Carmen Sings Monk

by Gary Giddins

You're the Cats!

by Gary Giddins

Uptown

by Gary Giddins

News Article

The latest in magazines

by Alex Heard | Mar 23, 1990
From computer hacking to dog inbreeding, titles like ''Harper's'' and ''The Atlantic'' provide a little madness for this March Read it

A decade of ''Nightline''

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990
EW reflects on the best and worst moments of Ted Koppel’s career as anchor of the ABC show Read it

Oscars return

by Jess Cagle | Mar 23, 1990
Jess Cagle shares his disappointment over last year’s Academy Awards and his hopes for a re-vamped and re-vitalized show Read it

A quick hit of recent music releases

Mar 23, 1990
See what we thought of new albums from Tony Bennett, Depeche Mode, The Who, and more Read it

TV Article

If MTV planned the Oscars...

Mar 23, 1990
As ABC’s contract with the Academy Awards ends, EW plays with the prospect of a hipper, MTV-run show Read it

48 Hours with ''48 Hours''

by Tim Appelo | Mar 23, 1990
Tim Appelo follows the CBS News film crew through Milwaukee Read it

The latest television news for the week of March 23, 1990

by Mark Harris | Mar 23, 1990
Heather Locklear, Morgan Freeman, and Parker Bros. were in the news this week Read it

TV Review

Common Ground

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

Dangerous Passion

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

The Real Charlotte

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

Equal Justice

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

The Take

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

CBS Schoolbreak Special: American Eyes

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

The Outsiders

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990

Video Review

Hey, What About Me?

by Valerie Monroe | Mar 23, 1990

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Valerie Monroe | Mar 23, 1990

Dead Poets Society

by Tim Appelo | Mar 23, 1990

The Abyss

by Tim Appelo | Mar 23, 1990

Murmur of the Heart

by Richard Stengel | Mar 23, 1990

The Twilight Zone

by Ken Tucker | Mar 23, 1990