Apr 05, 1991

Issue #60

Cover Story

Faces to watch in television

Apr 05, 1991
Beth Ehlers, Rob Schneider, and other newcomers who are hot in television Read it
Magazine Cover (Apr 05, 1991)

Encore

The Astrodome revolutionary opening

by Brian Moran | Apr 05, 1991
The Astros' famous stadium forever changed sports and entertainment in 1965 Read it

Feedback

Mail from our readers

Apr 05, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Book Article

Paperback Picks of the Week

Apr 05, 1991
We review the best books for the week of April 5, 1991 Read it

Book Review

Art of the Forties

by Ty Burr | Apr 05, 1991

Hot Water

by Don Graham | Apr 05, 1991

The Difference Engine

by Tom De Haven | Apr 05, 1991

Black Ice

by Gene Lyons | Apr 05, 1991

Cover Story

Faces to watch in television

Apr 05, 1991
Beth Ehlers, Rob Schneider, and other newcomers who are hot in television Read it

Faces to watch in music

Apr 05, 1991
Screaming Trees, Mike Reid, and other newcomers who are hot in music Read it

Faces to watch in books

Apr 05, 1991
Barbara Kingsolver, Josephine Hart, and others who are hot in books Read it

Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Apr 05, 1991
The 15 hottest topics of the week of April 5, 1991 Read it

Movie Article

The Road to Stardom (And the Road Back)

by Kelli Pryor | Apr 05, 1991
How will your celebrity career end up (or end down) Read it

''Home Alone'' star in trouble

by Meredith Berkman | Apr 05, 1991
Macaulay Culkin caught in compromising situation on the set of his new film, ''My Girl'' Read it

Time and money on ''Terminator 2''

by Anne Thompson | Apr 05, 1991
James Cameron's budget concerns on the upcoming ''Terminator'' sequel Read it

Figures from this years Oscars

by Kate Meyers | Apr 05, 1991
Who thanked who and how many friends Jon Bon Jovi had in the audience Read it

Films about mobsters

by Taehee Kim | Apr 05, 1991
The ever present allure of gangster movies Read it

Overlooked yet notable films about Native Americans

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 05, 1991
''Apache,'' ''Cheyenne Autumn,'' ''Little Big Man,'' and more avoided racial stereotyping before ''Dances With Wolves'' Read it

Faces to watch in film

Apr 05, 1991
Jennifer Connelly, Debi Mazar, and other newcomers who are hot in movies Read it

Jennie Livingston discovers drag balls

by Judith Shulevitz | Apr 05, 1991
The documentary filmmaker finds success in Washington Square Park Read it

Controversy surrounding ''Ju Dou''

by Margot Dougherty | Apr 05, 1991
Oscar nominated film is petitioned by Chinese authorities Read it

What stars wore on the Oscars red carpet

by Kate Meyers | Apr 05, 1991
Sophia Loren and Kevin Costner dressed their best at this year's Academy Awards Read it

Movie Review

Ju Dou

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 05, 1991

La Femme Nikita

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 05, 1991

Paris is Burning

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 05, 1991

Music Article

Catchy tunes for kids

by Suelain Moy | Apr 05, 1991
Norman Foote delivers on getting kids to dance Read it

Remembering Leo Fender

by Bob Cannon | Apr 05, 1991
We honor the life of a legendary guitar creator Read it

Remembering Dave Guard

by Kate Meyers | Apr 05, 1991
We honor the life of a folk pioneer and fellow member of the ''Kingston Trio'' Read it

Headphones that won't budge

by Glenn Kenny | Apr 05, 1991
Custom fitted ear pieces provide a closer fit for a full, rich sound Read it

Bob Dylan plays well with others on new collaborations

by Fred Goodman | Apr 05, 1991
Dylan is appearing on tracks with Brian Wilson, Michael Bolton, and others Read it

Introverted rock stars

by Jim Farber | Apr 05, 1991
Michael Stipe, Robert Smith, and David Gahan keep to themselves Read it

Maceo Parker stretches out

by Ron Givens | Apr 05, 1991
The famous funk artist goes back to his roots Read it

Music Review

Kill Uncle

by Jim Farber | Apr 05, 1991

Road Apples

by Bill Wyman | Apr 05, 1991

Black and White

by Elysa Gardner | Apr 05, 1991

Vagabond Heart

by Dave Marsh | Apr 05, 1991

Heart in Motion

by Chuck Eddy | Apr 05, 1991

Time Passes By

by Alanna Nash | Apr 05, 1991

Unconditional Love

by Alanna Nash | Apr 05, 1991

Lightnin' Hopkins

by Ron Givens | Apr 05, 1991

Blues in the Dark

by Ron Givens | Apr 05, 1991

The La's

by Gina Arnold | Apr 05, 1991

Places I Have Never Been

by Ken Tucker | Apr 05, 1991

Eagle When She Flies

by Alanna Nash | Apr 05, 1991

BASSically Speaking

by Ivan Bodley | Apr 05, 1991

You Won't Forget Me

by Gary Giddins | Apr 05, 1991

8-Way Santa

by David Browne | Apr 05, 1991

King of Kings

by Janiss Garza | Apr 05, 1991

News Article

Entertainment news for April 5, 1991

Apr 05, 1991
Ridley Scott, Tom Cruise, and Ron Howard made headlines this week Read it

Fun with movie titles

by Donald Morrison | Apr 05, 1991
With our simple formula, name your own Oscar nominated film Read it

TV Article

The irony of Martin Mull

by Ken Tucker | Apr 05, 1991
Is this comic playing a role or just being himself? Read it

Pilots inspired by ''Ghost''

by Kate Meyers | Apr 05, 1991
A number of potential fall series try to land on network lineups Read it

Kathie Lee Gifford's gig at the Rainbow and Stars cabaret.

by Jess Cagle | Apr 05, 1991
Host of ''Live With Regis and Kathie Lee'' has a two-week sold out stint in New York City Read it

Bill of ''Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" branches out

by Benjamin Svetkey | Apr 05, 1991
Alex Winter tries his hand at a new comedy series on MTV Read it

TV Review

Separate But Equal

by Ken Tucker | Apr 05, 1991

Video Review

Pickup On South Street

by Ty Burr | Apr 05, 1991

Gun Crazy

by Ty Burr | Apr 05, 1991

Road House

by Ty Burr | Apr 05, 1991

Memphis Belle

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 05, 1991

The Memphis Belle

by Terry Catchpole | Apr 05, 1991

Aguirre, The Wrath of God

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 05, 1991

Woyzeck

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 05, 1991

Dead Kennedys Live

by Jim Farber | Apr 05, 1991

Club Extinction

by Steve Simels | Apr 05, 1991

Miller's Crossing

by Lawrence O'Toole | Apr 05, 1991

Parade

by Mark Fleischmann | Apr 05, 1991

Fair Game

by Michael Sauter | Apr 05, 1991

Wild at Heart

by Gary Giddins | Apr 05, 1991