Aug 09, 2002

Issue #666

Cover Story

Performance Anxiety

by Dave Karger | Aug 09, 2002
The high-pressure, insult-laden sing-off AMERICAN IDOL makes for great TV. But when the bickering is done, will the show really give these pop-star wannabes a jump on their careers? Read Article
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Cybertalk

Cybertalk

Aug 09, 2002

Digital

Home Depot

by Jennifer Armstrong | Aug 09, 2002
The Houses of MTV's 'Real World' Share an Address on the Web Read Article

Encore

Mything in Action

by Joshua Rich | Aug 09, 2002
Did the Mob really secure Frank Sinatra's role in From Here to Eternity? The truth--from the horse's mouth. Read Article

Flashes

Moder Mouth

by William Keck | Aug 09, 2002

Gold Watch

by William Keck | Aug 09, 2002

Mail

Mail

Aug 09, 2002

Monitor

Monitor

by Nancy Miller | Aug 09, 2002

Music

Why Dolly Parton is one unsinkable mountain mama

by Alanna Nash | Aug 09, 2002
The Zeppelin-covering bluegrass singer has reinvented herself yet again Read Article

Review

Signes; Circlemakers; Cropcircles.co.uk; Crop Circle Quest

by Noah Robischon | Aug 09, 2002
The weird world of crop circles inspires a new film and some loopy sites. Read Article

Bruce Lee: Quest Of The Dragon

Aug 09, 2002
(Xbox, Universal Interactive, Rated T) Read Article

"Complicated"; "Hero"; "Dilemma"; "Down 4 U"; "Just A Friend 2002"; "Heaven"

by David Browne | Aug 09, 2002
Beach music is one thing. But many of this season's hits sound like they've been out in the sun too long. Read Article

The Dead Zone; Monk

by Bruce Fretts | Aug 09, 2002
The once-schlocky USA Network smartens up its image with the summer sleeper hits Monk and The Dead Zone. Read Article

Behind the Scenes

Inside the digital derring-do of ''Spy Kids 2''

by Scott Brown | Aug 02, 2002
Director Robert Rodriguez gets kudos from industry heavies -- and George Lucas! -- for crafting high-tech fare on relatively low budgets Read Article

Between the Lines

Between the Lines

by Daniel Fierman, Matthew Flamm | Aug 09, 2002
The inside scoop on the book world Read Article

Book Capsule Review

TEACHER: THE ONE WHO MADE THE DIFFERENCE

by Daniel Fierman | Aug 09, 2002

THE ART OF TRAVEL

by Troy Patterson | Aug 09, 2002

FAKING IT

by Karen Valby | Aug 09, 2002

TRANSPLANTED MAN

by Daniel Fierman | Aug 09, 2002

CONSTANCE

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Aug 09, 2002

Versailles

by Megan Harlan | Aug 09, 2002

MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND

by Daneet Steffens | Aug 09, 2002

Book Review

Ash Wednesday

by Troy Patterson | Aug 09, 2002
Reality bites. Hipster actor-turned-hipster writer Ethan Hawke delivers a disastrous sophomore novel. Read Article

Burning Questions

What's up with Emmy's treatment of ''Survivor''?

by Clarissa Cruz | Aug 09, 2002
CBS' hit was relegated to the catch-all ''special class program'' category Read Article

Cover Story

Performance Anxiety

by Dave Karger | Aug 09, 2002
The high-pressure, insult-laden sing-off AMERICAN IDOL makes for great TV. But when the bickering is done, will the show really give these pop-star wannabes a jump on their careers? Read Article

Critical Mass

DVD Capsule Review

CLASH OF THE TITANS

by Dalton Ross | Aug 09, 2002

DVD Review

Gimme Shelter

Producer puts lush Colorado spread up for sale

by Tricia Johnson | Aug 09, 2002
6 BR, 5 BTH Aspen-area homestead PRICE $63 million Read Article

Hear & Now

Steve Earle song about Taliban's Lindh draws ire

by Brian Hiatt | Aug 09, 2002
Newspaper columnists, radio hosts, and politicians blast singer-songwriter Earle for ''John Walker's Blues,'' an anthem from the perspective of the Taliban supporter Read Article

Internet Capsule Review

XXX

by Joshua Rich | Aug 09, 2002

SPY KIDS 2: THE ISLAND OF LOST DREAMS

by Derrick J. Lang | Aug 09, 2002

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Aug 09, 2002
What the country is talking about this week... Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

I Am Trying to Break Your Heart

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 09, 2002

Tosca

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 09, 2002

Movie Commentary

Movie News

What parents should know about ''Spy Kids 2''

Aug 02, 2002
The PG-rated juvie Bond sequel is a pretty safe way to entertain the kids Read Article

The Church Lady Sings

by Chris Nashawaty | Aug 09, 2002

BOX OFFICE

Aug 09, 2002

TRACK RECORD

Aug 09, 2002

'Gold' Girl

by Clarissa Cruz | Aug 09, 2002

Home Is Where The Art Is

by Scott Brown | Aug 09, 2002
With SPY KIDS 2, director Robert Rodriguez stages a digital revolution from his family room. Read Article

Night Of The Living Dread

by Daniel Fierman | Aug 09, 2002
M. Night Shyamalan aims to scare up 'Sixth Sense'-like success with the thriller SIGNS. Read Article

Director aims to scare up success with ''Signs''

by Daniel Fierman | Aug 02, 2002
M. Night Shyamalan got hot with ''The Sixth Sense,'' cooled down fast with ''Unbreakable,'' and now is attempting to slay his demons with his Mel Gibson thriller Read Article

Movie Review

Signs

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 2002
Director M. Night Shyamalan harvests mysterious crop circles for this otherworldly thriller Read Article

Full Frontal

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 2002

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 31, 2002

Martin Lawrence Live: Runteldat

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 31, 2002

THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 09, 2002

Music Capsule Review

''Whatchulookinat''

by Craig Seymour | Aug 09, 2002

Shake It Off

by Cheo Tyehimba | Aug 09, 2002

Sings Some Ol' Songs

by Nina Malkin | Aug 09, 2002

Faces & Names

by Jon Caramanica | Aug 09, 2002

Mali Music

by Marc Weingarten | Aug 09, 2002

The Amalgamut

by Robert Cherry | Aug 09, 2002

More B.S.

by Nina Malkin | Aug 09, 2002

Incredible

by Laura Morgan | Aug 09, 2002

Music From and Inspired by XXX

by Jon Caramanica | Aug 09, 2002

In a Word: Yes

by Marc Weingarten | Aug 09, 2002

Miss Fortune

by Alanna Nash | Aug 09, 2002

Music Commentary

Music News

EW gets hip to 'Square' John Mayer

by Chris Willman | Aug 09, 2002
The 24-year-old singer-songwriter talks about his older-skewing tastes, his word-of-mouth success, and, yes, Jennifer Love Hewitt Read Article

FILE UNDER...VIDEOS

by Brian Hiatt | Aug 09, 2002

THE CHART

Aug 09, 2002

Sticker Shock

by Brian M. Raftery, Evan Serpick | Aug 09, 2002

Music Review

''Complicated''

by David Browne | Aug 05, 2002

''Dilemma''

by David Browne | Aug 05, 2002

On the Air

On the Air

by Lynette Rice, Dan Snierson | Aug 09, 2002
The latest news from the TV beat Read Article

Pop Culture News

A 666th Sense

by Brian M. Raftery | Aug 09, 2002

Are Brad Pitt and George Clooney ''overweight''?

by Jennifer Armstrong | Aug 09, 2002
A recent Wall Street Journal article claims that some leading men are too big for their britches Read Article

Reel World

Reel World

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, Adam Duerson, Daniel Fierman | Aug 09, 2002
News From Hollywood Read Article

Shaw Report

The Shaw Report

by Jessica Shaw | Aug 09, 2002

Stupid Questions

Superheroine Lynda Carter answers stupid questions

by Dalton Ross | Aug 09, 2002
Wonder Woman looks back on bustiers, Mr. Miyagi, and the repetitive joy of Dukakis Read Article

TV Review

Monk

by Bruce Fretts | Aug 02, 2002

The Dead Zone

by Bruce Fretts | Aug 02, 2002

Television News

''Swinger'' Ron Livingston on his ''Sex''-y gig

by Dan Snierson | Aug 09, 2002
The ''Office Space'' antihero moves uptown to join Carrie and Co. for a guest stint on ''Sex and the City'' Read Article

What really made Rob Lowe quit ''The West Wing''?

by Nicholas Fonseca, Lynette Rice | Aug 09, 2002
The former Brat Packer says his character had become useless, but insiders say Lowe wanted more money and didn't like playing in an ensemble Read Article

Video Capsule Review

CODE UNKNOWN

by Alice King | Aug 09, 2002

Dogtown and Z-Boys

by Brian M. Raftery | Aug 09, 2002

ELIE WIESEL GOES HOME

by Michael Sauter | Aug 09, 2002

Super Troopers

by Scott Brown | Aug 09, 2002

Video News

Summer Movie Bootleg Of The Week

by Brian Hiatt | Aug 09, 2002

THE CHARTS

Aug 09, 2002

Video Review

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of August 5

by Josh Wolk, Nancy Miller, Dan Snierson | Aug 09, 2002
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern daylight and are subject to change. Read Article