Jan 03, 2003

Issue #689

Cover Story

EW's candid Q&A with Jack Nicholson

by Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 27, 2002
The larger-than-life star of ''About Schmidt'' tells how he took on a ''small'' role and started acting his age Read it
Magazine Cover (Jan 03, 2003)

Flashes

'Hot' Water

by William Keck | Jan 03, 2003

Crowning Moment

by William Keck | Jan 03, 2003

Enterprise Zone

by Andre Chautard | Jan 03, 2003

Mail

Mail

Jan 03, 2003

Monitor

Monitor

Jan 03, 2003

Review

La Boheme

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 03, 2003
Chic sets, couture costumes, and junior divas dress up Baz Luhrmann's fairly middling La Boheme. Read it

Book Article

THE BOOK YOU HAVE TO READ

Jan 03, 2003
MARK COSTELLO recommends A Brief History of the Flood by Jean Harfenist. Read it

REVIVAL ACT

by Troy Patterson | Jan 03, 2003

BEST-SELLERS

Jan 03, 2003

Book Review

The Tenacity of the Cockroach

by Scott Brown | Dec 25, 2002

Gilligan's Wake

by Troy Patterson | Dec 25, 2002

That Old Ace in the Hole

by Karen Valby | Dec 25, 2002

DIANA VREELAND

by Clarissa Cruz | Jan 03, 2003

I WANT THAT! HOW WE ALL BECAME SHOPPERS

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jan 03, 2003

ELVIS PRESLEY

by Ken Tucker | Jan 03, 2003

BET YOUR LIFE

by Ken Tucker | Jan 03, 2003

THE SCHEME FOR FULL EMPLOYMENT

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 03, 2003

THAT OLD ACE IN THE HOLE

by Karen Valby | Jan 03, 2003

Box Office Report

BOX OFFICE

Jan 03, 2003

Cover Story

EW's candid Q&A with Jack Nicholson

by Benjamin Svetkey | Dec 27, 2002
The larger-than-life star of ''About Schmidt'' tells how he took on a ''small'' role and started acting his age Read it

DVD Review

Back to the Future: The Complete Trilogy

by Marc Bernardin | Dec 24, 2002

Entertainment Weekly's Field Guide To The Next New Things

Scout Awards 2002

Jan 03, 2003
We've sifted through all of this year's sartorial and pop-culture rubble to present the best (Sarah Jessica Parker's maternity duds), the worst (for shame, Christina Aguilera!), and most intriguing (who is that cell-phone guy?) of the bunch. Read it

Hear & Now

Hear & Now

by Tom Sinclair, Evan Serpick | Jan 03, 2003
This week on the music beat Read it

In Memoriam 2002

In Memoriam 2002

Our annual tribute to entertainment's dearly departed Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Jan 03, 2003
What the country is talking about this week... Read it

Movie Article

Critical Mass

Jan 03, 2003

BOX OFFICE

Jan 03, 2003

TRACK RECORD:

Jan 03, 2003
'STAR TREK' MOVIES Read it

NEWLY VOCAL CAST OF THE WEEK

Jan 03, 2003
'Quest for Fire' Read it

THE CHARTS

Jan 03, 2003

EW RECOMMENDS

Jan 03, 2003

Movie Review

The Hot Chick

by Scott Brown | Dec 13, 2002

Star Trek: Nemesis

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 13, 2002

Narc

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 2002

Gangs of New York

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 2002

Catch Me if You Can

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 20, 2002

Antwone Fisher

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 2002

Two Weeks Notice

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 20, 2002

The Wild Thornberrys Movie

by Scott Brown | Dec 20, 2002

Movie on DVD Review

Music Article

EW suggests New Year's resolutions for the music biz

Dec 30, 2002
With 2003 upon us, we consider a variety of ways to shake, rattle, and roll an ailing, ego-driven music world Read it

Trial & Tribulations

by Evan Serpick | Jan 03, 2003

Critical Mass

Jan 03, 2003

EW's New Year's resolutions for music biggest names

Jan 03, 2003
Here's a variety of ways to shake, rattle, and roll an ailing, ego-driven music biz Read it

Listen2This* WHAT'S ROCKING OUR WORLD

by Rob Brunner | Jan 03, 2003

THE CHART

Jan 03, 2003

ON TOUR

Jan 03, 2003

Music Review

Round Room

by Marc Weingarten | Dec 23, 2002

Better Dayz

by Robert Ford | Dec 23, 2002

Shut Up

by Dalton Ross | Dec 23, 2002

One of Those Days (Remix)

by Evan Serpick | Jan 03, 2003

Rock City

by Soren Baker | Jan 03, 2003

Redemption's Son

by Will Hermes | Jan 03, 2003

Swizz Beatz Presents Ghetto Stories

by Soren Baker | Jan 03, 2003

Retro

by Kimberly Reyes | Jan 03, 2003

When the Roses Bloom Again

by Alanna Nash | Jan 03, 2003

News Article

EW takes stock of P. Diddy's empire

by Evan Serpick | Dec 31, 2002
Rebounding from his 2000 criminal trial, Sean Combs puffs out his presence in music, fashion, and TV Read it

Stars say goodbye to the late greats of 2002

Dec 27, 2002
Beyonce Knowles, Alan King, Tony Bennett, and others reflect on the remarkable careers that came to an end Read it

EW picks 2002's best and worst in celebrity style

Dec 27, 2002
Halle Berry and Sarah Jessica Parker looked great, but what was Jennifer Connelly thinking in that Oscars dress? Read it

Can you catch fish with cheese?

by Kimberly Reyes | Jan 03, 2003
Does Ozzy's unusual technique work? Read it

Guns N' Neuroses

by Nancy Miller | Jan 03, 2003

Hare-Razing Trend

by Missy Schwartz | Jan 03, 2003

Best Top(less)Trend

by Alice King, Alice M. Lee | Jan 03, 2003

Who's Your Diddy?

by Evan Serpick | Jan 03, 2003
Rebounding from his 2000 criminal trial, Sean Combs puffs out his music, fashion, and TV empire. Read it

The Shaw Report

by Jessica Shaw | Jan 03, 2003

A REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PASTA

Jan 03, 2003
Newman's Bio Peek Read it

Slay Trippers

by Joel Stein | Jan 03, 2003
Our bold columnist braves Dungeons & Dragons (and disses) with Lord of the Rings master Elijah Wood Read it

Dubious Makeover

by Missy Schwartz | Jan 03, 2003

On The Air

On The Air

by Lynette Rice, William Keck | Jan 03, 2003
The latest news from the TV beat Read it

Reel World

Reel World

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh, William Keck | Jan 03, 2003
News From Hollywood Read it

Sound Bites

SOUND BITES

Jan 03, 2003

Stage Review

Dance of the Vampires

by Scott Brown | Jan 03, 2003

DINNER AT EIGHT

by Daniel Okrent | Jan 03, 2003

HOLLYWOOD ARMS

by Lawrence Frascella | Jan 03, 2003

IMAGINARY FRIENDS

by Daniel Okrent | Jan 03, 2003

MAN OF LA MANCHA

by Daniel Okrent | Jan 03, 2003

MEDEA

by Lawrence Frascella | Jan 03, 2003

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

by Lawrence Frascella | Jan 03, 2003

BETTY RULES

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jan 03, 2003

THE MERCY SEAT

by Bruce Fretts | Jan 03, 2003

TOMMY TUNE: WHITE TIE AND TAILS

by Lawrence Frascella | Jan 03, 2003

TV Article

NBC may grant ''Providence'' another chance

by Lynette Rice | Dec 26, 2002
Only time -- and Jeff Zucker -- will tell if the Friday family staple is saved Read it

''Fastlane'' treads into racier storylines

by Lynette Rice | Dec 30, 2002
Tiffany Thiessen's character is after a lesbian criminal -- and it requires her to get close... very close Read it

The Guest List

Jan 03, 2003
Look Who's On The Couch This Week (subject to change) Read it

THE RATINGS

Jan 03, 2003

TV Review

Oz

by Bruce Fretts | Jan 03, 2003
In its farewell season, Tom Fontana's taboo-busting jailhouse drama proves it hasn't mellowed with hard time. Read it

Video Review

XXX

by Dalton Ross | Dec 24, 2002

Barbershop

by Josh Wolk | Dec 24, 2002

THE ADVENTURES OF PLUTO NASH

by Daniel Fierman | Jan 03, 2003

THE CROCODILE HUNTER: COLLISION COURSE

by Sumeet Bal | Jan 03, 2003

THE LAND BEFORE TIME: JOURNEY TO BIG WATER

by Bruce Fretts | Jan 03, 2003

THE COUNTRY BEARS

by Dalton Ross | Jan 03, 2003

HEY ARNOLD! THE MOVIE

by Kimberly Reyes | Jan 03, 2003

BALLISTIC: ECKS VS. SEVER

by Marc Bernardin | Jan 03, 2003

UNFAITHFUL

by Caroline Kepnes | Jan 03, 2003

SCARLET DIVA

by Brian M. Raftery | Jan 03, 2003

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of December 30

by Dalton Ross, Bruce Fretts, Caroline Kepnes, Nancy Miller | Jan 03, 2003
A day-to-day guide to notable programs. Times are Eastern standard and are subject to change. Read it