Jun 21, 1991

Issue #71

Cover Story

Behind-the-scenes trouble during ''Robin Hood''

by Garth Pearce | Jun 21, 1991
In Kevin Costner's new medieval epic, cast and crew struggled through filming. Read it
Magazine Cover (Jun 21, 1991)

Encore

A look back at Stevie Wonder's first hit

by Jeffrey Ressner | Jun 21, 1991
EW reminisces about the musician's explosion onto the Motown music scene Read it

Book Article

Paramount Pictures' secrets exposed in new book

by Giselle Benatar | Jun 21, 1991
An expose about the film company's supposed corruption set to come out next fall Read it

Chinese-American authors follow Amy Tan

by Tina Jordan | Jun 21, 1991
After ''The Joy Luck Club'' success, more literature from Tan and other Chinese-American authors and playwrights hits the shelves Read it

Learn a language the ''Wicked'' way

Jun 21, 1991
Helpful guides for traveling tourists with a sense of adventure and humor Read it

Book Review

Tom Swift: The Negative Zone

by Thomas M. Disch | Jun 21, 1991

Tom Swift: The Black Dragon

by Thomas M. Disch | Jun 21, 1991

Borderlands

by Bryan Woolley | Jun 21, 1991

The Kitchen God's Wife

by L.S. Klepp | Jun 21, 1991

Loves Music, Loves to Dance

by Josh Rubins | Jun 21, 1991

Move On: Adventures in the Real World

by Mark Harris | Jun 21, 1991

Presumption of Guilt

by Gene Lyons | Jun 21, 1991

Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times

by Allen Barra | Jun 21, 1991

Cover Story

Behind-the-scenes trouble during ''Robin Hood''

by Garth Pearce | Jun 21, 1991
In Kevin Costner's new medieval epic, cast and crew struggled through filming. Read it

Digital Review

Super Scrabble

by Bob Strauss | Jun 21, 1991

Cyber Stadium Series: Base Wars

by Bob Strauss | Jun 21, 1991

StormLord

by Bob Strauss | Jun 21, 1991

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Jun 21, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Movie Article

Robin Hood through the age of film

by Michael Sauter | Jun 21, 1991
Robin Hood through the age of film -- The dashing Prince of Thieves' story has been told many times in cinematic history Read it

Two docs by Barbet Schroeder on home video

by Peter Kobel | Jun 21, 1991
Reviews of ''General Idi Amin Dada'' and ''Koko: A Talking Gorilla'' Read it

Movie Review

Drop Dead Fred

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 21, 1991

City Slickers

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 21, 1991

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 21, 1991

The Rocketeer

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 21, 1991

Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 21, 1991

Music Article

James Brown's ''Star Time''

by Vince Aletti | Jun 21, 1991
A discography of the James Brown collection that spans 35 years, 183 singles, and 75 albums Read it

Music Review

Slave To the Grind

by Janiss Garza | Jun 21, 1991

Electronic

by Gina Arnold | Jun 21, 1991

The New Nashville Cats

by Alanna Nash | Jun 21, 1991

Derelicts of Dialect

by David Browne | Jun 21, 1991

Ballads

by Gary Giddins | Jun 21, 1991

What Do I Do With Me

by Alanna Nash | Jun 21, 1991

Music From the Movie ''Jungle Fever''

by Bill Wyman | Jun 21, 1991

Presents the Fo'tet

by Gary Giddins | Jun 21, 1991

NIGGAZ4LIFE

by James Bernard | Jun 21, 1991

Pure Hank

by Alanna Nash | Jun 21, 1991

Unforgettable

by Gary Giddins | Jun 21, 1991

Star Time

by Vince Aletti | Jun 21, 1991

Superstition

by Gina Arnold | Jun 21, 1991

News Article

''Robin Hood'' production designer goes grunge

by Gregg Kilday, Garth Pearce | Jun 21, 1991
Production designer John Graysmark sets a rougher, more realistic look for the film Read it

The "Prince of Thieves" score gets medieval

by Stacey Okun | Jun 21, 1991
Composer Michael Kamen researched and used 12th century instruments to get the sounds he wanted Read it

Behind the scenes of "City Slickers"

by Kenneth M. Chanko | Jun 21, 1991
EW goes out West with the executive-producer and star Billy Crystal Read it

News on Hollywood's upcoming films and projects

by Christopher Henrikson | Jun 21, 1991
Check out news on Val Kilmer, Wesley Snipes, and Hollywood couples that act together Read it

James Brown jumps back into the spotlight

by Ivan Solotaroff | Jun 21, 1991
The exuberant funk singer screams and shouts about his extravagant plans for a comeback Read it

N.W.A.'s new album debuts at No. 2

by David Browne | Jun 21, 1991
Despite controversy, explicit content, and no radio airplay, "NIGGAZ4LIFE" sells huge Read it

Remembering Stan Getz

by Gary Giddins | Jun 21, 1991
We pay tribute to the jazz legend Read it

Possible sequels to ''Dances with Wolves''

by Tony Chiu | Jun 21, 1991
We imagine the moneymaking opportunities to a sequel for the Best Picture winner Read it

'Billboard' changes ranks

by Jeffrey Ressner | Jun 21, 1991
The magazine's new ranking system stirs up a storm Read it

Close Up on Brad Pitt

by Melina Gerosa | Jun 21, 1991
More than just the hot hitchhiker in ''Thelma & Louise,'' the young actor talks business with us Read it

Heavy metal PSA

by Kate Meyers | Jun 21, 1991
An ad reaches out to head bangers in order to prevent them from drinking and driving Read it

Entertainment News for June 21, 1991

Jun 21, 1991
Spinal Tap, Harrison Ford, and Wes Craven made headlines this week Read it

Burke leaves ''Designing Women''

by Mark Harris | Jun 21, 1991
The Designing woman says goodbye to the show and her contract Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet for the Week of June 21, 1991

by Jim Mullen | Jun 21, 1991
The 15 hottest topics for the week of July 9, 2004 Read it

Two Columbus movies to duel

by Jeffrey Wells | Jun 21, 1991
Big-budget productions will use star power for historical blockbusters Read it

Big screen product placements

by Leslie Savan | Jun 21, 1991
The not-so-subliminal tools of advertising seduction in movies like ''Terminator 2'' and ''Thelma & Louise'' Read it

TV Article

Digit goes Hollywood

by Michael Kaplan | Jun 21, 1991
Puppeteer David Rudman gives the finger a piece of the spotlight Read it

Sports anchor gets a new 'do

by Kate Meyers | Jun 21, 1991
Bob Costas wins a bet and a new look for his ''NBA Showtime'' co host Pat Riley Read it

PBS brings computer game to TV

by Suelain Moy | Jun 21, 1991
Kids will have to compete in a new game show to find out ''Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?'' Read it

Letterman's own medicine

by Ron Hauge | Jun 21, 1991
Why the ''Late Show'' host won't get the ''Tonight Show'' promotion Read it

Video Review

Every Child

Jun 21, 1991

Metropolitan

by Lawrence O'Toole | Jun 21, 1991

The Son of Kong

by Steve Daly | Jun 21, 1991

Great Artists: Vermeer

by Steve Daly | Jun 21, 1991

Curiosity Kills

by Michael Sauter | Jun 21, 1991

One Night with Dice

by Bruce Forer | Jun 21, 1991

Chirs Isaak: Wicked Game

by Steve Simels | Jun 21, 1991

The Killer's Edge

by Lois Alter Mark | Jun 21, 1991

The Fifth Monkey

by Melissa Pierson | Jun 21, 1991

Come See The Paradise

by Kenneth M. Chanko | Jun 21, 1991

ItalianAmerican

by Steve Daly | Jun 21, 1991