Dec 12, 2003

Issue #741

Cover Story

The O.C.

by Nicholas Fonseca | Dec 12, 2003
Magazine Cover (Dec 12, 2003)

Best-Sellers

'Wolf' Blitz

Dec 12, 2003

EW'

Check out ''The Kids in the Hall'''s first season on video

by Josh Wolk | Dec 06, 2003
Now that they aren't so young anymore, the former stars of ''The Kids in the Hall'' look back on the show's first season, now out on video Read Article

Mail

Mail

Dec 12, 2003

Monitor

Celebrity news for the week of Dec 12, 2003

Dec 12, 2003
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Movies

Critical Mass

Dec 12, 2003
Here's how a sampling of critics from across the country grade 10 current releases. Read Article

Music

Heeeeere's Iggy!

by Catherine Wise | Dec 12, 2003
BEHIND THE MUSIC OF THE TALK SHOWS Read Article

60-Second Lesson on...Crunk

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2003

Review

Heard Mentality

by Jennifer Reese | Dec 12, 2003
Should authors read their own works for audiobooks? This year, the results vary. Read Article

Urban Renewal Program: Supplement 1.5

by Neil Drumming | Dec 12, 2003

Television

Raising the Bar

by Lynette Rice | Dec 12, 2003

TV's funniest quotes for the week of Dec,12 2003

Dec 12, 2003
We pick our favorite quips from talk shows and sit-coms Read Article

What to Watch for week of DECEMBER 8

by Dalton Ross | Dec 12, 2003
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article

Ask The Critic

Our movie reviewers answer your questions

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 12, 2003
Read their responses and send in your own questions Read Article

Book Capsule Review

Hollywood Divorces

by Clarissa Cruz | Dec 12, 2003

The Return Of The Black Widowers

by Wook Kim | Dec 12, 2003

The Conspiracy Club

by Gillian Flynn | Dec 12, 2003

Rumpole And The Primrose Path

by Bob Cannon | Dec 12, 2003

Yodel-Ay-Ee-Oooo

by Alanna Nash | Dec 12, 2003

The Firefly

by Karyn L. Barr | Dec 12, 2003

Box Office

Breakouts 2003

Books

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 2003

The Best Of The Rest

by Chris Willman | Dec 12, 2003

Cover Story

The O.C.

by Nicholas Fonseca | Dec 12, 2003

DVD Capsule Review

Bad Boys II

by Allyssa Lee | Dec 23, 2003

The Battle of Shaker Heights

by Monica Mehta | Dec 12, 2003

Best of the Muppet Show

by Nancy Sidewater | Dec 23, 2003

A Christmas Carol

by Leah Reisman-Senes

Ship Of Fools

by Troy Patterson | Dec 12, 2003

DVD Commentary

Gigli; The Reel Me

by Dalton Ross | Dec 12, 2003

DVD Review

The Alien Quadrilogy

by Jason Averett | Dec 12, 2003

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season Five

by Missy Schwartz | Dec 12, 2003

EW's New Issue

How weird is ''Big Fish'' director Tim Burton?

by Steve Daly | Dec 05, 2003
Tim Burton's new movie, ''Big Fish,'' presents yet another strange tale -- this time, a mix of serious family drama and surreal fable -- from the director's offbeat perspective Read Article

What ever happened to the ''Wild Things'' author?

by Troy Patterson | Dec 05, 2003
''Where the Wild Things Are'' author Maurice Sendak has made a career out of turning his childhood nightmares into dreamy kids' books, and the Holocaust is his latest subject Read Article

Former ''Love Boat'' actor sails onto a soap

by Lynette Rice | Dec 06, 2003
Ted Lange, formerly bartender Isaac on ''The Love Boat,'' is set to star as a judge in three episodes of ''General Hospital'' this December Read Article

What does Andy Dick have to do with Santa this season?

by Josh Wolk | Dec 12, 2003
Andy Dick plays Santa's evil son in the Jewsploitation comedy ''The Hebrew Hammer,'' premiering this December Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

The Cooler

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 12, 2003

The Haunted Mansion

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 12, 2003

In America

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 12, 2003

The Last Samurai

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 12, 2003

Timeline

by Scott Brown | Dec 12, 2003

The Triplets of Belleville

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 12, 2003

Movie Review

Big Fish

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 04, 2003

Something's Gotta Give

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 04, 2003

Monsieur Ibrahim

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 03, 2003

Prisoner of Paradise

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 03, 2003

Honey

by Scott Brown | Dec 03, 2003

Girl With a Pearl Earring

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 03, 2003

Music Capsule Review

Splinter

by Tom Sinclair | Dec 12, 2003

The Long Road Home 1963-2003

by Marc Weingarten | Dec 12, 2003

The Reason

by Jim Farber | Dec 12, 2003

Kill Sound Before Sound Kills You

by Andrew Parks | Dec 12, 2003

Still Lookin' Good to Me

by Brian Hiatt | Dec 22, 2003

Weekend Warrior

by Michael Endelman | Dec 12, 2003

Music Review

Tasty

by Neil Drumming | Dec 12, 2003

Take a Look in the Mirror

by David Browne | Dec 12, 2003

Must List

The Must List

Dec 12, 2003
Talking Heads, a singing dog, and 8 other things we love this week Read Article

News + Notes

Jim Mullin's Hot Sheet for the week of Dec 12, 2003

by Jim Mullen | Dec 12, 2003
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

The Haunted Mansion

by Marc Bernardin | Dec 12, 2003
The ghost of Eddie Murphy's past reveals why he shouldn't be in Haunted Mansion Read Article

The Deal Report

by Gregory Kirschling | Dec 12, 2003

A burning question for Jim Sheridan

by Clarissa Cruz | Dec 12, 2003
We find the answers to the inexplicable Read Article

'Goonies' Again

by Mandi Bierly | Dec 12, 2003
Surprise! Corey Feldman isn't the only one available for a sequel. Read Article

Going To The Divas

by Nancy Miller | Dec 12, 2003
Pop princesses throw some shade Read Article

Dead Man Talking

by Alynda Wheat | Dec 12, 2003

What's hot for the week of Dec 12, 2003

by Jessica Shaw | Dec 12, 2003
Jessica Simpson reveals what's in and what's out Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Who are 2003's breakout stars? Find out...

Dec 05, 2003
Here are the 15 hot young newcomers in TV, movies, and music Read Article

Pop Culture News

Will Madonna's new merch line create material girls?

by Missy Schwartz | Dec 04, 2003
The pop queen is launching a series of dolls, clothes, and more based on her kids' book ''The English Roses'' Read Article

Righty Rings

by Karyn L. Barr | Dec 12, 2003
Item of the Week Read Article

Style Sheet

Booty Call!

by Jessica Shaw

TV Review

The Simple Life

by Ken Tucker | Dec 04, 2003

Smallville

by Dalton Ross | Dec 12, 2003

Table of Contents

Television Commentary

The Reagans

by Ken Tucker | Dec 12, 2003
The Reagans is less left-wing conspiracy than so-so biopic. Read Article

Television News

The 5-Year Plan

Maria Bello

by Alice M. Lee | Dec 12, 2003

The Charts

The Chart

Black On Top

Dec 12, 2003

The Ratings

Big 'Mac'

Dec 12, 2003

Video News