Apr 09, 2004

Issue #759

Cover Story

Put your 90's pop culture knowledge to the test

Apr 09, 2004
Answer questions about everything from ''90210'' to Nirvana Read it
Magazine Cover (Apr 09, 2004)

Review

THE DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 09, 2004

Television

What to Watch for week of APRIL 5

by Dalton Ross, Nicholas Fonseca, Monica Mehta | Apr 09, 2004
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read it

Book Article

Book offers a feast of stories from Elaine's

by Jeff Labrecque | Apr 09, 2004
''Everyone Comes to Elaine's'' documents 40 years of A-list moments at the famous New York restaurant Read it

Photographer reveals 50 years of ''Celebrity''

Apr 09, 2004
Terry O'Neill's book captures a career's worth of star shots Read it

Jim Mullen gives bad marriage advice

Apr 09, 2004
The Entertainment Weekly contributor parodies the wedding planning process in his new book Read it

Book Review

Bergdorf Blondes

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004
Plum Sykes dives into the shallow end for her much-hyped novel, Bergdorf Blondes. Read it

A Pirate Of Exquisite Mind

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Apr 09, 2004

The Book Of Joe

Apr 09, 2004

The Laws Of Invisible Things

by Thom Geier | Apr 09, 2004

The Other Man: a Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette & Me

by Tina Jordan | Apr 09, 2004
A Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr., Carolyn Bessette & Me Read it

Good Grief

by Jennifer Reese | Apr 09, 2004

The Mold In Dr. Florey's Coat

by Wook Kim | Apr 09, 2004

Educating Alice

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Apr 09, 2004

Buddha Da

by Nisha Gopalan | Apr 09, 2004

The Body Of David Hayes

by Adam B. Vary | Apr 09, 2004

Heaven Lake

by Karen Karbo | Apr 09, 2004

Cover Story

Put your 90's pop culture knowledge to the test

Apr 09, 2004
Answer questions about everything from ''90210'' to Nirvana Read it

DVD Review

The Pink Panther Film Collection

by Josh Wolk | Apr 09, 2004

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet for the week of April 9, 2004

by Jim Mullen | Apr 09, 2004
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read it

Movie Article

The sugary film our critic was surprised to like

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004
Truffaut's ''Small Change'' was sweet but not sickening, says Lisa Schwarzbaum Read it

How the ''SpongeBob'' movie snagged Scarlett Johansson

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 09, 2004
The ''SquarePants'' creator also dishes on reeling in Jeffrey Tambor and Alec Baldwin Read it

A look at what MPAA ratings mean for movies

by Missy Schwartz | Apr 09, 2004
Is an NC-17 rating the kiss of death for movies like ''Young Adam''? Read it

Charlie Kaufman's worst-tressed list

by Missy Schwartz | Apr 09, 2004
A look at the filmmaker's past mane missteps Read it

Et tu, Justin? ''Edison'' gives writers a bad rap

by Nicholas Fonseca | Apr 09, 2004
In his upcoming movie debut, Timberlake is another frumpy reporter Read it

Filmmaker David Fincher is, well, finnicky

by Erin Richter | Apr 09, 2004
The mastermind behind ''Panic Room'' explains his cinematic quirks Read it

What's the secret to franchise films' success?

by Tom Russo | Apr 09, 2004
We look at some of your favorites including 'The Matrix' and 'Lord of the Rings' Read it

Movie Review

Hellboy

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 01, 2004

Home on the Range

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 31, 2004

Walking Tall

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 31, 2004

The Prince & Me

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 31, 2004

The United States of Leland

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 31, 2004

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 31, 2004

Shaolin Soccer

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 01, 2004

Mayor of the Sunset Strip

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Mar 31, 2004

Greendale

by Owen Gleiberman | Mar 31, 2004

Bon Voyage

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004

Dogville

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004

Jersey Girl

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004

The Ladykillers

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 09, 2004

Ned Kelly

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004

Never Die Alone

by Owen Gleiberman | Apr 09, 2004

Movie on DVD Review

Freaks and Geeks

by Dalton Ross | Apr 09, 2004

The Grapes Of Wrath

by Tim Purtell | Apr 09, 2004

The Richard Pryor Show Box Set

by Kirven Blount | Apr 09, 2004

Cheaper by the Dozen

by Allyssa Lee | Apr 09, 2004

Music Article

Why pianist Lang Lang isn't as cheesy as you think

by Gregory Kirschling | Apr 09, 2004
Critics chide the classical musician, but EW's Gregory Kirschling likes him just fine Read it

Josh Turner rides the ''Train'' to success

by Chris Willman | Apr 09, 2004
The country singer's hit song and gospel influences set him apart from the rest Read it

Download This

Apr 09, 2004

Get the skinny on upcoming summer tours

by Raymond Fiore | Apr 09, 2004
What will surging ticket prices and your favorites' comebacks mean for this season's concerts? Read it

Music Review

Damita Jo

by David Browne | Apr 09, 2004

Good News for People Who Love Bad News

by Jem Aswad | Apr 09, 2004

Walking With the Beggar Boys

by Andrew Parks | Apr 09, 2004

Everything Changed

by Marc Weingarten | Apr 09, 2004

A Foreign Sound

by Jim Farber | Apr 09, 2004

The Curse of Blondie

by Marc Weingarten | Apr 09, 2004

Seis de Mayo

by Marc Weingarten | Apr 09, 2004

Songs Inspired by The Passion of the Christ

by Larry Blumenfeld | Apr 09, 2004

Neighborhood Watch

by Andrew Parks | Apr 09, 2004

Best by Far

by Raymond Fiore | Apr 09, 2004

Stage 2

by Raymond Fiore | Apr 09, 2004

News + Notes

The Deal Report

by Gregory Kirschling, Adam B. Vary | Apr 09, 2004

News Article

Young black actors on making it in Hollywood

by Neil Drumming | Apr 09, 2004
Big talents including Omar Epps, Taye Diggs, Kenan Thompson reveal the realities of typecasting Read it

Letters from our readers

Apr 09, 2004
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Where does The Rock get all his energy?

Apr 09, 2004
The wrestler-turned-actor shares his affinity for doughnuts and Diet Coke Read it

Why losing ''American Idol'' might make your career

by Raymond Fiore | Apr 09, 2004
We catch up with past contestants Tamyra Gray, Josh Gracin, and more Read it

EW remembers Peter Ustinov

by Michelle Kung | Apr 09, 2004
Here's what the entertainment world will miss most about him Read it

Exclusive: Paul Reubens on his obscenity charges

by Allison Hope Weiner | Apr 09, 2004
Kid comic Pee-Wee opens up about his art collection, his battles with the government, and his uncertain future Read it

A Q&A with playwright Sarah Jones

by Karen Valby | Apr 09, 2004
The Off Broadway talent talks about her one-woman show ''Bridge & Tunnel'' Read it

The Unsinkable Melanie Brown

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Apr 09, 2004

Stage Review

Bridge & Tunnel

by Karen Valby | Apr 09, 2004

Twentieth Century

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Apr 09, 2004

Sly Fox

by Andrew Clevenger | Apr 09, 2004

Frozen

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Apr 09, 2004

Johnny Guitar

by Troy Patterson | Apr 09, 2004

Ears On A Beatle

by Kristina Feliciano | Apr 09, 2004

Well

by Lawrence Frascella | Apr 09, 2004

TV Article

Our favorite kids' TV show turns 35

Apr 09, 2004
Sesame Street celebrates 35 years on the block with a prime-time PBS special Read it

Why we love ''Average Joe'''s Adam Mesh

Apr 09, 2004
We break down why the reality-TV star is such a Casanova Read it

Will your favorite show get the boot this season?

by Lynette Rice | Apr 09, 2004
We assess the chances of first-year series making it to a second Read it

Are new makeover reality shows going too far?

by Amy Feitelberg | Apr 09, 2004
MTV's ''I Want a Famous Face'' and ''The Swan'' reveal the ugly side of plastic surgery Read it

What happened to ''Karen Sisco''?

by Ken Tucker | Apr 09, 2004
Critic Ken Tucker explains why the networks are so quick to pull shows -- even good ones -- off the air Read it

How ''Average Joe'' rejectee Jen Lifshitz is coping post-Adam

by Jessica Shaw | Apr 09, 2004
Can we love this 23-year old rabbi's daughter any more? Read it

TV Review

Best Week Ever

by Ken Tucker | Apr 09, 2004

Charmed

by Gillian Flynn | Apr 09, 2004

The Must List

10 things EW loves: Week of April 9, 2004

Apr 09, 2004
A guide to the best in recent movies, DVDs, music, books, and more Read it