Jul 23, 2004

Issue #775

Cover Story

How the ''Bourne'' movies revived Matt Damon's career

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 16, 2004
The actor talks about bouncing back after a string of box office disappointments -- and why his buddy Ben hasn't been able to do the same Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 23, 2004)

Books

EW recommends that you read this book

Jul 23, 2004
Dashiell Hammett's ''The Maltese Falcon'' is a must read Read Article

Features

EW admits to guilty pleasures

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 23, 2004
Bronson Pinchot, ''Flowers in the Attic,'' Peter Cetera, and others made the list of indulgences of EW staffers Read Article

Music

Bands from defunct Lollapalooza set up own tours

by Michael Endelman | Jul 23, 2004
Modest Mouse, the Secret Machines and the Polyphonic Spree plan club dates after the alt-rock fest is cancelled Read Article

Kanye West on his new single's three videos

by Raymond Fiore | Jul 23, 2004
One song (''Jesus Walks'') plus three videos equals a history-making event according to the hip hop star Read Article

Television

What to Watch for week of JULY 19

by Alynda Wheat, Nicholas Fonseca, Joshua Rich, Mandi Bierly, Karyn L. Barr | Jul 23, 2004
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article

Ask the Critic

EW's movie critic talks politics

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 23, 2004
Lisa Schwarzbaum explains how she puts politics aside come review time Read Article

Ask the TV Critic

Why hasn't Courtney Cox Arquette gotten an Emmy nod?

by Ken Tucker | Jul 23, 2004
Ken Tucker tries to explain why one Friend keeps going without Read Article

Between The Lines

Director, ''Boondocks'' creator team up for book

by Troy Patterson | Jul 23, 2004
Reginald Hudlin (''House Party'') and controversial cartoonist Aaron McGruder release a graphic novel on political irregularities and life in East St Louis Read Article

Book Capsule Review

Garden Of Beasts

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 23, 2004

Off Ramp

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jul 23, 2004

Blackbird House

by Henry Goldblatt | Jul 23, 2004

Drive Me Crazy

by Lynette Rice | Jul 23, 2004

Sock

by Jeff Jensen | Jul 23, 2004

Field Study

by Jessica Shaw | Jul 23, 2004

The Myth Of Solid Ground

by Wook Kim | Jul 23, 2004

Murder Suicide

by Adam B. Vary | Jul 23, 2004

Book Review

I, Fatty

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 23, 2004

Cover Story

How the ''Bourne'' movies revived Matt Damon's career

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 16, 2004
The actor talks about bouncing back after a string of box office disappointments -- and why his buddy Ben hasn't been able to do the same Read Article

Matt Damon breathes new life into ''Bourne''

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 23, 2004
After some questionable career moves, the actor makes a comeback with ''The Bourne Supremacy,'' the anticipated sequel to ''The Bourne Identity'' Read Article

DVD News

Janet Leigh on original ''Manchurian Candidate''

by Jeff Labrecque | Jul 23, 2004
The actress discusses the 1962 film in light of its DVD release and 2004 remake Read Article

DVD Review

Confessions Of A Teenage Drama Queen

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Jul 23, 2004

How's Your News?

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 23, 2004

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

by Amy Feitelberg | Jul 23, 2004

Un Deux Trois Soleil

by Erin Richter | Jul 23, 2004

Starsky & Hutch

by Ty Burr | Jul 20, 2004

Hit List

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of July 23, 2004

by Dalton Ross | Jul 23, 2004
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

America's Heart & Soul

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 23, 2004

Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 23, 2004

King Arthur

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 23, 2004

Metallica: Some Kind of Monster

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 23, 2004

Riding Giants

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 23, 2004

Sleepover

by Scott Brown | Jul 23, 2004

Movie News

Colin Farrell bares all on his infamous nude scene

by Dave Karger | Jul 15, 2004
''A Home at the End of the World'' star talks candidly about the full-frontal edit, and his next big part Read Article

Which products were spotted in this week's movies?

Jul 23, 2004
Cosmetics was the theme found in ''Sleepover,'' ''Anchorman,'' and ''King Arthur'' Read Article

What's up with all the freaky-looking children of ''The Polar Express''?

by Karyn L. Barr | Jul 23, 2004
Their blank eyes and waxy skin are scary and remind EW of ''Toy Story'''s zombie tots Read Article

The ''part'' Colin Farrell doesn't want you to see

by Dave Karger | Jul 23, 2004
The Irish actor and ''A Home at the End of the World'' director Michael Mayer decided to cut a brief nude shot out of the film after controversy erupted Read Article

Movie Review

I, Robot

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 14, 2004

A Cinderella Story

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 14, 2004

The Door in the Floor

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 23, 2004

Maria Full of Grace

by Lisa Schwarzbaum

The Hunting of the President

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 14, 2004

Touch of Pink

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 14, 2004

Zhou Yu's Train

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 14, 2004

Music Capsule Review

Revelation

by Alanna Nash | Jul 23, 2004

Five Guys Walk Into A Bar...

by David Browne | Jul 23, 2004
Five Guys Walk Into a Bar... Read Article

Autobiography

by Michelle Kleinsak | Jul 23, 2004

The Concretes

by Marc Weingarten | Jul 23, 2004

While The Music Lasts

by Ken Tucker | Jul 23, 2004

Love And Distance

by Michael Endelman | Jul 23, 2004

License To Chill

by Ken Tucker | Jul 23, 2004

Music News

Ashlee Simpson on boys, Jessica, and music

by Neil Drumming | Jul 16, 2004
The brunette rocker explains how she is nothing like her sister -- except for her career, manager dad, and MTV series Read Article

EW recommends that you download these songs

Jul 23, 2004
Listen to tunes from Moby, Danger Mouse, and the Pixies Read Article

Why ''pants'' is being bleeped on radio

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 23, 2004
The word from an Avril Lavigne song, in addition to other choice language, is being dropped from many songs on the radio Read Article

Music Review

Tyrannosaurus Hives

by David Browne | Jul 23, 2004

Must List

10 things EW loves: Week of July 23, 2004

Jul 23, 2004
A guide to the best in recent movies, TV, DVDs, music, books, and more Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

This year's list of shameful entertainment we love

Jul 20, 2004
Entertainment Weekly's writers reveal this year's list of the embarrassing things they love, from ''Flowers in the Attic'' to Bronson ''Balki'' Pinchot Read Article

Pop Culture News

Cartoon Network's unique late night programming

by Josh Wolk | Jul 23, 2004
The block, dubbed Adult Swim Team, offers popular programs like ''Stroker & Hoop,'' ''Family Guy,'' and ''Sealab 2021,'' plus more that are currently in the works Read Article

Letters from our readers

Jul 23, 2004
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

EW remembers Isabel Sanford

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jul 23, 2004
Here's what the entertainment world will miss most about her Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of July 23, 2004

by Gregory Kirschling, Karen Valby | Jul 23, 2004
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Homicidal housewives won’t ''Snap'' with this

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Jul 23, 2004
The Oxygen network is promoting ''Snapped'' with handheld massagers and EW doesn't find it funny Read Article

Veteran funny man's career finally takes off

by Joshua Rich | Jul 23, 2004
''Anchorman'''s Steve Carell, formerly of the ''Daily Show,'' has upcoming roles in the American remake of ''The Office'' and a Woody Allen film Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of July 23, 2004

by Michelle Kung, Adam B. Vary, Whitney Pastorek | Jul 23, 2004
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

''Summerland'''s style makes a big splash

by Jennifer Armstrong | Jul 23, 2004
Fashion must-haves on the WB drama include Jimmy Choo shoes and Urban Outfitters Read Article

Skulls and the color yellow are this season's black

by Liane Bonin, Whitney Pastorek | Jul 23, 2004
Skull-emblazoned and yellow items, like dresses and Live Strong wristbands, are ruling fashion right now Read Article

EW asks Clay Aiken stupid questions

by Dan Snierson | Jul 23, 2004
The singer is faced with John Stevens comparisons, Ryan Seacrest's hair, and ''Islands in the Stream'' Read Article

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes for the week of July 23, 2004

Jul 23, 2004
We pick our favorite quips from talk shows and sitcoms Read Article

Stupid Questions

EW asks Clay Aiken some stupid questions

by Dan Snierson | Jul 15, 2004
The singer rejects the throne of Wuss Mountain, ribs John Stevens, and is forced to ponder ''Claymydia'' Read Article

TV Review

TV Movie Superstars: Women You Love

by Ken Tucker | Jul 23, 2004

The Grid

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 23, 2004

Television News

Why CBS reruns are ruling summer TV

by Lynette Rice | Jul 23, 2004
The network is dominating the ratings with reruns of ''CSI,'' ''Without a Trace,'' and ''Everybody Loves Raymond'' Read Article

Do you believe in love after ''Average Joe''?

by Jessica Shaw | Jul 23, 2004
After being dumped by Adam Mesh on national television, fan favorite Jen L. finally finds a boyfriend Read Article

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