Jul 30, 2004

Issue #776

Cover Story

A trip into M. Night Shyamalan's ''Village''

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 23, 2004
Can the director's latest, shrouded in secrecy, surprise audiences -- or will it succumb to bad buzz? Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 30, 2004)

Features

Stephen King sounds off on notable film quotes

by Stephen King | Jul 30, 2004
The author reveals how you voted and shares his thoughts on your picks for the greatest movie lines ever Read Article

Selected words of wisdom from ''The Godfather'' trilogy

Jul 30, 2004
Memorable lines from the mob saga Read Article

Take a trip inside of ''The Village''

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 30, 2004
Director M. Night Shyamalan fends off naysayers movie geeks and Internet leaks Read Article

TV's Favorite ''Wiseguy'' Opens Up

by Dalton Ross
The reclusive actor discusses the bizarre string of accidents that have plagued his career and what it's like being a Barbi twin's husband--but won't tell you his real name Read Article

Mail

Letters from our readers

Jul 30, 2004
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Monitor

Making Whoopi

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 30, 2004
Goldberg and Ronstadt get the boot Read Article

Music

Left Of The Dial

by David Browne | Jul 30, 2004
David Browne thinks too much Hoobastank stinks. Here's what he wishes were on the radio this summer. Read Article

EW recommends that you download these songs

Jul 30, 2004
Listen to tunes from Shyne, Dizzee Rascal, and others Read Article

Electro-glam act whose lead singer performed in undies

by Nicholas Fonseca | Jul 30, 2004
The Scissor Sisters are known in Europe for their live shows, Pink Floyd covers, and an underwear clad lead singer Read Article

Review

EW rates the latest movie trailers

by Scott Brown | Jul 30, 2004
Do you agree with our grades for ''Cellular,'' ''Wimbledon,'' and ''Taxi''? Read Article

Wiseguy: Season 1 Part 1

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004

Television

Killing Jokes

by Josh Wolk | Jul 30, 2004
Comedian Patton Oswalt has some funny feelings about NBC's Last Comic Standing Read Article

The new Lois Lane adds spice to ''Smallville''

by Jeff Jensen | Jul 30, 2004
Newcomer Erica Durance mixes things up in the anticipated new season the hit WB show Read Article

What to Watch for week of July 30, 2004

by Alynda Wheat, Neil Drumming, Allyssa Lee, Mandi Bierly, Michelle Kung | Jul 30, 2004
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article

Ask the Critic

The difference between a bad movie and an offensive one

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 30, 2004
Lisa Schwarzbaum answers reader mail and lets you post your own questions Read Article

Ask the TV Critic

EW's critic discusses the wonder of TV shows on DVD

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004
Ken Tucker answers reader questions and you can post your own Read Article

Book Capsule Review

Broken As Things Are

by Karen Valby | Jul 30, 2004

The Dive

by Kostya Kennedy | Jul 30, 2004

Indelible

by Karen Karbo | Jul 30, 2004

Brimstone

by David Koeppel | Jul 30, 2004

The Untold Story

by Chris Nashawaty | Jul 30, 2004

Wake Up, Sir!

by Troy Patterson | Jul 30, 2004

Book Review

Darkly Dreaming Dexter

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 30, 2004

Four of the hottest sci-fi books

by Noah Robischon | Jul 30, 2004
What happens when ''Pearl Harbor'' meets ''Aliens'' meets ''A.I'' meets ''La Femme Nikita''? The answer is a new resurgence in sci-fi novels Read Article

A Carnivore's Inquiry

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 28, 2004

Cover Story

A trip into M. Night Shyamalan's ''Village''

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 23, 2004
Can the director's latest, shrouded in secrecy, surprise audiences -- or will it succumb to bad buzz? Read Article

DVD & Video

EW anticipates the DVD release of cult hits

by David Koeppel | Jul 30, 2004
We get to the bottom of why comedy classic ''Twentieth Century'' and short-lived conspiracy drama ''Nowhere Man'' are not on DVD Read Article

DVD Capsule Review

Greendale

by Kirven Blount | Jul 30, 2004

V: The Complete Series

by Dalton Ross | Jul 30, 2004

Sledge Hammer!: Season One

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 30, 2004

1987-1991: Don't Let Our Youth Go To Waste

by Marc Weingarten | Jul 30, 2004

DVD Review

Hellboy

by Dalton Ross | Jul 30, 2004

Showgirls

by Mandi Bierly | Jul 30, 2004
EW road tests such features as the commentary, trivia, and game Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

A Cinderella Story

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 30, 2004

I, Robot

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2004

Maria Full of Grace

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 30, 2004

Movie News

Great movie lines: Stephen King lists your top picks

by Stephen King | Jul 23, 2004
EW readers sent the columnist killer dialogue from ''All About Eve'' to ''The Princess Bride'' and more Read Article

Classic quotes in five words or less

Jul 30, 2004
16 short quotes that you know and love Read Article

EW picks 50 great movie quotes

Jul 30, 2004
You picked your favorites, now here are ours from the past half century Read Article

Which products were spotted in this week's movies?

Jul 30, 2004
Converse sneakers was the theme found in ''I, Robot'' and ''A Cinderella Story'' Read Article

Movie Review

The Bourne Supremacy

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2004

Catwoman

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2004

A Home at the End of the World

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2004

Flavors

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 30, 2004

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 30, 2004

Music Capsule Review

Soul on Top

by Larry Blumenfeld | Jul 30, 2004

The Best of Both Worlds

by Brian Hiatt | Jul 30, 2004

Kiss & Tell

by David Browne | Jul 30, 2004

Hymns Of The 49th Parallel

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004

Drag It Up

by Nick Marino | Jul 30, 2004

From the End of Your Leash

by Chris Willman | Jul 30, 2004

Blueberry Boat

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004

Flor De Amor

by Nick Marino | Jul 30, 2004

Music News

The music channel that's giving MTV competition

by Raymond Fiore | Jul 27, 2004
And why cable channel Fuse is being compared to MTV 20 years ago Read Article

Must List

10 things EW loves: Week of July 30, 2004

Jul 30, 2004
A guide to the best in recent movies, TV, DVDs, music, books, and more Read Article

News + Notes

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of July 30, 2004

by Dalton Ross | Jul 30, 2004
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

For U2 lightning strikes three times

Jul 30, 2004
U2 lost a master copy of their coming new CD...again Read Article

A burning question about reality show rip offs

by Jennifer Armstrong | Jul 30, 2004
We find answers to the inexplicable Read Article

Crime Victim

by Allison Hope Weiner | Jul 30, 2004
Missing: CSI's George Eads. Is he the first casualty in a new war on TV salaries? Read Article

The long history of TV's big buck walkouts

by Karyn L. Barr | Jul 30, 2004
''Three's Company,'' ''Dallas,'' and other shows prove that money talks and actors walk Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of July 30, 2004

by Michelle Kung, Whitney Pastorek, Adam B. Vary, Nancy Miller | Jul 30, 2004
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

The Talented Mr. Ulrich

by Mary Kaye Schilling | Jul 30, 2004

Meet the man who makes the moves in ''I, Robot''

by Michelle Kung | Jul 30, 2004
Paul Mercurio the official ''movement consultant'' for all robots Read Article

Iraqi lives dream by helping out in American film

by Kristin Hohenadel | Jul 30, 2004
Liev Schreiber makes adaptation of ''Everything is Illuminated'' and helps fulfill the dream of Muthana Mudher Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of July 30, 2004

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 30, 2004
The Biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

I Want My ... Fuse?

by Raymond Fiore | Jul 30, 2004
A scrappy music channel gives MTV its first serious competition. Read Article

Pooch Pick Of The Week

Pop Shop Talk With...

Meet music's newest odd couple

by Michael Endelman | Jul 30, 2004
A Q&A about the collaboration of John Mayer and Ahmir Thompson who seemingly have nothing in common Read Article

Rich Girl Of The Week

Score Of The Week

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes for the week of July 30, 2004

Jul 30, 2004
We pick our favorite quips from talk shows and sitcoms Read Article

Spotlight On Carl Hiaasen

Mystery writer on sand, sun, and ''Skinny Dip''

by Troy Patterson | Jul 30, 2004
Carl Hiaasen speaks on how he gets his novel inspiration from living in South Florida Read Article

Spotlight On The Emmy Noms

Our TV critic takes a look at this years Emmy nods

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004
Ken Tucker investigates the mysteries, upsets, and defeats of the nominations Read Article

Style Sheet

Makeup Trailer

by Michelle Kung | Jul 30, 2004
Award-winning A-listers are ready for their close-ups in cinematic cosmetics commercials. Read Article

Reality Duds

by Karyn L. Barr | Jul 30, 2004
Reality shows may be in vogue, but their stars are hardly in style (that means you, Blind Daters!). Some fashion faux pas are better left at home. Read Article

TV Review

Crossfire

by Ken Tucker | Jul 30, 2004

Hardball

by Ken Tucker | Jul 27, 2004

Television News

Why ''CSI''s George Eads has gone missing

by Allison Hope Weiner | Jul 23, 2004
And will he be the first casualty in a new war on TV salaries? Read Article

Why the ''sexiest man on TV'' went into hiding

by Dalton Ross | Jul 23, 2004
The ''Wiseguy'' star recounts the ups and downs of his last eight reclusive years Read Article

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