Aug 23, 1991

Issue #80

Cover Story

Bonnie Raitt does not want to be a pop star

by Ken Tucker | Aug 23, 1991
Rock music's great survivor tops the charts on her own terms Read it
Magazine Cover (Aug 23, 1991)

Flashes

Entertainment news for August 23, 1991

Aug 23, 1991
''Wayne's World,'' Michael Jackson, and Garry Marshall made headlines this week Read it

Book Article

Bartering for free goods

by Tim Appelo | Aug 23, 1991
Raymond Carver may have tricked United into giving him free flights with promises of mentions in his books Read it

Close up: Douglas Coupland

by Kelli Pryor | Aug 23, 1991
In ''Generation X'' the writer strikes a nerve with young dreamers Read it

Madonna's unauthorized biographies

by Kelli Pryor | Aug 23, 1991
Two publishing houses are rushing to release books on the pop star Read it

New Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath biographies

by James Kaplan | Aug 23, 1991
The new tomes about the literary stars raise ethical questions Read it

Book Review

The Popcorn Report

by Benjamin Svetkey | Aug 23, 1991

Maximum Bob

by Josh Rubins | Aug 23, 1991

MAMista

by Gene Lyons | Aug 23, 1991

Cover Story

Bonnie Raitt does not want to be a pop star

by Ken Tucker | Aug 23, 1991
Rock music's great survivor tops the charts on her own terms Read it

DVD Article

''Home Alone'' promotions

by Ty Burr, Paula Parisi | Aug 23, 1991
Fox Video is planning a major assault for the video release of the blockbuster Read it

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Aug 23, 1991
The 15 hottest topics the week of August 23, 1991 Read it

Mail Page

Mail from our readers

Aug 23, 1991
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't on ''V.I. Warshawski,'' ''The Simpsons,'' and ''Totally Pauly'' Read it

Movie Article

Cruella De Vil's voice

by Jane Birnbaum | Aug 23, 1991
Betty Lou Gerson voiced the classic character from ''101 Dalmatians'' Read it

John Mahoney: Character acting

by Meredith Berkman | Aug 23, 1991
The actor tells us about his role in ''Barton Fink'' Read it

The next Arnold Schwarzenegger

by Jess Cagle | Aug 23, 1991
Jean-Claude Van Damme is on his way to giving the Terminator a run for his money Read it

Crazy Troma film titles

by Kate Meyers | Aug 23, 1991
''The Toxic Avenger'' is only the beginning Read it

Movie Review

Bingo

by Steven Rea | Aug 23, 1991

Double Impact

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 23, 1991

Barton Fink

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 23, 1991

Pure Luck

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 23, 1991

Music Article

The American Explorer Series

by Robert Christgau | Aug 23, 1991
Five forgotten veterans of the musical fringe, including Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Vernard Johnson, are the heroes of a series of new recordings Read it

The Beatles final concert

by Bob Cannon | Aug 23, 1991
The fab four took the stage for the last time 25 years ago this week Read it

On the set of ''Shiny Happy People''

by Katherine Dieckmann | Aug 23, 1991
R.E.M. makes America's happiest hometown video Read it

Reissues: Oldies are goodies

by Robert Christgau | Aug 23, 1991
A series of albums are coming out from Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and more Read it

''Golden Throats 2''

by Roy Trakin | Aug 23, 1991
Rhino records has just released it's second treasury of rock and pop standards performed by celebrities not known for singing Read it

Bonnie Raitt on the record

by Robert Gordon | Aug 23, 1991
A look back at her discography Read it

Remembering Janis Joplin

by Tim Appelo | Aug 23, 1991
A slew of projects about the singer are currently in the works Read it

Rick James faces felony charges

by Jeffrey Ressner, Fred Goodman | Aug 23, 1991
The singer gets charged with sexual assault and torturing a woman with a hot cocaine pipe Read it

Music Review

High and Dry

by Alanna Nash | Aug 23, 1991

Aces

by Alanna Nash | Aug 23, 1991

It Only Hurts When I Laugh

by Alanna Nash | Aug 23, 1991

Only the Heart

by Alanna Nash | Aug 23, 1991

From One Charlie

by Gary Giddins | Aug 23, 1991

Signs of Life

by Josef Woodard | Aug 23, 1991

Boyz N The Hood

by James Bernard | Aug 23, 1991

Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

by James Bernard | Aug 23, 1991

Go West Young Man

by Dave DiMartino | Aug 23, 1991

Straight Outta Hell's Kitchen

by Chuck Eddy | Aug 23, 1991

Special

by Dave Marsh | Aug 23, 1991

Martika's Kitchen

by Jim Farber | Aug 23, 1991

Keys of the Kingdom

by Dave DiMartino | Aug 23, 1991

Fully Loaded

by James Bernard | Aug 23, 1991

News Article

Jeff Smith's ''Frugal Gourmet's Culinary Handbook''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Aug 23, 1991
Can America's favorite TV chef cure a writer's fear of frying? Read it

Production company names

by Julie Stern | Aug 23, 1991
Stars like Sean Penn and Bette Midler get creative in naming their companies Read it

TV Article

Roseanne changes her name

by Alan Carter | Aug 23, 1991
Getting the press to use Arnold instead of Barr isn't easy Read it

''Law & Order'': Season 2

by Mark Harris | Aug 23, 1991
Will the gritty drama, now with Paul Sorvino, be tougher this year? Read it

David Hasselhoff rides again

by Alan Carter | Aug 23, 1991
His failed ''Baywatch'' returns to the air in syndication Read it

The real Sam Malone

by Franz Lidz | Aug 23, 1991
How did the man who inspired ''Cheers'' really do playing baseball? Read it

''Hi Honey, I'm Home''

by Benjamin Svetkey | Aug 23, 1991
The sitcom is a collaboration between ABC and Nickelodeon Read it

This year's Emmy awards

by Ken Tucker | Aug 23, 1991
It's hard to handicap the show when the nominations are so screwy Read it

TV Review

Roc

by Ken Tucker | Aug 23, 1991

Dead Silence

by Mark Harris | Aug 23, 1991

Finding the Way

by Ken Tucker | Aug 23, 1991

Video Review

The Sound of Jazz

by Gary Giddins | Aug 23, 1991

Vintage Collection Vol. 1: 1958-59

by Gary Giddins | Aug 23, 1991

Vintage Collection Vol. 2: 1960-61

by Gary Giddins | Aug 23, 1991

Classic Dating Tips

by Terry Catchpole | Aug 23, 1991

Bobby & the Midnites

by Steve Simels | Aug 23, 1991

Two for the Road

by Steve Daly | Aug 23, 1991

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead

by Lawrence O'Toole | Aug 23, 1991

Another Pair of Aces

by Michael Sauter | Aug 23, 1991

Code Name: Dancer

by Michael Sauter | Aug 23, 1991

The Comfort of Strangers

by Lawrence O'Toole | Aug 23, 1991

Home Alone

by Ty Burr | Aug 23, 1991

Videogame Review

Sonic The Hedgehog

by Bob Strauss | Aug 23, 1991

Bonk's Revenge

by Bob Strauss | Aug 23, 1991

Jeopardy!

by Bob Strauss | Aug 23, 1991