Aug 26, 2005

Issue #836

Cover Story

Movie-star MVPs: See who made our summer

Aug 19, 2005
Caps off to Terrence Howard, Angelina Jolie, Dakota Fanning, and seven others who proved outstanding in their field this season Read Article
Magazine Cover (Aug 26, 2005)

Television

What to Watch for week of AUGUST 22

by Bob Cannon | Aug 22, 2005
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article

Ask the Critic

What is your favorite unintentionally funny performance?

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 20, 2005
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book Commentary

EW reviews four hot new thrillers

by Gilbert Cruz | Aug 19, 2005
We take a closer look at books by Juris Jurjevics, Tess Gerritsen, Deon Meyer, and Jeff Abbott Read Article

Book News

Chatting with Martha Southgate

Aug 19, 2005
The Brooklyn-based author tells us about her blaxploitation-inspired novel ''Third Girl from the Left'' Read Article

''The Historian'' gets a plug in a hot new movie

by Michelle Kung | Aug 19, 2005
The new vampire novel appeared in ''The 40 Year-Old Virgin'' months before its publication date Read Article

Book Review

The King of Kings County

by Gillian Flynn | Aug 24, 2005

Eldest

by Jennifer Reese | Aug 24, 2005

Freshwater Road

by Alanna Nash | Aug 19, 2005

Ghost Town

by Jennifer Reese | Aug 19, 2005

The English Teacher

by Abby West | Aug 19, 2005

The Game

by Chris Nashawaty | Aug 24, 2005

Her Majesty's Spymaster

by Bob Cannon | Aug 19, 2005

Nora Jane

by Henry Goldblatt | Aug 19, 2005

Cover Story

Movie-star MVPs: See who made our summer

Aug 19, 2005
Caps off to Terrence Howard, Angelina Jolie, Dakota Fanning, and seven others who proved outstanding in their field this season Read Article

DVD Review

Astaire & Rogers Collection

by Tim Purtell | Aug 19, 2005

Oldboy

by Dalton Ross | Aug 23, 2005

Layer Cake

by Tom Russo | Aug 23, 2005

The Dick Cavett Show

by Chris Willman | Aug 19, 2005

Download This

Download This: August 26, 2005

by Ryan Dombal | Aug 19, 2005
EW recommends tracks by Nine Inch Nails, Acid House Kings, Nada Surf, and General Elektriks Read Article

Hit List

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of August 26, 2005

by Dalton Ross | Aug 19, 2005
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Asylum

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 19, 2005

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigalow

by Scott Brown | Aug 19, 2005

Four Brothers

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 19, 2005

The Great Raid

by Scott Brown | Aug 19, 2005

Grizzly Man

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 19, 2005

Pretty Persuasion

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 19, 2005

Skeleton Key

by Scott Brown | Aug 19, 2005

Movie Commentary

EW reviews new Peter Weir reissues

by Jeff Labrecque | Aug 19, 2005
New special editions of ''The Truman Show'' and ''Witness'' make the grade Read Article

Movie News

Talking with the director of ''The 40 Year-Old Virgin''

by Josh Rottenberg | Aug 19, 2005
Judd Apatow tells us about the hope, obsession, and endless performance anxiety he experienced in bringing his debut film to life Read Article

''King Rat'' deserves a remake

by Mark Harris | Aug 19, 2005
EW suggests a new version of the graphic 1965 war film Read Article

The season's big box office questions answered

by Joshua Rich | Aug 19, 2005
We answer five pithy queries from the stars of ''March of the Penguins'' Read Article

Is an R rating next for Harry Potter

by Whitney Pastorek | Aug 19, 2005
As Harry grows up, the movies get more risque Read Article

Movie Review

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 17, 2005

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 17, 2005

Red Eye

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Aug 17, 2005

Reel Paradise

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 17, 2005

Supercross: The Movie

by Scott Brown | Aug 17, 2005

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

by Owen Gleiberman | Aug 17, 2005

Valiant

by Scott Brown | Aug 17, 2005

Music Commentary

EW reviews four hot new albums

Aug 19, 2005
We take a closer look at new releases by Orenda Fink, Kronos Quartet and Asha Bhosle, Chad Vangaalen, and I Am Kloot Read Article

Music News

Spotlight on John Vanderslice

by Leah Greenblatt | Aug 19, 2005
We chat with the shape-shifting artist about his new war-inspired album ''Pixel Revolt'' Read Article

Looking at the latest rap star feuds

by Evan Serpick | Aug 19, 2005
We analyze the conflicts between rappers like 50 Cent and Nas Read Article

60-Second Lesson on Podcasting

by Ryan Dombal | Aug 19, 2005
EW explains the ins and outs of the latest Ipod craze Read Article

Music Review

EW reviews two new albums

by David Browne | Aug 19, 2005
We take a closer look at new releases by Crazy Frog and Timbaland Read Article

Twin Cinema

by Ryan Dombal | Aug 22, 2005

Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike

by Nancy Miller | Aug 19, 2005

Howl

by Doug Brod | Aug 19, 2005

Sixty Six Steps

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 19, 2005

Lava Ground

by Michael Endelman | Aug 19, 2005

Harlem: Diary of a Summer

by Ryan Dombal | Aug 22, 2005

Hanna-McEuen

by Chris Willman | Aug 19, 2005

The Difference Between Houses and Homes

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Aug 19, 2005

Must List

The Must List: August 26, 2005

Aug 20, 2005
A deer boy, a panda lady, and 8 other things we love this week Read Article

Pop Culture News

Letters from our readers

Aug 19, 2005
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

The Deal Report: August 26, 2005

by Karen Wilson | Aug 19, 2005
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Taking the temperature of pop culture

Aug 19, 2005
We rate the hottest and coldest in entertainment Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of August 26, 2005

by Liane Bonin, Karen Wilson | Aug 19, 2005
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

EW remembers Barbara Bel Geddes

by Mark Harris | Aug 19, 2005
Here's what the entertainment world will miss most about her Read Article

Forty-plus actors can still be sexy

by Michelle Kung | Aug 19, 2005
Stars like Catherine Keener, 45, and Jane Seymour, 54, look foxier than ever Read Article

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz 1999

Aug 19, 2005
Test your knowledge of the Backstreet Boys, Fabio, and more Read Article

The Most Valuable Players of Summer

by Jeff Jensen | Aug 19, 2005
Paul Giamatti in ''Cinderella Man'' Read Article

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes from August 9 to 15

Aug 18, 2005
Our favorite lines from the week's shows Read Article

TV Review

Rome

by Gillian Flynn | Aug 21, 2005
Roman umpire Gillian Flynn says HBO's new Italian mob drama is best when it's not at war Read Article

Television News

''Rome'' is HBO's hope to reclaim Sunday nights

by Lynette Rice | Aug 19, 2005
The historical epic is one of the most ambitious TV series in history, having spent seven years and $100 million Read Article

What happens when there are no sitcoms to rerun

by Lynette Rice | Aug 19, 2005
With fewer funny shows replaying, the value of shows like ''Friends'' is up Read Article

Top producer vents about minority hires

Aug 19, 2005
Warren Bell of ''According to Jim'' makes an insensitive faux pas in a recent memo Read Article

How ''Prison Break'' set the bar high for fall dramas

by Dan Snierson | Aug 24, 2005
Fox's jailhouse tale delivers one of the season's most captivating and intense storylines Read Article

Reality show ''Survivor'' turns the tables on reality TV

by Dalton Ross | Aug 19, 2005
E! documents the creation of horror film produced and co-written by Rob Cesternino Read Article

Meet the new girls on ''America's Next Top Model''

by Allison Hope Weiner | Aug 24, 2005
EW picks the four contestants most likely to claim the crown Read Article

''Comeback'' character makes us uncomfortable

by Jessica Shaw | Aug 19, 2005
EW breaks down why Lance Barber's Paulie G. is so revolting Read Article

Video News

Mario Van Peebles discusses his directorial debut

by Tom Sinclair | Aug 19, 2005
Actor tells EW about his turn behind the camera in ''New Jack City'' Read Article