Nov 25, 2005

Issue #851

Cover Story

''Walk the Line'': Joaquin and Reese on their risky duet

by Chris Willman | Nov 18, 2005
The stars talk about reviving the harmony of Johnny and June Carter Cash -- including singing the songs themselves Read Article
Magazine Cover (Nov 25, 2005)

Listen2This

EW reviews three hurricane relief albums

by Leah Greenblatt | Nov 18, 2005
We give grades to a trio of Katrina benefit releases Read Article

EW reveals the best British indie bands

by Leah Greenblatt | Nov 18, 2005
We tell you why the Arctic Monkeys, the Rakes, and four others are on the verge Read Article

EW reviews two new hip-hop albums

by Raymond Fiore | Nov 18, 2005
We give grades to the ''In the Mix Soundtack'' and ''Big Boi Presents...Got Purp Vol. 2'' Read Article

Ask the Critic

Performers who could be a major movie star

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 19, 2005
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book News

The photos of Stanley Kubrick

by Gilbert Cruz | Nov 18, 2005
Formerly hidden shots from the acclaimed director are now out in a new book Read Article

Book Review

The Trouble With Poetry

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

The Singing and Dancing Daughters of God

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 23, 2005

Monologue of a Dog

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

A Private Hotel for Gentle Ladies

by Tina Jordan | Nov 23, 2005

Winsor McCay

by Steve Daly | Nov 23, 2005

Bronze

by Hannah Tucker | Nov 23, 2005

The Remedy

by Leah Greenblatt | Nov 23, 2005

Where Shall I Wander

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

Auguries of Innocence

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

Billy Collins Live

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

Natural History

by Thom Geier | Nov 23, 2005

Cover Story

''Walk the Line'': Joaquin and Reese on their risky duet

by Chris Willman | Nov 18, 2005
The stars talk about reviving the harmony of Johnny and June Carter Cash -- including singing the songs themselves Read Article

DVD Commentary

Non-traditional sports movies take over

Nov 18, 2005
''Best In Show,'' ''Bring It On,'' and ''Searching for Bobby Fischer'' are some of the films that captivate us Read Article

The best sports documentaries on DVD

Nov 18, 2005
''Murderball'' and ''Hoop Dreams'' are only some of our choices Read Article

DVD News

Behold EW's top 30 sports movies on DVD

Nov 21, 2006
See the DVDs that made our countdown -- including ''Bend It Like Beckham,'' ''Caddyshack,'' and ''Rocky'' Read Article

DVD Review

King Kong

by Steve Daly | Nov 22, 2005

War of the Worlds

by Dalton Ross | Nov 22, 2005

The Polar Express

by Ty Burr | Nov 22, 2005

Seinfeld: Seasons 5 & 6

by Jeff Labrecque | Nov 22, 2005

Ran

by Edward Karam | Nov 18, 2005

Scarlet Street

by Tim Purtell | Nov 18, 2005

The Beat That My Heart Skipped

by Kirven Blount | Nov 22, 2005

Download This

Download This: Songs by Lindsay Lohan, and others

by Ryan Dombal | Nov 18, 2005
The best new songs you'll find on the Web, for the week of Nov. 18 Read Article

EW.com Poll

Sports movies we need on DVD

Nov 18, 2005
''Oxford Blues'' and ''This Sporting Life'' are just some of the films we are dyin' for Read Article

Loser of the Week

Movie Capsule Review

Bee Season

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 18, 2005

Derailed

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 18, 2005

The Dying Gaul

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 18, 2005

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 18, 2005

Pride & Prejudice

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 18, 2005

Sarah Silverman: Jesus is Magic

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 18, 2005

Zathura

by Scott Brown | Nov 18, 2005

Movie News

Spotlight on Kevin Willmott

by Paul Katz | Nov 18, 2005
EW talks with the ''Confederate States of America'' director about his new film Read Article

We rate Oscar's Best Original Song contenders

by Dave Karger | Nov 18, 2005
EW's Dave Karger predicts what songs will make the Academy cut Read Article

A new crop of movie promos bends the truth

by Paul Katz | Nov 18, 2005
We look at the unique marketing campaigns for ''Cinderella Man,'' ''Rent,'' and others Read Article

How we'd make a movie out of ''Fast Food Nation''

by Gilbert Cruz | Nov 18, 2005
EW's Gilbert Cruz reveals how he'd handle the big-screen translation of quirky novels Read Article

Telling the story of Johnny and June Carter Cash

by Chris Willman | Nov 18, 2005
In ''Walk the Line,'' Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon revive the harmony of the songbird legends Read Article

Movie Review

Breakfast on Pluto

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 2005

C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 2005

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 2005

Pulse

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 2005

Walk the Line

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 16, 2005

Ellie Parker

by Scott Brown | Nov 16, 2005

Music Capsule Review

Rewind 4!

by Raymond Fiore | Nov 21, 2005

Thanksgiving Day

by Marc Weingarten | Nov 21, 2005

Love Songs of the Hanging Gardens

by Raymond Fiore | Nov 21, 2005

Music News

The Many Lives of Billy Joel

by Tom Sinclair | Nov 18, 2005
With a fresh boxed set in stores, the singer looks back over a turbulent career and ponders his future Read Article

The fightin' side of Merle Haggard

by Chris Willman | Nov 18, 2005
The country legend gets political with his new album ''Chicago Wind'' Read Article

EW previews Outkast's upcoming musical

by Missy Schwartz | Nov 18, 2005
We go on the set of the hip-hop duo's 2006 film ''Idlewind'' Read Article

Music Review

Hypnotize

by Tom Sinclair | Nov 21, 2005

Try! John Mayer Trio Live in Concert

by Beth Johnson | Nov 21, 2005

Rarities: 1971-2003

by David Browne | Nov 21, 2005

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

by Rob Brunner | Nov 21, 2005

Amarantine

by David Browne | Nov 21, 2005

What the Game's Been Missing!

by Ryan Dombal | Nov 21, 2005

Full of Light, Full of Fire

by David Browne | Nov 21, 2005

Must List

The Must List: November 25, 2005

Nov 18, 2005
Two Stripes, one Bright, and 8 other things we love this week Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Letters from our readers

Nov 18, 2005
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Pop Culture News

Taking the temperature of pop culture

Nov 18, 2005
We rate the hottest and coldest in entertainment Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of November 25, 2005

by Michelle Kung | Nov 18, 2005
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of November 25, 2005

by Dalton Ross | Nov 18, 2005
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of November 25, 2005

by Tim Stack | Nov 18, 2005
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Why celebrities are suddenly into candles

by Nicholas Fonseca | Nov 18, 2005
We look at why the stars are shelling out for soy-based scents Read Article

The misguided style of VH1's ''But Can They Sing''

by Tim Stack | Nov 18, 2005
We tell you why some contestants might be dressing with their eyes shut Read Article

The Great American Pop Culture Quiz: 2002

Nov 18, 2005
Test your knowledge of the year that brought us Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones and Lance Bass in space ... almost Read Article

Kevin Costner knows sports

by Mandi Bierly | Nov 18, 2005
Director Ron Shelton tells us about the actor's love of sports Read Article

Shaw Report

Sports movies past their prime

by Ty Burr | Nov 18, 2005
We tell you why ''Chariots of Fire,'' ''The Natural,'' and ''Jerry Maguire'' aren't as good the second time around Read Article

The best boxing films on DVD

by Peter Bonventre | Nov 18, 2005
We choose the most convincing pugilistic performances Read Article

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes: Pick this week's best

Nov 18, 2005
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

TV Review

The Poseidon Adventure

by Gillian Flynn | Nov 18, 2005

NCIS

by Gillian Flynn | Nov 22, 2005

Television News

The ratings surge of UPN's ''Girlfriends''

by Tim Stack | Nov 18, 2005
EW looks at how the Monday night sitcom is seducing new viewers Read Article

The breakout success of Roger Bart

by Dave Karger | Nov 18, 2005
The ''Desperate Housewives'' star talks about how he handles newfound stardom Read Article

We say goodbye to ''Arrested Development''

by Dan Snierson | Nov 18, 2005
EW looks back on the three seasons of the critically acclaimed Fox comedy Read Article

Why ''7th Heaven'' was cancelled

by Lynette Rice | Nov 18, 2005
We look at what led the WB to drop the long-running family drama from its schedule Read Article

We go inside David Lieberman's kitchen

by Clarissa Cruz | Nov 18, 2005
EW talks with the host of the Food Network's ''Eat This'' Read Article

Adam Corolla's home renovation

by Lynette Rice | Nov 18, 2005
The ex-''Man Show'' host tells us how he prepared for his TLC construction show Read Article

TV ratings: Fall's winners and losers

by Jennifer Armstrong | Nov 22, 2005
Here's a day-by-day look at the season's successes (a resurrected ''Smallville'') and failures (Martha's ''Apprentice'') Read Article

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of NOVEMBER 21

by Alynda Wheat, Dalton Ross | Nov 21, 2005
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article