Dec 09, 2005

Issue #853

Cover Story

Jake and Heath on their daring movie romance

by Christine Spines | Jul 26, 2007
The stars of ''Brokeback Mountain'' talk candidly about preparing for their risky roles as gay cowboys Read Article
Magazine Cover (Dec 09, 2005)

Listen2This

EW reviews three film noir classics

by Edward Karam | Dec 02, 2005
We give grades to ''Kiss of Death,'' ''Where the Sidewalk Ends,'' and ''The Dark Corner'' Read Article

Ask the Critic

Performers who have overcome their looks to become stars

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 03, 2005
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book Commentary

EW looks at the latest in science fiction books

by Ted Rose | Dec 02, 2005
We give grades to ''Coyote Frontier,'' ''Learning the World,'' and two others Read Article

Elizabeth Kosotova on the book you have to read

Dec 02, 2005
The ''Historian'' author is nuts about Wilkie Collins' ''The Moonstone'' Read Article

Book Review

S Is for Silence

by Mark Harris | Dec 07, 2005

Queens Reigns Supreme

by Raymond Fiore | Dec 07, 2005

The Man Who Knew Too Much

by Adam B. Vary | Dec 02, 2005

The Time In Between

by Jennifer Reese | Dec 07, 2005

The Whale Caller

by Jennifer Reese | Dec 07, 2005

The Cat Dancers

by Gilbert Cruz | Dec 07, 2005

The Autobiography of Donovan

by David Browne | Dec 07, 2005

The Power of Movies

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 07, 2005

The Constant Princess

by Jessica Feder | Dec 07, 2005

Consider the Lobster

by Jennifer Reese | Mar 14, 2008

Billie Morgan

by Mandi Bierly | Dec 07, 2005

Cover Story

Jake and Heath on their daring movie romance

by Christine Spines | Jul 26, 2007
The stars of ''Brokeback Mountain'' talk candidly about preparing for their risky roles as gay cowboys Read Article

DVD Commentary

EW reviews two Disney animation tributes

by Steve Daly | Dec 02, 2005
We give grades to ''Celebrated Shorts 1920s-1960s'' and ''The Chronological Donald'' Read Article

DVD Review

Jersey Boys

by David Browne | Dec 02, 2005

Cinderella Man

by Jeff Labrecque | Dec 06, 2005

Fantastic Four

by Ty Burr | Dec 06, 2005

Shoot the Piano Player

by Gregory Kirschling | Dec 06, 2005

The Dukes of Hazzard

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Dec 06, 2005

Fear Chamber

by Ty Burr | Dec 06, 2005

Download This

Download This: Songs by Queens of the Stone Age, and others

by Ryan Dombal | Dec 02, 2005
The best new songs you'll find on the Web, for the week of Dec. 2 Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Just Friends

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 02, 2005

Rent

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 02, 2005

Syriana

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 02, 2005

Yours, Mine & Ours

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 02, 2005

The Ice Harvest

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 02, 2005

Movie News

Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal put their careers on the line

by Christine Spines | Dec 02, 2005
The young actors play cowboys in love in ''Brokeback Mountain'' Read Article

The season's Gay films

by Nicholas Fonseca | Dec 02, 2005
We run down this year's holiday movies about same-sex relationships Read Article

Felicity Huffman on why she is exploring her masculine side

by Karen Valby | Dec 06, 2005
The ''Desperate Housewives'' actress takes a detour from Wisteria Lane to play a transgender woman in ''Transamerica'' Read Article

Spotlight on Alexander Siddig

by Neil Drumming | Dec 02, 2005
The former ''Star Trek'' star is branching out with his role in ''Syriana'' Read Article

The Oscar hopes of smaller films

by Dave Karger | Dec 02, 2005
EW looks at whether ''The Squid and the Whale,'' ''Brokeback Mountain,'' and others can grab the Academy's attention Read Article

Why blockbusters are breaking the bank

by Joshua Rich | Dec 02, 2005
We look at why ''King Kong'' isn't the only movie with a supersized budget Read Article

The stylish marketing of ''Memoirs of a Geisha''

by Missy Schwartz | Dec 02, 2005
We look at how Columbia is luring audiences to its Asian epic Read Article

The timeline goof of ''Rent''

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 02, 2005
We look at how the Christopher Columbus musical mixed up its years Read Article

EW Remembers Pat Morita

by Mandi Bierly | Dec 02, 2005
Here's what the entertainment world will miss most about him Read Article

Movie Review

Brokeback Mountain

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 30, 2005

Down to the Bone

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 30, 2005

In the Mix

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 30, 2005

39 Pounds of Love

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 30, 2005

Classe Tous Risques

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 30, 2005

First Descent

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 30, 2005

The Kid & I

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 30, 2005

Transamerica

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 30, 2005

Music Commentary

EW looks at the latest in online music videos

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 02, 2005
We give grades to new clips from Franz Ferdinand, Beck, the Strokes, and two others Read Article

Music News

What ever happened to the Traveling Wilburys?

by Michael Endelman | Dec 02, 2005
EW looks at the mysterious disappearance of the boomer-rock supergroup Read Article

Why Britney's new album went unnoticed

by Michael Endelman | Dec 02, 2005
EW looks at why the new mom's remix album bombed on the Billboard charts Read Article

How Keith Urban became a star

by Chris Willman | Dec 02, 2005
EW examines the meteoric rise of country music's Entertainer of the Year Read Article

Music Review

A Little More Personal (Raw)

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 05, 2005

Weekend on the Rocks

by Leah Greenblatt | Dec 05, 2005

Coming On Strong

by Michael Endelman | Dec 05, 2005

The Great Divide

by Michael Endelman | Dec 05, 2005

Tha Carter II

by Ryan Dombal | Dec 05, 2005

Just as I Am

by Michael Endelman | Dec 05, 2005

Singles

by Will Hermes | Dec 05, 2005

Oh You're So Silent Jens

by Ryan Dombal | Dec 05, 2005

American Primitive Vol. II

by Michael Endelman | Dec 05, 2005

Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino

by Raymond Fiore | Dec 05, 2005

Must List

The Must List: December 9, 2005

Dec 03, 2005
Fairy tales, puffy shirts, and 8 other things we love this week Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

Letters from our readers

Dec 02, 2005
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Pop Culture News

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of December 9, 2005

by Dalton Ross | Dec 02, 2005
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of December 9, 2005

by Tim Stack | Dec 02, 2005
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Who's making deals in the week of December 9, 2005

by Michelle Kung | Dec 02, 2005
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

A snapshot of celebrity offspring

by Gilbert Cruz | Dec 02, 2005
EW introduces you to some new faces with very familiar names Read Article

The cancellation of ''Alias''

by Dan Snierson | Dec 02, 2005
We examine why ABC pulled the plug on the spy drama Read Article

Taking the temperature of pop culture

Dec 02, 2005
We rate the hottest and coldest in entertainment Read Article

Sound Bites

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

Dec 02, 2005
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

Stage News

Spotlight on Mamie Gummer

by Michelle Kung | Dec 02, 2005
EW introduces you to the star of ''Mr. Marmalade'' Read Article

Stage Review

The Color Purple

by Scott Brown | Dec 02, 2005

The Woman in White

by Chris Willman | Dec 02, 2005

Seascape

by Scott Brown | Dec 02, 2005

Souvenir

by Thom Geier | Dec 02, 2005

Sweeney Todd

by Scott Brown | Dec 02, 2005

Abigail's Party

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 02, 2005

Mr. Marmalade

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Dec 02, 2005

Miss Witherspoon

by Andrew Clevenger | Dec 02, 2005

TV Review

Nip/Tuck

by Gillian Flynn | Dec 02, 2005
TV's most over-the-top show is flailing in its third season. Has Nip/Tuck finally gone too far? Read Article

Television News

Why TV is suddenly nuts about death

by Tim Stack, Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 02, 2005
We examine recent killings on ''Las Vegas,'' ''Desperate Housewives,'' and others Read Article

The resurrection of Rod Lurie

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 02, 2005
ABC rehires the ex-producer of ''Commander In Chief'' Read Article

The season's 10 breakout TV stars

by Alynda Wheat | Dec 02, 2005
Neil Patrick Harris leads the pack of actors who can steal a whole episode with just a few lines Read Article

A look at season 2 of ''Project Runway''

by Clarissa Cruz | Dec 02, 2005
Bravo's new stitchers think they have talent beyond measure. But will they master intelligent design...or barely get a Klum? Read Article

The emergence of Justin Baldoni

by Jennifer Armstrong | Dec 02, 2005
EW's Jennifer Armstrong sits down with the new ''Everwood'' cast member Read Article

The Pop of King

Stephen King on his picks for best music of 2005

by Stephen King | Feb 01, 2007
The Pop of King offers up his favorite tunes from the past year Read Article

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of DECEMBER 5

by Alynda Wheat | Dec 05, 2005
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read Article


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