Jan 20, 2006

Issue #859
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Television

''The Book of Daniel'' clones an HBO favorite

by Tim Stack | Jan 13, 2006
Is the new NBC series really just ''Six Feet Under'' with a Bible? Read it

Book Article

''The Da Vinci Code'' is the inevitability of the week

Jan 13, 2006
Inevitability of the Week Read it

A new book about the civil rights movement

by Adam Howard | Jan 13, 2006
We explore Taylor Branch's ''At Canaan's Edge'' Read it

The latest in thrillers

by Gilbert Cruz | Jan 13, 2006
We look at new books by W.E.B. Griffin, Jesse Kellerman, Tim Downs and Dana Stabenow Read it

A website challenges James Frey's memoir

by Gilbert Cruz | Jan 13, 2006
The Smoking Gun turns up the heat on the best-selling author Read it

Book Review

Self-Made Man

by Jennifer Reese | Jan 18, 2006

Company

by Henry Goldblatt | Jan 18, 2006

Men of Salt

by Eric Kohn | Jan 18, 2006

The Pale Horseman

by Adam B. Vary | Jan 18, 2006

The World to Come

by Jessica Shaw | Jan 18, 2006

The Little Balloonist

by Jennifer Reese | Jan 18, 2006

The White Earth

by Daniel Fierman | Jan 18, 2006

The Ruins of California

by Jennifer Reese | Jan 18, 2006

Her Mother's Daughter

by Whitney Pastorek | Jan 18, 2006

Jim and Dave Defeat the Masked Man

by Ken Tucker | Jan 18, 2006

DVD Review

The Constant Gardener

by Michael Endelman | Jan 16, 2006

Junebug

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jan 16, 2006

The Aristocrats

by Michael Endelman | Jan 16, 2006

Saraband

by Edward Karam | Jan 16, 2006

Movie Article

Who'll get nominated? EW's early Oscar calls

by Dave Karger | Jan 13, 2006
Here are the stars, directors, and movies we expect will vie for the 78th annual awards Read it

Your favorite movie villain names? Tell us!

by Erin Richter | Jan 13, 2006
EW takes a look at our favorite baddies Read it

Oscar nods look likely for triple threat George Clooney

by Dave Karger | Jan 14, 2006
The director and writer of ''Good Night, and Good Luck'' and star of ''Syriana'' talks about his good fortune and being provocative Read it

''Ocean's Thirteen'' is the Lucky Number of the Week

Jan 13, 2006
Lucky Number of the Week Read it

Why ''Going in Style'' should be remade

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 13, 2006
We discuss the merits of the comedy featuring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg Read it

What influenced an EW critic's ''sound'' judgment?

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 13, 2006
Check out the latest Ask the Critic question and post your own Read it

Oscars favorite moonlighters

by Dave Karger | Jan 13, 2006
We look at the awards history of actors turned director Read it

Is Jennifer Aniston a movie superstar?

by Josh Rottenberg | Jan 13, 2006
We look at the former ''Friends'' star's recent run of box-office flops Read it

Unsolicited Oscar advice for Jon Stewart

by Gillian Flynn | Jan 13, 2006
We give the ''Daily Show'' host tips for hosting his first Academy Awards Read it

''Virgin'' and more: Our favorite Oscar long shots

Jan 20, 2006
Laura Linney, Ralph Fiennes, and Ron Howard probably won't be on the Academy Awards ballot -- but we're rooting for them anyway! Read it

Movie Review

Match Point

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 11, 2006

BloodRayne

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 11, 2006

Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Impassioned Eye

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 11, 2006

Hoodwinked

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 11, 2006

Fateless

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 11, 2006

Glory Road

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 11, 2006

Grandma's Boy

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 11, 2006

Last Holiday

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 11, 2006

Fun With Dick and Jane

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 13, 2006

Casanova

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 13, 2006

Rumor Has It

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 13, 2006

Cheaper by the Dozen 2

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 13, 2006

The Ringer

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 13, 2006

Hostel

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 13, 2006

The Matador

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 13, 2006

White Countess

by Owen Gleiberman | Jan 13, 2006

Music Article

Download This Special: Songs by The Strokes, Korn, and others

Jan 13, 2006
Trick your seasonal affective disorder with these swell web-handy treats from late 2005 Read it

Talking with Rosanne Cash

by Karen Valby | Jan 13, 2006
The Man in Black's daughter talks about her new album, living in New York and life without her parents Read it

Teddy Geiger's career change

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 13, 2006
The 17-year-old singer-songwriter makes his television debut on CBS' ''Love Monkey'' Read it

EW's holiday CD exchange

Jan 13, 2006
Leah Greenblatt tells you what Christmas gifts to ditch and what to get in return Read it

Music Review

Soul of a Man

by Tom Sinclair | Jan 16, 2006

With Love and Squalor

by Michael Endelman | Jan 16, 2006

Morningwood

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 16, 2006

Every Beat of My Heart

by Ryan Dombal | Jan 16, 2006

Sleepless in Seattle: The Birth of Grunge

by David Browne | Jan 16, 2006

News Article

Letters from our readers

Jan 13, 2006
Check out the readers who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read it

Dalton Ross's Hit List for the week of January 20, 2006

by Dalton Ross | Jan 13, 2006
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read it

The fallout of Howard Stern's move to Sirius

by Michael Endelman | Jan 13, 2006
We grade how David Lee Roth and Adam Corolla will fill Stern's shoes Read it

Who's making deals in the week of January 20, 2006

by Henry Goldblatt | Jan 13, 2006
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read it

The latest in style trends

by Missy Schwartz, Clarissa Cruz | Jan 13, 2006
Our critics list why private dancers, black leather, and three other things are suddenly showing up everywhere Read it

Celebrity news for the week of January 20, 2006

by Tim Stack | Jan 13, 2006
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read it

Sound Bites

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

Jan 13, 2006
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read it

TV Article

The surprise hit of ''My Name is Earl''

by Lynette Rice | Jan 13, 2006
NBC is banking on quirky comedy to bring good karma back to its Thursday night lineup Read it

The ''Arrested Development'' Death-O-Meter

by Dan Snierson | Jan 13, 2006
We track the chances of the Fox sitcom's revival Read it

The latest ''Lost'' conspiracy theory

by Jeff Jensen | Jan 13, 2006
Jeff Jensen gives his take on the mystery behind the ABC drama Read it

Margeaux Watson's Hot Mess of the Week

by Margeaux Watson | Jan 13, 2006
We take aim at Star Jone's recently released tell-all book Read it

Simon Cowell is the reality pitch of the week

Jan 13, 2006
Reality Pitch of the Week Read it

Spotlight on Julie Bowen

by Jennifer Armstrong | Jan 13, 2006
The ''Boston Legal'' beauty talks about her upcoming appearance on ''Lost'' Read it

''Lost''

JANUARY 18 Read it

TV Review

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by Gillian Flynn | Jan 13, 2006

The Must List

The Must List: January 20, 2006

Jan 14, 2006
Bueller...Bueller...and 9 other things we love this week Read it

The Pop of King

Stephen King ponders ''Lost,'' ''Mars'' conundrums

by Stephen King | Feb 01, 2007
Some pop-culture questions are simply unanswerable -- but let's ask them anyway Read it

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of JANUARY 16

by Alynda Wheat | Jan 16, 2006
A day-to-day guide to notable programs.* Read it