Jul 14, 2006

Issue #886
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Ask the Critic

Has a movie ever seemed D.O.A., then won you over?

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 11, 2006
Check out this week's Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book News

Who will die in the last ''Harry Potter'' book?

by Missy Schwartz | Jul 07, 2006
At least two characters are set to be snuffed out Read Article

Book Review

Talk Talk

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 12, 2006

Feeding the Monster

by Daniel Fierman | Jul 07, 2006

Kiffe Kiffe Tomorrow

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 07, 2006

History Lesson for Girls

by Missy Schwartz | Jul 07, 2006

Catch a Wave

by Chris Willman | Jul 12, 2006

The Dead Hour

by Adam B. Vary | Jul 07, 2006

Winkie

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 12, 2006

My Dirty Little Book of Stolen Time

by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh | Jul 07, 2006

Belle de Jour

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jul 07, 2006

Espresso Tales

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 07, 2006

54

by Ben Spier | Jul 07, 2006

Break No Bones

by Will Boisvert | Jul 07, 2006

Dark Gold

by Adam B. Vary | Jul 07, 2006

Wicked Break

by Will Boisvert | Jul 07, 2006

DVD Commentary

Bill Maher's ''New Rules'' vs. Dennis Miller's ''All In''

by Chris Willman | Jul 07, 2006
We compare the political comedians' DVDs Read Article

DVD Review

The Ellen Show: The Complete Series

by Ken Tucker | Jul 11, 2006

Weeds: Season 1

by Timothy Gunatilaka | Jul 11, 2006

Tsotsi

by Alisa Cohen | Jul 07, 2006

Basic Instinct 2

by Cemile Kavountzis | Jul 11, 2006

Class Trip

by Kirven Blount | Jul 07, 2006

Exclusive Book Excerpt

Inside the making of ''Lady in the Water''

How writer-director M. Night Shyamalan lost a studio and found a leading man: An excerpt from ''The Man Who Heard Voices'' by Michael Bamberger Read Article

Kids' Corner

What's new in children's TV, DVDs, and books

Jul 07, 2006
We review ''The Backyardigans'', ''Family Affair'', and ''Pirateology'' Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Only Human

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 07, 2006

Strangers With Candy

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 07, 2006

The Hidden Blade

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 07, 2006

Superman Returns

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 07, 2006

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 07, 2006

The Devil Wears Prada

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 07, 2006

Movie Commentary

Should you head to the multiplex or just hit the books?

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 07, 2006
We give our take on ''The Devil Wears Prada'' and ''A Scanner Darkly'' Read Article

Feedback from our readers

Jul 07, 2006
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie News

The rough seas of the upcoming ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' films

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 07, 2006
Will the sequels of the Johnny Depp helmed movies be as successful as the first? Read Article

A first look at this winter's ''Rocky Balboa''

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 07, 2006
A first look at this winter's ''Rocky Balboa'' -- Stallone's pugilist gets back in the ring for a sixth time. Read Article

The Deal Report: July 14, 2006

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 07, 2006
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Superman's fashions over the years

by Jeff Jensen, Tim Stack | Jul 07, 2006
We track the hero's wardrobe changes Read Article

Alice Braga is so five minutes from now

Jul 07, 2006
Why we think the Brazilian actress could be the next big thing Read Article

Wanda Sykes on ''Barnyard'', ''The New Adventures of Old Christine'', and more

by Josh Wolk | Jul 07, 2006
The ''My Super Ex-Girlfriend'' actress tells us she needs a vacation Read Article

Movie Review

A Scanner Darkly

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 05, 2006

The Road To Guantanamo

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 05, 2006

Waist Deep

by Gregory Kirschling | Jul 05, 2006

Wassup Rockers

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 05, 2006

Who Killed the Electric Car?

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 05, 2006

Click

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 05, 2006

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 05, 2006

The Great New Wonderful

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 05, 2006

Music Commentary

The high concept concerts of summer 2006

by Beth Johnson | Jul 07, 2006
We judge the latest shows by Rufus Wainwright, Jay-Z, and Roger Waters Read Article

Should you buy The Jesus and Mary Chain reissues?

by Corey Seymour | Jul 07, 2006
We tell you whether the five enhanced albums are worth it Read Article

Music News

Top record labels are accused of bribing radio stations

by Vanessa Juarez | Jul 07, 2006
The New York State attorney general investigates unsavory gift-giving practices Read Article

Scott Brown's Hit List for the week of July 14, 2006

by Scott Brown | Jul 07, 2006
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

Check out who's on the ''Snakes on a Plane'' soundtrack

by Tim Stack | Jul 07, 2006
The album will feature tracks from AFI, Cee-Lo and more Read Article

Five things you don’t know about AFI

by Leah Greenblatt | Jul 07, 2006
What the band’s name means and more Read Article

Music Review

The Complete 1957 Riverside Recordings

by Larry Blumenfeld | Jul 07, 2006

House on Hill

by Larry Blumenfeld | Jul 07, 2006

Focus

by Larry Blumenfeld | Jul 07, 2006

The Eraser

by Greg Kot | Jul 10, 2006

Phish Live in Brooklyn

by Will Hermes | Jul 10, 2006

The Silver Lining

by Ryan Dombal | Jul 07, 2006

The Avalanche

by Michael Endelman | Jul 10, 2006

Impeach My Bush

by Tom Sinclair | Jul 07, 2006

A Ballad For Many

by Larry Blumenfeld | Jul 07, 2006

Happy New Year

by Will Hermes | Jul 07, 2006

Blue Collar

by Michael Endelman | Jul 07, 2006

Black Holes and Revelations

by Will Hermes | Jul 07, 2006

Must List

The Must List: July 14, 2006

Jul 07, 2006
Ten Things We Love This Week Read Article

Sound Bites

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

Jul 07, 2006
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

TV Review

Chappelle's Show

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 07, 2006
Chappelle's Show has its last hurrah with three funny—but not quite hilarious—episodes. Read Article

Psych

by Ken Tucker | Jul 07, 2006
USA's detective drama Psych is a vision of annoying TV clichés Read Article

Television Commentary

The best repeats on summer TV

by Jennifer Armstrong | Jul 07, 2006
Why you should watch old ''Gilmore Girls'' and others over new shows Read Article

Is Gordon Ramsay nicer on his BBC show?

by Michael Endelman | Jul 07, 2006
We compare ''Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares'' to ''Hell's Kitchen'' Read Article

Television News

Saying goodbye to Aaron Spelling

by Ken Tucker | Jul 07, 2006
A look back at the dynamic career of the TV industry's most underrated talent Read Article

Our pop culture quiz goes on the air

by Rick Tetzeli | Jul 07, 2006
Do you have what it takes to keep up with these entertainment nuts? Read Article

The success of ''The Closer''

Jul 07, 2006
We give you the numbers behind the show's success Read Article

Recent catfights make ''The View'' more interesting

by Tim Stack | Jul 07, 2006
Star Jones Reynolds is fired and new drama continues to unfold Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of July 14, 2006

by Leah Greenblatt | Jul 07, 2006
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Denis Leary defends his dramedy ''Rescue Me''

by Clark Collis | Jul 07, 2006
The actor says it's better to have a dark sense of humor than be likeable Read Article

Rev Run looks back to 1984

Jul 07, 2006
What he says he was like in the early days of Run-DMC Read Article

The Pop of King

Stephen King on Britney Spears

by Stephen King | Feb 01, 2007
The pop of king looks at the recent appearance of the popstar on ''Dateline'' Read Article


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