Jul 28, 2006

Issue #888

Cover Story

Behind the scenes of ''Miami Vice''

by Daniel Fierman | Jul 21, 2006
No pastels or upturned collars -- this flick is loaded with live ammo, terrorist activity, and natural disasters Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 28, 2006)

Ask the Critic

What's the most overly revealing trailer you've ever seen?

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 21, 2006
Check out this week's Ask the Critic question and post your own Read Article

Book Commentary

The latest in audiobook memoirs

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 21, 2006
See what we thought of books by Lorraine Bracco, Anderson Cooper, Rich Cohen, and more Read Article

Book News

We compare books with the same title

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 21, 2006
''Fortunate Son,'' ''Vanishing Point,'' and ''Dog Days'' may have you doing a double take in stores Read Article

Crime writer Kathy Reich tells us what’s on her mind

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 21, 2006
We check in with the forensic anthropologist who inspired the ‘'Bones’' series Read Article

Book Review

The Messenger

by Tim Stack | Jul 21, 2006

The Reluctant Mr. Darwin

by Wook Kim | Jul 21, 2006

One Last Breath

by Tina Jordan | Jul 26, 2006

Left Bank

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 26, 2006

Afterworks 2

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 21, 2006

DMZ: On the Ground

by Paul Katz | Jul 21, 2006

The Last Quarry

by Bob Cannon | Jul 21, 2006

To Feel Stuff

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 21, 2006

Sacco and Vanzetti Must Die!

by Troy Patterson | Jul 26, 2006

Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 21, 2006

Anne Freaks, Vol. 1

by Jennifer M. Contino | Jul 21, 2006

Cover Story

Behind the scenes of ''Miami Vice''

by Daniel Fierman | Jul 21, 2006
No pastels or upturned collars -- this flick is loaded with live ammo, terrorist activity, and natural disasters Read Article

DVD Review

Electric Edwardians

by Tim Purtell | Jul 11, 2006

Animaniacs, Vol. 1

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 25, 2006

Awesome; I...Shot That!

by Alisa Cohen | Jul 21, 2006

A Canterbury Tale

by Ken Tucker | Jul 21, 2006

The Incredible Hulk: Season One

by Kirven Blount | Jul 25, 2006

Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler

by Tim Purtell | Jul 21, 2006

Electric Edwardians

by Tim Purtell | Jul 21, 2006

Bastards of Young

by Clark Collis | Jul 21, 2006

Tell Me Do You Miss Me: A Film About Luna

by Michael Endelman | Jul 21, 2006

Afro-Punk

by Leah Greenblatt | Jul 21, 2006

Let's Rock Again

by Dalton Ross | Jul 21, 2006

Movie Capsule Review

Gabrielle

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 21, 2006

Heading South

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 21, 2006

You, Me and Dupree

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 21, 2006

The Oh in Ohio

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 21, 2006

Beowulf & Grendel

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 21, 2006

Movie Commentary

Feedback from our readers

Jul 21, 2006
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Movie News

Remaking ''Adventures in Babysitting''

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 21, 2006
Disney plans to put a new spin on the classic '80s film Read Article

The Deal Report: July 28, 2006

by Adam B. Vary | Jul 21, 2006
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Hit-maker Disney decides to make fewer movies

by Joshua Rich | Jul 21, 2006
The studio is stream-lining its operations and cutting jobs Read Article

Warner Bros. to make animated Super Friends movie

by Jeff Jensen | Jul 21, 2006
The Justice League, Superman and Batman will hit the screen together Read Article

Grounded actor Luke Wilson on why actors can’t be ''grounded''

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 21, 2006
The ''My Super Ex-Girlfriend'' star talks about his upcoming plans Read Article

Hugh Jackman shares his lucky charm

Jul 21, 2006
The actor says he has lucky underpants Read Article

Toni Collette compares herself to her ''Little Miss Sunshine'' role

Jul 21, 2006
Toni Collette compares herself to her ''Little Miss Sunshine'' role -- What she and pageant mother Sheryl Hoover have in common Read Article

What happened to Tommy Chong?

by Clark Collis | Jul 21, 2006
The other half of Cheech & Chong talks about getting arrested, ''That '70's Show,'' and legalizing pot Read Article

Movie Review

Lady in the Water

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 2006

Clerks II

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 19, 2006

Monster House

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 2006

The Groomsmen

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 19, 2006

Fanfan la Tulipe

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 19, 2006

Little Man

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 2006

Changing Times

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 2006

Been Rich All My Life

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 19, 2006

Music News

Who's making the dirtiest pop music?

by Michael Endelman | Jul 21, 2006
Sorry Xtina, it looks like The Pussy Cat Dolls have you beat Read Article

Sleepy Brown is so five minutes from now

Jul 21, 2006
Why we think the singer-songwriter is the next big thing Read Article

Music Review

In My Mind

by Josh Tyrangiel | Jul 24, 2006

White Bread Black Beer

by Clark Collis | Jul 21, 2006

Feedback

by Michael Endelman | Jul 21, 2006

The Sufferer & the Witness

by Leah Greenblatt | Jul 24, 2006

And the Glass Handed Kites

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 21, 2006

LeToya

by Raymond Fiore | Jul 21, 2006

The Loon

by Michael Endelman | Jul 21, 2006

Must List

The Must List: July 28 2006

Jul 21, 2006
Ten Things We Love This Week Read Article

News + Notes

Steven Seagal quotes from his movies and his CD

Jul 21, 2006
Are these lines from ''Hard to Kill'' or ''Mojo Priest''? Read Article

Pop Culture Commentary

''Final Destination 3'' features a ''Choose Their Fate!'' extra

by Clark Collis | Jul 21, 2006
DVD viewers can now decide who lives and who dies Read Article

Sound Bites

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

Jul 21, 2006
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

Summer Movies

Summer movies: the winners and the losers

by Dave Karger | Jul 21, 2006
We break down the box office hauls of ''Pirates'', ''M:I-3'', ''Click'', and more Read Article

TV Review

Blade: The Series

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 19, 2006

Blade: The Series

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 21, 2006

Life on Mars

by Jennifer Armstrong | Jul 24, 2006

Television Commentary

Two EW writers debate ''Big Brother: All-Stars''

by Lynette Rice, Dalton Ross | Jul 21, 2006
Is the reality show trashy fun or a borderline re-run? Read Article

Television News

Tom Cruise's ''South Park'' episode nominated for Emmy

by Missy Schwartz | Jul 21, 2006
Show creators entered ''Trapped in the Closet'' but could it win? Read Article

Scott Brown's Hit List for the week of July 28, 2006

by Scott Brown | Jul 21, 2006
The 10 hottest topics of the week Read Article

''Nip/Tuck'' promises to be better this season

by Tim Stack | Jul 21, 2006
Show creator says it will focus on the main characters again Read Article

Celebrity news for the week of July 29, 2006

by Leah Greenblatt, Hannah Tucker | Jul 21, 2006
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

The voice of reason on ''Project Runway''

by Margeaux Watson | Jul 21, 2006
We talk to Tim Gunn about the show, revamping Parsons Fashion program, and his future Read Article

We check out some characters from ''Who Wants to Be a Superhero''

by Marc Bernardin | Jul 21, 2006
The Stan Lee Sci-Fi series offers us superheroes like ''Fat Momma'' and more Read Article

Video Commentary

Warner's new noir box set offers up some classic cool

by Michelle Kung | Jul 21, 2006
We grade ''The Racket'', ''Border Incident'', and others Read Article

The best teen Shakespeare and classic lit movies

by Michael Sauter | Jul 21, 2006
Why you should forget ''She's the Man'' and rent ''Clueless'' Read Article

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of July 28, 2006

by Alynda Wheat | Jul 24, 2006
A day-to-day guide to notable programs* Read Article

''Life on Mars''

by Alynda Wheat

''If I Had You''

by Alynda Wheat

''Flightplan''

by Alynda Wheat

''Shark Week''

by Alynda Wheat