Nov 10, 2006

Issue #906

Cover Story

''Heroes'': On set of the hit that's saving the TV season

by Jeff Jensen | Nov 03, 2006
NBC took a gamble on a turbocharged series about ordinary humans with extraordinary powers. Now, with more than 14 million viewers, it may rescue the network Read Article
Magazine Cover (Nov 10, 2006)

Ask the Critic

Do you tire of Hollywood's liberal bent?

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 02, 2006
Check out today's Ask the Critic question, then post your own Read Article

Book News

Gore Vidal's new memoirs

by Benjamin Svetkey | Nov 03, 2006
The prolific author chats with EW about ''Point to Point Navigation'' Read Article

Book Review

Red, White, and Drunk All Over

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Ambitious Brew

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Since Then

by Paul Katz | Nov 03, 2006

Wrestling With Gravy

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Talking With My Mouth Full

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

The World in My Kitchen

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

The United States of Arugula

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Born in Death

by Adam B. Vary | Nov 03, 2006

The View From Castle Rock

by Nicholas Fonseca | Nov 08, 2006

Point to Point Navigation

by Troy Patterson | Nov 08, 2006

The American Plague

by Gilbert Cruz | Nov 03, 2006

A Hedonist In the Cellar

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

The Godfather's Revenge

by Tina Jordan | Nov 08, 2006

Millersburg

by Tanner Stransky | Nov 03, 2006

Measuring the World

by Wook Kim | Nov 03, 2006

Climbing the Mango Trees

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Death by Pad Thai

by Jennifer Reese | Nov 03, 2006

Wild Fire

by Will Boisvert | Nov 03, 2006

Grave Surprise

by Jennifer Armstrong | Nov 03, 2006

Seeking Whom He May Devour

by Adam B. Vary | Nov 03, 2006

Cover Story

''Heroes'': On set of the hit that's saving the TV season

by Jeff Jensen | Nov 03, 2006
NBC took a gamble on a turbocharged series about ordinary humans with extraordinary powers. Now, with more than 14 million viewers, it may rescue the network Read Article

DVD Commentary

The Genius of Johnny Carson

by Jeff Labrecque | Nov 03, 2006
Two new DVDs reveal the late-night host's comic gifts Read Article

DVD Review

The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 03, 2006

The Gay Divorcee

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 03, 2006

Flying Down to Rio

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 03, 2006

Wordplay

by Tina Jordan | Nov 07, 2006

Cinema Paradiso: Collector's Edition

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Nov 03, 2006

Inside the Actors Studio: Icons

by Kirven Blount | Nov 03, 2006

Melrose Place: The Complete First Season

by Kristen Baldwin | Dec 27, 2006

Roberta

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 03, 2006

Carefree

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 03, 2006

Movie Capsule Review

Catch a Fire

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 03, 2006

Death of a President

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 03, 2006

Requiem

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 03, 2006

Shut Up & Sing

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 03, 2006

Babel

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Nov 03, 2006

Movie Commentary

The latest in movie trailers

by Marc Bernardin | Nov 03, 2006
See what we thought of ''300,'' ''The Good German,'' ''Smokin' Aces,'' and ''Notes on a Scandal'' Read Article

Feedback from our readers

Nov 03, 2006
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Scott Brown's Hit List

by Scott Brown | Nov 03, 2006
The 10 hottest topics for the week of November 10, 2006 Read Article

Movie News

Scene-Stealer: Jill Clayburgh

Nov 03, 2006
The actress returns to form in ''Running With Scissors'' Read Article

Can online hype lead to box-office bucks?

by Whitney Pastorek | Nov 03, 2006
Borat's movie success depends on his internet celebrity Read Article

Fox lands Sacha Baron Cohen's next project

by Michelle Kung | Nov 03, 2006
The studio paid big bucks for the rights to ''Bruno'' Read Article

Are audiences still interested in ''Hannibal''?

by Gilbert Cruz | Nov 03, 2006
The movie sequel and paperback are both due soon Read Article

''The Good German'' vs. ''The Good Shepherd''

by Michelle Kung | Nov 03, 2006
Here's how to tell the two upcoming films apart Read Article

The Deal Report: November 10, 2006

by Adam B. Vary | Nov 03, 2006
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Celebrity News for the week of November 10, 2006

by Hannah Tucker | Nov 03, 2006
Brief updates on births, divorces, court dates, and more Read Article

Movie Review

Volver

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 01, 2006

Flushed Away

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 01, 2006

The Bridge

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 01, 2006

Wondrous Oblivion

by Gregory Kirschling | Nov 01, 2006

20 Centimeters

by Scott Brown | Nov 01, 2006

Saw III

by Owen Gleiberman | Nov 01, 2006

Music Commentary

The latest in parody music videos

by Whitney Pastorek | Dec 27, 2006
Beyonce and Chamillionaire are some recent casualties Read Article

Music News

Spotlight: John Legend

by Margeaux Watson | Nov 03, 2006
The soul singer talks about his new album Read Article

My Favorite Scene: Brad Paisley

Nov 03, 2006
The country star talks about filming a music video with his wife Read Article

Design Beck's album cover

by Dan Snierson | Nov 03, 2006
Heather Graham and Jason Lee decorate the cover ''The Information'' Read Article

Music Review

Stranger Than Fiction

by Michael Endelman | Nov 03, 2006

Marie Antoinette

by Michael Endelman | Nov 03, 2006

Love, Pain, & the Whole Crazy Thing

by Jody Rosen | Nov 06, 2006

My Friends & Me

by Larry Blumenfeld | Nov 03, 2006

Enjoy the Ride

by Jody Rosen | Nov 03, 2006

Playing With Fire

by Chris Willman | Nov 06, 2006

Endless Wire

by Chris Willman | Nov 06, 2006

Happy Feet

by Clark Collis | Nov 03, 2006

Now That's What I Call Music! 23

by Clark Collis | Nov 03, 2006

The Great Burrito Extortion Case

by Gary Susman | Nov 03, 2006

Danava

by Leah Greenblatt | Nov 03, 2006

Awake

by Jody Rosen | Nov 03, 2006

Skin and Bones

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Nov 03, 2006

The Road to Escondido

by Clark Collis | Nov 03, 2006

Must List

The Must List: November 10, 2006

Nov 03, 2006
Ten Things We Love This Week Read Article

News + Notes

Tom Cruise is planning a comeback

by Tim Stack | Nov 03, 2006
The ''Mission: Impossible'' star has three film projects in the works Read Article

Pop Culture News

Penelope Cruz's return to greatness

by Missy Schwartz | Nov 03, 2006
The actress gives a knockout performance in Almodovar's ''Volver'' Read Article

Sound Bites

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

Nov 03, 2006
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

TV Review

Brothers & Sisters

by Henry Goldblatt | Dec 27, 2006

Desperate Housewives

by Henry Goldblatt | Dec 27, 2006

Television Commentary

Audiences bring back TV's old favorites

by Jennifer Armstrong | Nov 03, 2006
How ''ER,'' ''Law & Order,'' and ''Smallville'' went from old to new again Read Article

Television News

5 Things You Should Know About Sara Ramirez

by Vanessa Juarez | Nov 03, 2006
Meet the woman in scrubs on ''Grey's Anatomy'' Read Article

The EW Pop Culture Personality Test: Bob Saget

by Mandi Bierly | Nov 03, 2006
The host of ''1 vs. 100'' says his favorite ''Angel'' is Cheryl Ladd Read Article

Life after death for the man behind ''Lost'''s Mr. Eko

by Jennifer Armstrong | Nov 03, 2006
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje leaves behind the show's lush Hawaiian set to pursue a dream: telling his life story on the big screen Read Article

An open letter to ''The Daily Show With Jon Stewart''

by Whitney Pastorek | Nov 03, 2006
We plead with Comedy Central to make the Jon Stewart program better Read Article

The CW gets overlooked

by Lynette Rice | Nov 03, 2006
The young network is floundering in the ratings Read Article

EW Cancellation Watch

by Dan Snierson | Nov 03, 2006
The end might be near for ''Studio 60'' Read Article

Bob Saget: His extended Personality Test

by Mandi Bierly | Nov 03, 2006
Here's what the ''1 vs. 100'' host said about YouTube, grocery shopping, and that annoying dog from ''Full House'' Read Article

What to Watch

What to Watch for week of November 6-12, 2006

by Alynda Wheat | Nov 06, 2006
A day-to-day guide to notable programs* Read Article

''The F Word''

by Alynda Wheat

''Underfunded''

by Alynda Wheat

''Wonderfalls''

by Alynda Wheat

''MXC''

by Alynda Wheat

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