Jul 13, 2007

Issue #943

Cover Story

How ''Transformers'' toys with Hollywood

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 06, 2007
Why some think Michael Bay's megahit represents the future of the blockbuster -- and some are afraid they're right Read Article
Magazine Cover (Jul 13, 2007)

Feedback

Feedback from our readers

Jul 06, 2007
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Lindsay Soll | Jul 06, 2007
Celebrity news for the week of July 13, 2007 Read Article

Spotlight

Don Cheadle talks to us about ''Talk to Me''

by Neil Drumming | Jul 10, 2007
The Oscar nominee Don Cheadle gets outrageous as a shock jock in his new film -- and channels outrage about Darfur into positive action Read Article

Catching up with Werner Herzog

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 06, 2007
The legendary German director talks to us on the eve of the release of his new film, ''Rescue Dawn'' Read Article

Who I was then: Erik Estrada

Jul 06, 2007
In honor of ''CHiPs''' DVD release, the Latino icon revisits his 1977-83 police series Read Article

The Progeny: Spencer Grammer

Jul 06, 2007
All you need to know about Kelsey Grammer's daughter Read Article

The Making of Kelly Rowland

by Margeaux Watson | Jul 06, 2007
The 26-year-old Atlanta native found inspiration in Miami's nightlife, Sade's sultry tunes, and the pop trio that made her a star Read Article

Don Cheadle's Must List

by Neil Drumming | Jul 06, 2007
The Oscar nominee tells us why he's into Corinne Bailey Rae, drumming, and golf Read Article

Ask the Movie Critic

What is on-screen chemistry?

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 06, 2007
Check out this week's Ask the Critic question, then post your own Read Article

Book Commentary

Ken Tucker on ''If I Did It''

by Ken Tucker | Jul 06, 2007
O.J. Simpson's controversial tome certainly isn't worth a read Read Article

Book News

Joyce Carol Oates gets personal

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 09, 2007
The stunningly prolific author celebrates a beloved grandmother in ''The Gravedigger's Daughter'' Read Article

Five must-reads by Joyce Carol Oates

Jul 06, 2007
''Wonderland,'' ''Blonde,'' and ''The Falls'' are some of our favorites from the prolific author’s repertoire Read Article

Book Review

Save Me From Myself

by Shirley Halperin | Jul 07, 2007

Heart Full of Soul

by Shirley Halperin | Jul 07, 2007

Down the Nile

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 07, 2007

The Quickie

by Paul Katz | Jul 06, 2007
In her sparkling travelogue, Rosemary Mahoney recounts her solo adventure on the Nile. Read Article

Sammy's House

by Missy Schwartz | Jul 06, 2007

Leviathan

by Troy Patterson | Jul 06, 2007

The Chess Machine

by Thom Geier | Jul 06, 2007

God Is Dead

by Vanessa Juarez | Jul 06, 2007

Restitution

by Ken Tucker | Jul 06, 2007

The Tenderness of Wolves

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 06, 2007

Relative Stranger

by Tina Jordan | Jul 06, 2007

High Noon

by Jennifer Reese | Jul 06, 2007

Nine Ways to Cross a River

by Tim Purtell | Jul 06, 2007

The Devil You Know

by Gilbert Cruz | Jul 06, 2007

Cover Story

How ''Transformers'' toys with Hollywood

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 06, 2007
Why some think Michael Bay's megahit represents the future of the blockbuster -- and some are afraid they're right Read Article

DVD Commentary

From A-list to extra

Jul 06, 2007
Daniel Radcliffe, Orlando Bloom, and Ian MecKellen mock themselves in Ricky Gervais' ''Extras'' Read Article

DVD Review

Red Dawn: Collector's Edition

by Tim Stack | Jul 06, 2007

After the Wedding

by Kerrie Mitchell | Jul 06, 2007

Sweet Land

by Missy Schwartz | Jul 06, 2007

The Astronaut Farmer

by Ty Burr | Jul 06, 2007

Our Very Own

by Hannah Tucker | Jul 06, 2007

Puccini for Beginners

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jul 06, 2007

Neverwas

by Jeff Jensen | Jul 06, 2007

Deal Report

The Deal Report: July 13, 2007

by Vanessa Juarez | Jul 06, 2007
The biggest upcoming projects in entertainment Read Article

Hit List

Scott Brown's Hit List

by Scott Brown | Jul 06, 2007
The 10 hottest topics for the week of July 13, 2007 Read Article

Movie Capsule Review

Evan Almighty

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 06, 2007

Ghosts of Cite Soleil

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 06, 2007

Lady Chatterley

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 06, 2007

Manufactured Landscapes

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 06, 2007

Ratatouille

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 06, 2007

Broken English

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 06, 2007

Movie Commentary

Joan Collins' memorable roles

by Tim Purtell | Jul 06, 2007
A pre-''Dynasty'' look ''Footballers Wive$''' new addition Read Article

Celebrity hair wars

by Meeta Agrawal | Jul 06, 2007
The best 'dos of summer, from Amy Winehouse to Angelina Jolie Read Article

Movie News

Flashback to ''Transformers''' origins

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 06, 2007
We spot the 2007 film's nods to the animated version Read Article

Our early Oscar picks

by Dave Karger | Jul 06, 2007
We place premature bets on ''Rescue Dawn,'' ''Ratatouille,'' and ''Sicko'' Read Article

Casting the ultimate playboy

by Lindsay Soll | Jul 06, 2007
We suggest a few men who might be worthy to don Hugh Hefner's famous smoking jacket Read Article

Will these cartoons become films?

by Vanessa Juarez | Jul 06, 2007
''The Chipmunks,'' ''Smurfs,'' and ''G.I. Joe'' could all hop onto the big screen Read Article

Crash course in ''Transformers'' hierarchy

by Josh Rottenberg | Jul 06, 2007
The lowdown on Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee Read Article

Why people love ''Xanadu''

by Clark Collis | Jul 06, 2007
We look back at the Olivia Newton-John cult hit as Broadway prepares for its revival Read Article

Scientology makes filming difficult for Tom Cruise

by Nicole Sperling | Jul 06, 2007
The actor’s controversial beliefs set roadblocks in Germany Read Article

Movie Review

Live Free or Die Hard

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 29, 2007

Sicko

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jun 29, 2007

Transformers

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 02, 2007

License to Wed

by Owen Gleiberman | Jul 02, 2007

Evening

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 02, 2007

Rescue Dawn

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jul 02, 2007

Black Sheep

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 29, 2007

Macbeth

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jun 29, 2007

The Real Dirt on Farmer John

by Owen Gleiberman | Jun 29, 2007

Music Commentary

How to ''party like a rockstar''

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jul 06, 2007
Atlanta's Shop Boyz say being a rock star is all mental Read Article

Music News

Live Earth's eco-friendly game plan

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jul 06, 2007
Attending one of the continent-spanning concerts? Better find a carpool Read Article

The return of the Spice Girls

by Tanner Stransky | Jul 06, 2007
A heads up on the reunited pop group’s world tour Read Article

Music Review

Version

by Neil Drumming | Jul 07, 2007

Our Love to Admire

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 07, 2007

Zeitgeist

by Chris Willman | Jul 07, 2007

Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

by Sean Howe | Jul 07, 2007

Hairspray

by Melissa Rose Bernardo | Jul 06, 2007

Collie Budz

by Margeaux Watson | Jul 06, 2007

Modern Minds and Pastimes

by Adrienne Day | Jul 06, 2007

Desire

by Simon Vozick-Levinson | Jul 06, 2007

Translated From Love

by Chris Willman | Jul 06, 2007

New Wave

by Whitney Pastorek | Jul 06, 2007

Must List

The Must list: July 13, 2007

Jul 06, 2007
Ten Things We Love This Week Read Article

Sound Bites

TV's funniest quotes: Pick the best

Jun 02, 2007
Our favorite lines from the last two weeks' shows Read Article

TV Review

State of Mind

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 06, 2007

Side Order of Life

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 06, 2007

Greek

by Gillian Flynn | Jul 06, 2007

Television Commentary

Fall TV loves Chuck

by Tim Stack | Jul 06, 2007
A look at three new characters named Chuck Read Article

Summer TV's guilty pleasures

by Tanner Stransky | Jul 06, 2007
See what we think of ''Sunset Tan,'' ''Age of Love'' and ''Pirate Master'' Read Article

Television News

Musicians show ''Weeds'' some love

by Shirley Halperin | Jul 06, 2007
The Shins, Billy Bob Thornton, and Linkin Park vie to get their version of the Showtime comedy's theme song on the air Read Article

Sitcom writers turn to penning dramas

by Lynette Rice | Jul 06, 2007
The TV comedy drought forces funny writers to become serious Read Article

Analyzing Paris Hilton on Larry King

by Gavin Shulman | Jul 06, 2007
The heiress said ''like'' 52 times and King can’t pronounce ''ADD'' Read Article

The Pop of King

Harry fans, break out the tissues!

by Stephen King | Jul 06, 2007
Our columnist on why every story needs closure -- even if the ending isn't perfect Read Article