Feb 01, 2008

Issue #976

Cover Story

Heath Ledger: 1979-2008

by Josh Rottenberg | Jan 29, 2008
A look at his life, death, and career: How the Aussie actor became far more than just a pretty face Read Article
Magazine Cover (Feb 01, 2008)

EW.COM

Five fun things online

Jan 25, 2008
''American Idol,'' Sundance, Soap Opera couples, and more Read Article

Feedback

Feedback from our readers

Jan 25, 2008
Check out letters from those who agreed with us, and those who didn't Read Article

Legacy

Heath Ledger: An EW critic's tribute

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 23, 2008
Lisa Schwarzbaum remembers the highlights of a promising star's far-too-short career Read Article

Monitor

Monitor

by Adam Markovitz | Jan 25, 2008
Celebrity news for the week of February 1, 2008 Read Article

Spotlight

Spotlight on Vince Vaughn

by Shirley Halperin | Jan 25, 2008
The actor discusses going on the road in his new documentary ''Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show'' Read Article

Book Commentary

The hype surrounding ''Eat, Pray, Love''

by Jennifer Reese, Alynda Wheat | Jan 25, 2008
EW critics find reasons to love and hate Elizabeth Gilbert's best-selling memoir Read Article

Book Review

The Konkans

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Feb 08, 2008

The Appeal

by Jennifer Reese | Feb 08, 2008

Life Class

by Tina Jordan | Feb 08, 2008

The Serpent's Tale

by Marc Bernardin | Jan 25, 2008

Sharp Teeth

by Ken Tucker | Jan 25, 2008

The Anatomy of Deception

by Thom Geier | Jan 25, 2008

What I Was

by Jennifer Reese | Jan 25, 2008

Now You See Him

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 25, 2008

Cover Story

Heath Ledger: 1979-2008

by Josh Rottenberg | Jan 29, 2008
A look at his life, death, and career: How the Aussie actor became far more than just a pretty face Read Article

DVD News

The best movies in HD-DVD and Blu-ray

by Albert Kim | Jan 25, 2008
We pick the best of each new format including ''Ratatouille'' and ''300'' Read Article

DVD Review

Blonde Ambition

by Ken Tucker | Jan 29, 2008

Daddy Day Camp

by Tanner Stransky | Jan 25, 2008

Groundhog Day -- 15th Anniversary Edition

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 29, 2008

The Nines

by Jeff Labrecque | Jan 25, 2008

The Apartment

by Ari Karpel | Jan 29, 2008

Lumet on Lumet

Sidney Lumet on his Oscar past

by Chris Nashawaty | Jan 28, 2008
''12 Angry Men.'' ''Serpico.'' ''The Verdict.'' The director reflects on 10 of his nominated films Read Article

Movie Commentary

Next year's Oscar nominations

by Dave Karger | Jan 25, 2008
Our expert predicts that films like ''Milk'' and ''Blindness'' could be Academy Award nominees in 2009 Read Article

Analyzing 2007's movie endings

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 25, 2008
We examine the endings of ''Juno,'' ''Atonement,'' ''No Country for Old Men,'' and others Read Article

Movie News

The latest news from Hollywood

Jan 25, 2008
''Dexter,'' Colin Hanks, and Eddie Vedder made news the week of February 1, 2008 Read Article

Candid commentary from Heath Ledger

Jan 25, 2008
A sampling of EW interviews with the late star on his roles in ''Brokeback Mountain'' and ''The Dark Knight'' Read Article

The unpredictable 2008 Oscars

by Dave Karger | Jan 25, 2008
We hear from Academy Award nominees in ''Juno,'' ''There Will Be Blood,'' ''No Country for Old Men'' and more Read Article

The Stats on 2008 Best Director nominees

Jan 25, 2008
The Oscar histories and future plans of Jason Reitman, Julian Schnabel, and the Coen brothers Read Article

Director's Chair Cristian Mungiu

by Leah Greenblatt | Jan 25, 2008
The director of ''4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days'' talks to us about his new film about arranging illegal abortions in Communist Romania Read Article

Remembering Brad Renfro

by Jeff Labrecque | Jan 25, 2008
We look at the actor's memorable roles in ''The Client,'' ''Apt Pupil,'' and more Read Article

''Cloverfield'' is a box-office hit

by Jeff Jensen | Jan 25, 2008
Will J.J. Abrams make a sequel to successful monster movie? Read Article

Sundance gives stars the cold shoulder

by Gregory Kirschling | Jan 25, 2008
Studios aren't rushing to buy films with big names like Robert De Niro and Tom Hanks Read Article

Pop culture hit and miss

Jan 25, 2008
We rate pop culture for the week of February 1, 2008 including Judy Greer in ''27 Dresses,'' the Grammys, and the Razzies Read Article

Julian Schnabel shows his gratitude

by Clark Collis | Jan 25, 2008
''The Diving Bell and the Butterfly'' director thanks those involved in filming Read Article

Response from Oscar nominated stars

by Dave Karger | Jan 25, 2008
We hear from Ellen Page, Laura Linney, Michael Moore and other 2008 Academy Award contenders Read Article

Movie Review

Untraceable

by Clark Collis | Jan 28, 2008

How She Move

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 28, 2008

The Air I Breathe

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 28, 2008

Woman on the Beach

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 28, 2008

4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Jan 28, 2008

Music Preview

Your next music obsessions!

Feb 04, 2008
Nine influential music supervisors from TV and movies tell EW which up-and-coming acts they're loving Read Article

Oscars 2008

Oscars: 20 nominee portraits

Jan 30, 2008
Giving the 20 nominees for this year's Academy Awards in the acting categories their closeups Read Article

Sound Bites

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

Feb 04, 2008
An expanded online-only version of our favorite quips Read Article

TV Review

Eli Stone

by Ken Tucker | Jan 25, 2008

Television Commentary

''American Idol'' judging style debate

by Michael Slezak, Kate Ward | Jan 25, 2008
Two EW critics argue the pros and cons of Simon, Paula, and Randy's criticism Read Article

Television News

Our love/hate affair with C-List exploitation

by Alynda Wheat | Jan 25, 2008
''Circus of the Stars'' and ''Celebracadabra'' are really pushing our tolerance of celeb-TV Read Article

Stylish working women on TV

by Tim Stack | Jan 25, 2008
The sartorial choices of characters from ''Ugly Betty,'' ''Lipstick Jungle'' and more Read Article

Remembering Suzanne Pleshette and Allan Melvin

by Ken Tucker | Jan 25, 2008
An appreciation of two beloved actors Read Article

Early favorites on ''American Idol''

by Jessica Shaw | Jan 25, 2008
We predict the frontrunners of the FOX reality competition Read Article

The A-List

The A-List: January 2008

Jan 25, 2008
A guide to movies, CDs, DVDs, TV shows, and books that made the grade (A- or better) in EW during the past few weeks Read Article

The Final Cut

This year's Best Foreign Language Film nominations

by Mark Harris | Jan 25, 2008
Mark Harris expounds on the omission of ''Persepolis'' and ''4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days'' Read Article

The Must List

Must List: 15 new faves

Jan 28, 2008
What we (''Rent,'' ''Teeth'') -- and you (''Family Guy'' in a galaxy far, far away) -- love this week Read Article

The Scene

Seven days in entertainment

Jan 25, 2008
Last week's biggest events including the Sundance Film Festival, the premiere of Hannah Montana's concert movie, and more Read Article