John Travolta

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John Travolta and Denzel Washington face off in this New York subway thriller. But will they hijack a classic?
  • Disco dancin' with the dictator

    And also killing people. The Pinochet-era ultra-dark comedy "Tony Manero" is the feel-bad movie of the year
  • "Hairspray"

    John Travolta is no Divine. And this shiny musical just doesn't have the crazy, messy charm of John Waters' original.
  • "Lonely Hearts"

    Salma Hayek slays as one hot coldblooded murderer.
  • The Fix

    Help efforts from Travolta, Oprah and Penn. Celine Dion loses it on Larry King. Plus: Michael Jackson plans Katrina comeback.
  • "The Punisher"

    Jonathan Hensleigh brings us a stylistically confused tale of vengeance with awful dialogue and John Travolta doing his elegant-baddie thing.
  • "Basic"

    John Travolta's sneaky! Samuel L. Jackson is tough as a boiled owl! But that's all there is to say for this nonsensical military action flick.
  • Tinklebelle

    Jellyfish sting pissed off Marisa; Travolta: Boeing my way? Away with a manger for Tim Allen. Plus: Keven Costner recoups.
  • "Domestic Disturbance"

    John Travolta and Vince Vaughn sleepwalk through a big, dumb thriller.
  • Now that's Lo

    Lopez demanded huge trailer, fancy furnishings at 9/11 charity event; Backstreet's McClean cured of drink, modesty; "Seinfeld" sanitized for new America.
  • What's all this racket?

    Kournikova's dad swears daughter isn't married; Bonham-Carter discusses ape urination. Plus: Jermaine Jackson stands up for the little guy; Travolta attempts mid-air insemination; U2's Bono induces labor.
  • The week in dirt

    Marlon Brando toots fart machine on set. Plus: Woody Harrelson, John Travolta, Meg Ryan and more.
  • Would you buy a used car from Colby?

    "Survivor" runner-up wants to sell you his Pontiac; Ryan and Crowe: "Too much, too soon." Plus: Jack Nicholson takes tea with Vladimir Putin. Putin?
  • It's gong to be good!

    Clooney rescues meaty Chuck Barris flick; Britney's beau smooched Destiny's Child front woman; Halle Berry sets mind, body free; and Lorraine Bracco can't fasten a bra!
  • What a mensch!

    Britney's boy wants to spare two tasteless pranksters; Kelly Preston spills the beans about sex with Travolta! Plus: "Survivor's" Jerri strips, Heche looks for some spotlight and a celebrity quiz for Premium readers!
  • "Swordfish"

    A supposedly sophisticated shocker turns out like every other action thriller we've seen in the past three years -- only more annoying.
  • Sexy or nasty?

    Bootylicious Beyoncé draws a fine line; Salma Hayek voted sexier than J.Lo! Plus: "Kissing Rachel Ward was the same as kissing a man."
  • The week in dirt

    Poor Ken is not 'N Sync with Barbie. Plus: The scoop on the latest Tom Cruise "don't call me gay" lawsuits, Halle Berry's boobs and J.Lo's Heimlich maneuver on Cris Judd.
  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Monday, June 4, 2001
  • We're already laughing!

    "Battlefield Earth" to be animated TV series; Kidman stalker threatens to sue star for slander. Plus: Britney and Justin walk out on $600 bar tab!
  • Blue Glow

    Salon's TV picks for Tuesday, May 15, 2001
  • The week in dirt

    Great news: John Travolta says sequel to "Battlefield Earth" not a priority. Plus: Pam Anderson's bikini golf tournament, Moby's sorry ass and more.
  • The way they are

    Streisand rails at Dems for what they've become; Depp wants 100 kids. Plus: Janet Jackson prefers a good-sized ship.
  • The week in dirt

    Natalie feels Whitney's pain, 'N Sync is no Travolta, Paula Jones laughs it up and Streisand's man gets a haircut.
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