Robert Downey Jr.

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"Iron Man"
Robert Downey Jr. gives this inventive superhero blockbuster its warm, glowing heart -- and makes it soar.
"Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus"
As Arbus, Nicole Kidman radiates warmth and empathy that are nowhere to be seen in the photographer's work.
"Good Night, and Good Luck"
George Clooney's second directorial project refuses to sacrifice craftsmanship to polemics, even as it kicks the pants of the contemporary media.
"Gothika"
What happened to Halle Berry's memory? Why is her wardrobe so bad? Is this a ghost movie or a women's-prison movie? Open the flower of your boredom and find out.
"The Singing Detective"
Fans of the classic Dennis Potter BBC miniseries: Stay far, far away from this pale, Americanized imitation.
Cher and Cher alone
Turns out see-through clothes won't get you a man; Jason Priestly tempts 90210 reunion fate. Plus: Downey Jr. furthers his endeavor; and Howard Stern goes sitcom.
McConaughey does it with his lips!
Actor gives mouth-to-mouth, revives fan; Jacko remains upright; Steve Martin on Heche: a "dim, dim memory."
Is Austin Powers house hunting?
Wilt the Stilt's kinky bachelorium ready for the right buyer. Plus: What's that big diamond doing on Britney's finger?
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Monday, April 30, 2001
Brilliant Careers: Robert Downey Jr.
By Charles Taylor
Robert Downey Jr.
His future's uncertain, but even if Hollywood's beloved screw-up never acts again, he'll stand as the most talented actor of his generation.
The well-dressed (and chatty) celebrity pudendum
Calista Flockhart, Brooke Shields and Claire Danes discuss vagina fashion; Britney! You sing with that mouth? Plus: Russell Crowe and Courtney Love did what?
And a faint thud was heard ...
Calista Flockhart's recent collapse might be dog-related; Celine Dion vows to save her child's frozen twin; Madonna's minister plans to ply the couple with toilet paper.
Anne Heche -- enabler?
The sometime wanderer snarls at an accusation that she contributed to Robert Downey Jr.'s downfall; Mel Gibson waxes macho on leg hair removal. Plus: Jim Carrey and Renée Zellweger part company, and Linda Tripp wins another personality award.
Beauty and the beast
Julia Roberts' beau reveals his inner grizzly amid ugly Bruce Willis rumors; Mark Wahlberg's lady addresses some anatomy myths; Schwarzenegger accidentally terminates his pooch. Plus: Lewinsky's in, Downey's out.
Blabbermouths Anonymous
Edward Furlong loves cocktails, hates heroin and outs Ringo Starr; Bill Murray goes ballistic on billboards. Plus: Can Marge Simpson animate your sex life?
Alicia Silverstone steps in something deep
The "Clueless" star has a point to make, but what is it? Madonna uses her private jet to check out church: Wassup with that? Plus: Drew Barrymore, more on Robert Downey Jr. and O.J.'s latest fight.
Robert Downey Jr. and "VIP syndrome"
Caregivers cutting corners for a famous client may be just one of the problems bedeviling the respected actor -- who could face hard time.
Robert Downey Jr. deserves our love and protection
By Michael Sragow
The smoke clears
The truth about Robert Downey Jr.'s arrest emerges. Plus: Hugh Grant gets a slice; Madonna keeps us guessing; and 'N Sync gets sued.
Robert Downey Jr. deserves our love and protection
The most extravagantly gifted actor of his generation is also a drug addict who has harmed no one. Jailing him is as barbaric as treating the sick with leeches.
Wonderful movie
"Wonder Boys" is still the best -- and most moving -- comedy of the year. Director Curtis Hanson and novelist Michael Chabon explain why Hollywood gave them a second chance to prove it.
Winslet goes squish
The enlightened actress takes it up with other celeb moms; Rosie O'Donnell fights the power for Babs and Gore. Plus: Monica reveals what wasn't hard, and Chris Rock figures out Bush's real problem.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Monday, Oct. 23, 2000
Robert Downey Jr.: "An entirely bloated dysfunction"
Recently freed actor says, "I was an asshole"; Gwyneth Paltrow gets even more tedious; Jane magazine sets the record straight: Hurley and Grant's sex was okey-dokey. Plus: Has Lara Flynn Boyle dumped Nicholson for Willis?
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