Tobey Maguire

Coming to a theater near you: Dumb arguments
Remember that "Settling for Mr. Good Enough" article? Well, Tobey Maguire just bought the movie rights.
"Spider-Man 3"
Spidey comes back swingin'! The third installment in the beloved blockbuster series may be the biggest, splashiest and best one yet.
"The Good German"
Clooney looks great -- again -- in black-and-white. But "Good German" is no "Good Night."
The Fix
Spears denies marital breakup, defends parenting style, gets sued by paparazzo. Plus: Naomi Campbell's anger explained?
"Spider-Man 2"
Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are back, but this sorta square Spidey movie doesn't swing.
"Seabiscuit"
Director Gary Ross yearns to make this saga of the racehorse who transfixed Depression America into a Hollywood classic. But unlike the awkward real-life Seabiscuit, his version is pretty -- and lacks a soul.
Tobey and the glorified leotard
Maguire tells of restricted Spidey bathroom breaks; Devo admits to subliminal messages. Plus: Ozzy and fam in Ripa love fest; Hurley's financial instincts unmolested by motherhood!
Spider-Man as Everyman
Endearing Toby Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, the sexiest superhero's girlfriend ever, shine in this low-key but charming blockbuster.
All they feel is love
McCartney denies Heather/Stella feud; Tobey takes black widow in Spidey stride; Rupert nixes gay Bond idea; "The Bachelor's" Michel whimpers about reality!
Look who's nuts
De Matteo from "The Sopranos" neuters own pooch; Bullock gives Chaplin foot job; Kerr poses for unfortunate photo; Spidey spins web of disgusting meat references!
A lesson in grace, redux
Stephen Bing maintains baby snub; Sarah Jessica Parker finally pregnant. Plus: Yogurt-hurling R.E.M. guitarist gets off; Bill Maher disses his girlfriends' sex know-how.
Revenge of the nerds
Autograph collectors get back at nonsigning celebrities; Gene Simmons resorts to nude resorts. Plus: "Riverdance" runs dry; Sarah Jessica Parker gets mad; Brad and Jennifer get manse.
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.
Along came a spider
Tobey Maguire heroically squeezes into the Spidey suit; Chevy Chase gets dissed by an upstart; Angelina Jolie gets snobby about snobs; and more. Plus: Julia Roberts tired of her Bratt?
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Weekend, April 14-16, 2000.
The John Irving rules
Oscar watch: The author of "The Cider House Rules" talks about his Academy Award nomination, abortion and his strange fixation on oral sex.
Almost true
Gershon, Wahlberg and Manheim act through their teeth; Hasselhoff in hasselhuff over character's exit. Plus: Like father, like pet. Rottweiler Anderson-Lee faces assault charges.
"Wonder Boys"
Michael Douglas and Tobey Maguire clash, connect and get baked in Curtis Hanson's literate upscale entertainment.
A wizard of Hollywood
Steve Kloves, screenwriter for Curtis Hanson's new "Wonder Boys," takes on Hollywood's hottest property -- boy wonder Harry Potter.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Jan. 28-30, 2000
"The Cider House Rules"
Driven by Tobey Maguire's marvelously layered performance, Lasse Hallstrvm's old-fashioned cinematic yarn-spinning yields genuine emotion without sentimentality.
Starstock raving mad
President Oprah? Godfather Trump? Noah Wyle will see you now? Starstock.com survey sez ... fans are nuts. Plus: Antonio, my Banderas! Who was that unmasked man at the Maxim party?
"Ride With the Devil"
Ang Lee's dark and sober fable might be the most interesting and least dogmatic view of the Civil War to wend its way into the multiplexes.
Exile in "Pleasantville"
Director Gary Ross fetishizes the '50s in this high-concept parable about the dangers of conformity.

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