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Charlie Wilson's unfinished war
The legendary Texas congressman talks about his secret 1980s Afghan war (and its blowback), the Obama campaign and being better-looking than Tom Hanks.
Hanks. Tom Hanks
A Bond preview that will leave you hankering for more.
"The Polar Express"
This creepy animated holiday feature based on the popular children's book -- featuring Tom Hanks as the voice of no fewer than six characters -- has more padding than a junkie's Santa suit.
"The Terminal"
Tom Hanks plays a sort of Esperanto Everyman stuck for months at JFK Airport in what is probably the worst-directed film Steven Spielberg has ever made.
The Fix
Elizabeth Hurley goes for Mile High Club membership, Gwyneth goes down for a nap, and the Buttafuocos call it quits. Plus: DJ Jazzy Dubya?
The Fix
Tom Hanks and Armani say no to the Oscars, Liz says "ciao" to Hollywood, and we get a sneak peek of "Matrix" sequel.
Phish wraps New York Times
Note to paper of record: That wasn't Tom Hanks onstage with Phish; Dr. Melfi loves dropping towel; Maximus returnus? Plus: Eminem pleads, Don't love me to death!
"Catch Me If You Can"
Leonardo DiCaprio looks great in those '60s threads, but Steven Spielberg's story of a legendary hustler is sadly short on period zip, zowie and va-va-voom.
Jennifer, wasted
What's Jennifer Jason Leigh doing in "The Road to Perdition" -- and why's she missing that despondent, carnal air of hers?
"Road to Perdition"
Neither a good Paul Newman nor a bad Tom Hanks can save this dreary art-house flick from the airless grip of "American Beauty" director Sam Mendes.
At least the camera loves him
Eminem said to have acting skillz; Hanks digs 'N Sync; DiCaprio's girlfriend gets spooked! Plus: Michael Jackson's dad out to catch terrorists.
The art of war
HBO's massive and bloody miniseries, "Band of Brothers," attempts the impossible and nearly succeeds.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Sept. 7-9, 2001
We never saw this coming
Britney says she's tossing the innocence routine; Tom Hanks is still talking about World War II; Charlie Sheen to sell bachelor pad. Plus: Sex-book deal too sticky for Cattrall.
Oscar plays nice
At the 73rd Academy Awards, Steve Martin holds his fire, and not even Russell Crowe does anything naughty.
"The Green Mile"
Stephen King thought the script made from his serial novel was the best film adaptation he'd ever read. But that doesn't make the movie any better.
The castaway
Will Tom Hanks ever get off the feel-good island of superstardom?
Life is like a FedEx box
Tom Hanks says that until crisis strikes, you always know what you're going to get.
The castaway speaks
Listen to behind-the-scene excerpts of Michael Sragow's interview with Tom Hanks.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001
"Cast Away"
Melancholy! Eternal solitude! Tom Hanks and Robert "Forrest Gump" Zemeckis reunite for the year's most unlikely blockbuster.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Monday, Dec. 18, 2000
Mother knows best
Eminem's mom weighs in on her son's rocky marriage; enraged Gary Coleman takes on the scooter menace. Plus: Geri Halliwell ain't heavy, she's just compassionate; and Gwyneth's stalker deemed -- surprise! -- crazy.
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000
Regis, Kathie Lee and sexual tension
So what's this about Philbin and his doctor? The A-word's comin' back, big time! Robert Altman uses it to describe Letterman; "Gods and Monsters" director wants Tom Hanks for new movie: "'The Right Stuff' meets SEX." Plus: One toke over the line -- Cheech & Chong are back!
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