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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.; Andrew O'Hehir Apr 22, 2008
Hanks. Tom Hanks: A Bond preview that will leave you hankering for more.; By Kerry Lauerman Jan 15, 2007
"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.; By Stephanie Zacharek Nov 10, 2004
"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.; By Charles Taylor Jun 18, 2004
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?; By Karen Croft May 6, 2003
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.; By Karen Croft Mar 21, 2003
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!; By Amy Reiter Jan 3, 2003
"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.; By Charles Taylor Dec 25, 2002
Jennifer, wasted: What's Jennifer Jason Leigh doing in "The Road to Perdition" -- and why's she missing that despondent, carnal air of hers?; By David Thomson Jul 18, 2002
"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.; By Stephanie Zacharek Jul 12, 2002
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.; By Amy Reiter Oct 16, 2001
The art of war: HBO's massive and bloody miniseries, "Band of Brothers," attempts the impossible and nearly succeeds.; By Gary Kamiya Sep 8, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Weekend, Sept. 7-9, 2001; By Joyce Millman Sep 7, 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.; By Amy Reiter Jul 17, 2001
Oscar plays nice: At the 73rd Academy Awards, Steve Martin holds his fire, and not even Russell Crowe does anything naughty.; By Bill Wyman Mar 26, 2001
"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.; By David Lazarus Feb 8, 2001
The castaway: Will Tom Hanks ever get off the feel-good island of superstardom?; By David Thomson Jan 12, 2001
Life is like a FedEx box: Tom Hanks says that until crisis strikes, you always know what you're going to get.; By Michael Sragow Jan 12, 2001
The castaway speaks: Listen to behind-the-scene excerpts of Michael Sragow's interview with Tom Hanks.; Jan 12, 2001
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001; By Joyce Millman Jan 4, 2001
"Cast Away": Melancholy! Eternal solitude! Tom Hanks and Robert "Forrest Gump" Zemeckis reunite for the year's most unlikely blockbuster.; By Stephanie Zacharek Dec 22, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Monday, Dec. 18, 2000; By Joyce Millman 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.; By Amy Reiter Dec 18, 2000
Blue Glow: Salon's TV picks for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000; By Joyce Millman 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!; By Amy Reiter Sep 14, 2000

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