 | The Strange Case of Audrey Santo A comatose teenager in Worcester, Massachusetts is reportedly setting off an escalating series of miracles. Some see God, some see fraud. |
 | In Character Quentin Tarantino gets defensive about his two-and-a-half-hour new movie, "Jackie Brown," and the over three-year absence since his last picture. |
 | Twelve Months of Shame Many reviewers recently submitted their "Best of the Year" columns, always an entertaining way to recap recent culture. All things considered, though, we find "Worst of the Year" columns much more fun. Especially this one, which highlights the cinematic travesties of 1997. |
 | No Prozac for the Wicked Donald E. Westlake, a.k.a. Richard Stark, a.k.a. one of the world's best hard-boiled crime novelists, talks about his craft, his career, and his favorite character, the ever-violent Parker. |
 | Websites From Hell Bob Dobbs, he's no slob; Bob Dobbs, he's no fool. He is the head of the SubGenius church, and he is super cool. ...And so is his website. |
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Find out: how a comatose child became a household saint and the focus of year-round Catholic pilgrimages; how an educated black man and a Southern redneck rebel became best friends; and how the "new" global economy is just the same old imperialism in irresponsible clothing. Also: Columnists dis the rich at Christmas, rail against anti-ranching environmentalists, revisit a few crazy old girlfriends, and say goodbye in style. [10 articles]
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An interview with Quentin Tarantino explains why "Jackie Brown" isn't "Pulp Fiction 2" and why Tarantino took so long to make it. Meanwhile, critics churn out Best of 1997 lists for films, TV shows, and even a Worst of Film story for hilariously bad measure. Then there's the reviews, including new ones for "Good Will Hunting," "Deconstructing Harry," "As Good as it Gets," "The Sweet Hereafter," and "Titanic." Plus: The best of the worst directors! [21 articles]
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Year-End-O-Rama! Articles sum up the best music in a variety of categories, from The Best Musical Trends of the Year to the Tastiest Tunes in Un-Classifiable Genres. Not to mention the straight Top 10 lists. This rockin' article contains five such lists, while this one narrows its focus to the wild wild world of country. For those with specialized tastes, locally based articles recount the year's best happenings in New Orleans jazz and Nashville country. Now that's variety. Plus: album reviews galore! [10 articles]
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Don't know what to read? Check out these lists of the best fiction and best non-fiction from 1997. That ought to keep you busy. Speaking of busy, prolific hard-boiled crime novelist Donald E. Westlake discusses his hustling, bustling career; while historical fiction newcomer Diana Gaboldon gets off to a good start on hers. Also: new non-fiction works dissect holiday consumerism, Tibetan healing, "Star Trek" babbling, L.A. punk, Julia Child's tastebuds, and more! [10 articles]
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