From: "Todd Ruston" Subject: Advocate Issue 690 Preview Date: Thu, 24 Aug 1995 9:15:02 -0800 The Advocate * September 19, 1995 * Issue 690 (On Sale September 5) SPECIAL FALL PREVIEW ISSUE What's hot (and gay) in entertainment AUTUMN OFFERINGS FROM George C. Wolfe, Linda Perry, Paul Verhoeven, Jenifer Lewis, Andrew Sullivan, and more * * * C O V E R S T O R Y * * * EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Oscar-winning actress EMMA THOMPSON Emma Thompson talks about Carrington and being raised by, loving, and working with gay men. Then there are her lesbian films. MUSIC ----- Linda Perry is well over 4 Non Blondes and happily on her way to a tough new solo album and her own rock record label. BOOKS ----- Andrew Sullivan's book Virtually Normal is bound to lift the controversy he's stirred up at The New Republic to new heights. TELEVISION ---------- Jenifer Lewis laughs and frets about taking on the role of a black lesbian judge in the new TV drama series Courthouse. CINEMA ------ Paul Verhoeven braces himself for another storm over his upcoming Showgirls. Those who freaked over Basic Instinct, beware. THEATER ------- George C. Wolfe carries his black and gay heritage proudly as he directs The Tempest and preps a new Tony Kushner play. DEPARTMENTS ----------- Letters Agenda Viewpoint: Maria Maggenti Your Health: Katherine A. O'Hanlan, MD Breaking Silence: Janis Ian Reviews The Buzz Last Word: Bruce Bawer ON THE COVER: Emma Thompson photographed by Andrew MacPherson ----------------------------------------------------------------- This issue goes on sale September 5, 1995 at your local newsstand or bookstore. Try The Advocate for three issues--free! ---------------------------------------- Send your subscription order via e-mail to "orders@advocate.com". Include your full postal mailing address in the message. You will get the next 3 issues of The Advocate and a trial subscription. If you like The Advocate, you'll receive the balance of a full year (26 issues) for only $39.97. That's a $62.00 savings off the newsstand price. If you decide The Advocate is not for you, simply return your invoice marked "cancel" and you will owe nothing. The three issues are yours to keep. Or you may call (800) 827-0561, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 10:00pm Central Time. Outside the U.S., add $30 per year. The Advocate is mailed in an opaque plastic wrapper. Copyright 1995 Liberation Publications Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission. This file may be duplicated and distributed for non- commercial purposes if it is duplicated in its entirety and this notice is included in the file.