ENTERTAINMENT AS A WAY OF LIFE
MOVIELINE
August 2000
FEATURES
Joan Chen
Some actresses are discovered at soda fountains by producers. Joan Chen was spotted at a Chinese rifle range -- by Mao Tse-tung's wife.
Balthazar Getty
At 25, Balthazar Getty is already a Hollywood survivor.
Eliza Dushku
Eliza Dushku, best known for her stint as Faith, the evil slayer on "Buffy the Vampire 5layer" and "Angel," made her film debut opposite Juliette Lewis back in 1992's That Night and hasn't played a good girl since. "There's a lot of actresses out there who are the girl next door," muses the 19-year-old Bostonian. "I relate more to characters who have an edge." Dushku's danger-girl vibe gets a workout in two upcoming features--the cheerleading comedy Bring It On and the thriller Soul Survivors.
Elisabeth Shue: Shue Shines Again
Leaving Las Vegas was five years ago. But no matter, Shue shines again in Hollow Man.
The Heat from Down Under
A new wave of Australian actor in sweeping across Hollywood, delivering star wattage, sex appeal, swagger and talent to turn. We dare you to take your eyes off six of the best Aussie imports since Mel Gibson.
Anatomy of a Bimbo
The bimbo is one of Hollywood's oldest and most successful contributions to world culture. If you want to know who the first bona fide bimbo was and who the best bimbos have been through the years--or if you fear you might be a bimbo yourself without knowing it--read on.
Amber Valletta: Amberdextrous
After a decade on top of the fashion world, Amber Valletta wants to go where other models have gone before--to the silver screen. Obviously she intends to make it to the top of that world, too--she debuts opposite Harrison Ford in the haunted thriller What Lies Beneath.