Movies: The Tooth of Crime, by David Denby, NEW YORK MAGAZINE

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Movies: The Tooth of Crime

Compromising Positions, by Frank Perry

by David Denby

New York Magazine, September 9, 1985, pp. 76-79

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      1. How to Complain by Katharine Davis Fishman and Stephen A. Newman, ..., pp. 24-39
      2. Born Again by Joe Klein, pp. 40-45
      3. On Madison Avenue: The Sweepstakes by Bernice Kanner, pp. 10-13
      4. Design: Wilson the River by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 46-51
      5. Theater: False Messiah, Fake Diamonds by John Simon, pp. 54-64
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        Choices by Liv Ullmann
        White Noise by Don DeLillo
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        A Passage to India (1984 Film) by David Lean
        The Flamingo Kid (1984 Film) by Garry Marshall
        Protocol (1984 Film) by Herbert Ross
      8. Art: The Player and the Game by Kay Larson, pp. 72-73
      9. Letters, pp. 7-8
      10. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 9
      11. Fast Track, pp. 14-18
      12. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 19-23
      13. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 52-53
      14. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 74-75
      15. Cue Listings, pp. 76-109
      16. New York Classified, pp. 110-113
      17. Strictly Personals, pp. 114-118
      18. Town & Country Properties, p. 119
      19. London Times Crosswords, p. 120
      20. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 120
      21. Cover: Illustration by Arnold Roth
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      January 14, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Mehta Faces the Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 26-33
      2. Dinosaurs and Asteroids by Katharine Davis Fishman, pp. 34-43
      3. The Short of It by Eric Pooley, pp. 44-47
      4. Star Tech: Lapping It Up by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 12-13
      5. The Bottom Line: Wall Street Weak in Review by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-15
      6. On Madison Avenue: Two for the Money by Bernice Kanner, pp. 16-19
      7. The Sporting Life: Four Swedes in the Volvo by Vic Ziegel, pp. 63-64
      8. Art: Lee Krasner's Enduring Gestures by Kay Larson, pp. 48-51
      9. [+]
        Movies: The Man Who Loved Babies by David Denby, pp. 54-57 - 3 Reviews
        Micki and Maude (1984 Film) by Blake Edwards
        Mrs. Soffel (1984 Film) by Gillian Armstrong
        Dune (1984 Film) by David Lynch
      10. Music: Price-less Aida, Formidable Ariadne by Peter G. Davis, pp. 58-59
      11. Theater: End Games by John Simon, pp. 60-62
      12. Letters, p. 9
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-11
      14. Fast Track, pp. 20-23
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 24-25
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 52-53
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 65-68
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 69-104
      19. New York Classified, pp. 105-108
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 109-112
      21. Town & Country Properties, p. 113
      22. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 114-115
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 116
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 116
      25. Cover: Photograph by Christian Steiner
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      January 21, 1985 Issue = 24 Articles
      1. The Apartment by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 26-37
      2. Literary Lotto by David Blum, pp. 38-43
      3. Fashion: Going for the Gold by Wendy Goodman, pp. 44-50
      4. On Madison Avenue: Turn of the Tide by Bernice Kanner, pp. 12-18
      5. The Bottom Line: A $400-Million Bet on Bonds by Dan Dorfman, pp. 19-21
      6. Wine: California Drinkin' by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 62-63
      7. [+]
        Movies: Where the Coyotes Howl by David Denby, pp. 51-53 - 2 Reviews
        Blood Simple (1984 Film) by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen
        Birdy (1984 Film) by Alan Parker
      8. Art: Masterful Mystery Tour by Kay Larson, pp. 56-57
      9. Television: The Big Markdown by John Leonard, pp. 58-59
      10. Theater: The Egg and I by John Simon, pp. 60-61
      11. Letters, pp. 6-9
      12. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-11
      13. Fast Track, pp. 22-24
      14. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 25
      15. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 54-55
      16. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 64-68
      17. Cue Listings, pp. 69-108
      18. New York Classified, pp. 109-113
      19. Strictly Personals, pp. 114-116
      20. Town & Country Properties, p. 117
      21. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 118-119
      22. London Times Crossword, p. 120
      23. Cue Crossword by Maura Jacobson, p. 120
      24. Cover: Photographs by Peter Aaron and Steve Horvath
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      January 28, 1985 Issue = 23 Articles
      1. That's Italian by Gael Greene, pp. 36-57
      2. The New Grand Tour by Nancy McKeon, pp. 58-63
      3. The Flatiron Is Hot by Phil Patton, pp. 64-71
      4. The Bottom Line: Hunter of Hyped Profits by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-18
      5. On Madison Avenue: Magazine Land by Bernice Kanner, pp. 19-27
      6. Media: Tab Man by Edwin Diamond, pp. 28-31
      7. [+]
        Movies: Hitler's Children by David Denby, pp. 74-75 - 3 Reviews
        The Inheritors (1982 Film) by Walter Bannert
        Kaddish (1985 Film) by Steve Brand
        Nineteen Eighty-Four (1985 Film) by Michael Radford
      8. Music: Kremer and Kraus---Art at the Summit by Peter G. Davis, pp. 76-77
      9. Art: Robert Morris Goes Baroque by Kay Larson, pp. 78-80
      10. Letters, pp. 8-9
      11. Between the Lines, pp. 10-12
      12. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 13
      13. Fast Track, pp. 32-34
      14. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 35
      15. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 72-73
      16. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 81-83
      17. Cue Listings, pp. 84-121
      18. New York Classified, pp. 122-126
      19. Strictly Personals, pp. 127-130
      20. Town & Country Properties, p. 131
      21. London Times Crossword, p. 132
      22. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 132
      23. Cover: Illustration by Eugene Mihaesco
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      February 4, 1985 Issue = 28 Articles
      1. Blacks and Jews: How Wide the Rift? by Michael Kramer, pp. 26-33
      2. Losing a Pearl by Ralph Graves, pp. 34-37
      3. Tell Them Billy Boy Is Here by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 38-41
      4. Fashion: Top Spin by Wendy Goodman, pp. 42-47
      5. The Bottom Line: How to Ride the Market Rally With Peewee Tech by Dan Dorfman, pp. 10-13
      6. Star Tech: Incredible Shrinking Gadgets by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 14-18
      7. On Madison Avenue: You're a Good Salesman, Charlie Brown by Bernice Kanner, pp. 19-21
      8. The Underground Gourmet: A Fine Kettle of Fish by Colette Rossant, pp. 50-52
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        Habitations of the Word by William H. Gass
        The True Confessions of an Albino Terrorist by Breyten Breytenbach
      10. Theater: Good Violence, Bad Sex by John Simon, pp. 56-58
      11. Music: Leading From Strength by Peter G. Davis, pp. 59-60
      12. Television: Softly, As in a Morning News Show by John Leonard, pp. 61-63
      13. Art: Missed Hit by Kay Larson, pp. 64-65
      14. [+]
        Movies: A Was a Luftmensch for the KGB by David Denby, pp. 66-67 - 1 Review
        The Falcon and the Snowman (1985 Film) by John Schlesinger
      15. Letters, pp. 6-7
      16. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 8-9
      17. Fast Track, pp. 22-24
      18. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 25
      19. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 48-49
      20. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 68-69
      21. Cue Listings, pp. 70-110
      22. New York Classified, pp. 111-115
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 116-120
      24. Town & Country Properties, p. 121
      25. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 122-123
      26. London Times Crossword, p. 124
      27. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 124
      28. Cover: Photograph by Tohru Nakamura
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      February 11, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. A Different Kind of Donald Trump Story by Tony Schwartz, pp. 34-41
      2. Mike Malkan's Endless Party by Gigi Mahon, pp. 42-48
      3. Design: Let There Be Luxe by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 49-53
      4. The Bottom Line: Probing a Mysterious Suicide at Lazard Freres by Dan Dorfman, pp. 15-17
      5. The City Politic: Who's Running for What by Michael Kramer, pp. 18-21
      6. Cityside: The Dream Broker by Peter Blauner, pp. 22-26
      7. Media: Time After Sharon by Edwin Diamond, pp. 27-29
      8. Wine: For a Few Dollars Less by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 59-61
      9. Health: Childbirth News by Jody Gaylin, pp. 62-67
      10. Theater: Of Harrigan and Harridans by John Simon, pp. 56-58
      11. Dance: Winter Lows and Highs by Tobi Tobias, pp. 68-71
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        Movies: The Last of the Just by David Denby, pp. 72-77 - 1 Review
        Witness (1985 Film) by Peter Weir
      13. Music: The Price Is Right by Peter G. Davis, pp. 78-80
      14. Letters, pp. 8-12
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 13-14
      16. Fast Track, pp. 30-32
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 33
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 54-55
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 81-82
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 83-120
      21. New York Classified, pp. 121-125
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 126-130
      23. Town & Country Properties, p. 131
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 132-133
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 134
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura Jacobson, p. 134
      27. Cover: Illustration by Alan Reingold
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      1. My Neighbor Bernie Goetz by Myra Friedman and Michael Daly, pp. 34-41
      2. Amazing Grace, the Budget Basher by Brock Brower, pp. 42-47
      3. North by Northwest by Seymour Britchky, pp. 48-59
      4. The Bottom Line: Where's the Cash To Feed the Bulls? by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-18
      5. On Madison Avenue: Chubby Checkers by Bernice Kanner, pp. 19-27
      6. The National Interest: Contra Indications by Michael Kramer, pp. 28-29
      7. Dance: Carmen Comics by Tobi Tobias, pp. 62-94
      8. Movies: Snap, Crackle, and Pop by David Denby, pp. 95-98
      9. Music: Porgy Makes the Met by Peter G. Davis, pp. 99-100
      10. Theater: Odd Couples, Bizarre Trios by John Simon, pp. 101-103
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        Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner
        Collected Stories of John O'Hara by Frank Macshane and John O'Hara
        The Collected Stories by Frank Tuohy
      12. Letters, pp. 6-10
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 11-13
      14. Fast Track, pp. 30-32
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 33
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 60-61
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 108-110
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 111-148
      19. New York Classified, pp. 149-153
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 154-158
      21. Town & Country Properties, p. 159
      22. London Times Crosswords, p. 160
      23. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 160
      24. Cover: Photograph by Allan Tannenbaum
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      1. Wenner in Wonderland by David Blum, pp. 28-37
      2. State of the Art by John Leonard, pp. 38-41
      3. Ay, There's the Rub by Jane Goldman, pp. 42-50
      4. Media: The Girl Who Is One of the Boys by Edwin Diamond, pp. 16-17
      5. The Bottom Line: The Biggest Gamble in Town by Dan Dorfman, pp. 18-19
      6. Star Tech: Dialing Your Dollars by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 20-23
      7. The Insatiable Critic: I Know Why the Cajun Sings by Gael Greene, pp. 64-66
      8. Cityscape: Light-Up Time by Carter Wiseman, p. 51
      9. Art: Conversations With Caravaggio by Kay Larson, pp. 54-55
      10. Dance: Shut Up and Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 56-57
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        Lost in America (1985 Film) by Albert Brooks
        Turk 182! (1985 Film) by Bob Clark
        Tchao Pantin (1983 Film) by Claude Berri
      12. Theater: Black Lies, White Elephant by John Simon, pp. 60-61
      13. Music: The Browning Version by Peter G. Davis, pp. 62-63
      14. Letters, pp. 8-12
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 13-15
      16. Fast Track, pp. 24-26
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 52-53
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 67-68
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 69-105
      21. New York Classified, pp. 106-110
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 111-116
      23. Town & Country Properties, p. 117
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 118-119
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 120
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 120
      27. Cover: Photograph by E.J. Camp
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      1. A New Standard for Libel? by Michael Kramer, pp. 42-45
      2. Spring Fashion: The Best of the Brightest by Wendy Goodman, pp. 46-80
      3. Hell on Wheels by Caryl Avery, pp. 81-95
      4. On Madison Avenue: Think Plastic by Bernice Kanner, pp. 19-26
      5. The Bottom Line: Fattening Up Your IRA by Dan Dorfman, pp. 27-33
      6. [+]
        Movies: Murder, He Wrote by David Denby, pp. 98-101 - 2 Reviews
        The Mean Season (1985 Film) by Phillip Borsos
        Into the Night (1985 Film) by John Landis
      7. Music: The Real Thing by Peter G. Savis, pp. 102-105
      8. Dance: The Borrowers by Tobi Tobias, pp. 106-109
      9. Theater: Interminable Interlude by John Simon, pp. 110-113
      10. Letters, pp. 6-14
      11. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 15-18
      12. Fast Track, pp. 34-40
      13. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 41
      14. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 96-97
      15. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 114-119
      16. Cue Listings, pp. 120-164
      17. New York Classified, pp. 165-169
      18. Strictly Personals, pp. 170-174
      19. Town & Country Properties, p. 175
      20. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 176-177
      21. London Times Crossword, p. 178
      22. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 178
      23. Cover: Photograph by Paul Lange
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      March 11, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. Inside Area by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 32-41
      2. High Rise, Hard Sell by Carter Wiseman, pp. 42-47
      3. The Price Is Right by Elaine Louie, pp. 48-57
      4. The Bottom Line: Backing the House in Atlantic City by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-19
      5. Media: CBS News After Westmoreland by Edwin Diamond, pp. 20-25
      6. The City Politic: And Denny Makes Three by Michael Kramer, pp. 26-27
      7. Wine: The Problem Wine by Alexis Respaloff, pp. 58-61
      8. Restaurants: Village Fare by Seymour Britchky, pp. 91-94
      9. Art: Exploring the State of Nature by Kay Larson, pp. 64-86
      10. Books: Careless Love by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 87-88
      11. Television: The Spy Who Loved Dressing Up by John Leonard, pp. 89-90
      12. Theater: Prickly Pair, pp. 95-96
      13. [+]
        Movies: Love Among the Little People by David Denby, pp. 97-98 - 2 Reviews
        The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985 Film) by Woody Allen
        The Bay Boy (1985 Film) by Daniel Petrie
      14. Letters, pp. 6-10
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 11-13
      16. Fast Track, pp. 28-30
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 31
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 62-63
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 99-100
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 101-136
      21. New York Classified, pp. 137-141
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 142-146
      23. Town & Country Properties, p. 147
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 148
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura Jacobson, p. 148
      26. Cover: Photograph by Larry Williams
    11. [+]
      March 18, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. Obsession by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 36-45
      2. The Disney World of Supermarkets by Katharine Davis Fishman, pp. 46-53
      3. The Doctors' Dilemma by Susan Squire, pp. 54-63
      4. The Bottom Line: Debs of the Year by Dan Dorfman, pp. 15-19
      5. The National Interest: Son of the Gipper? by Michael Kramer, pp. 20-21
      6. On Madison Avenue: They Shoot Houses, Don't They? by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-25
      7. Star Tech: Kid Stuff by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 26-27
      8. The Insatiable Critic: Falling in Like by Gael Greene, pp. 82-83
      9. Theater: Little Week of Horrors by John Simon, pp. 66-73
      10. Art: A Morgan Masterstroke, pp. 74-76
      11. Music: For the Record by Peter G. Davis, pp. 77-79
      12. [+]
        Movies: Two for the Road by David Denby, pp. 80-81 - 3 Reviews
        The Sure Thing (1985 Film) by Rob Reiner
        Mask (1985 Film) by Peter Bogdanovich
        A Private Function (1984 Film) by Malcolm Mowbray
      13. Letters, pp. 8-10
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 11-14
      15. Fast Track, pp. 28-31
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 32-35
      17. Best Best by Corky Pollan, pp. 64-65
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 84-86
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 87-120
      20. New York Classified, pp. 121-127
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 128-132
      22. Town & Country Properties, p. 133
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 134-135
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 136
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 136
      26. Cover: Photograph by Gideon Lewin
    12. [+]
      March 25, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. Labor Pains by Joe Klein, pp. 40-47
      2. The Kid With the Million-Dollar Smile by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 48-53
      3. Men's Fashion: The High Style of Miami Vice by Wendy Goodman, pp. 54-65
      4. Media: The Talk of The New Yorker by Edwin Diamond, pp. 14-21
      5. The Bottom Line: Collapsing Rates---And Other Bold Forecasts by Dan Dorfman, pp. 22-27
      6. On Madison Avenue: Silk Duds by Bernice Kanner, pp. 28-33
      7. [+]
        Movies: Looking Backward by David Denby, pp. 68-71 - 1 Review
        Heimat: A Chronicle of Germany (1984 Film) by Edgar Reitz
      8. Dance: Love at First Sight by Tobi Tobias, pp. 72-76
      9. Music: Inanimate Objects by Peter G. Davis, pp. 77-78
      10. Theater: In Sickness and in Health by John Simon, pp. 79-80
      11. [+]
        Books: Five-Finger Exercise by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 81-83 - 2 Reviews
        Money: A Suicide Note by Martin Amis
        Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes
      12. Television: It's Uneasy at ABC by John Leonard, pp. 84-85
      13. Letters, pp. 6-12
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 13
      15. Fast Track, pp. 34-37
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 38-39
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 66-67
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 86-89
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 90-133
      20. New York Classified, pp. 134-138
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 139-143
      22. Town & Coutnry Properties, pp. 144-145
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 146-147
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 148
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 148
      26. Cover: Photograph by Douglas Keeve
  2. [+]
    Issues of Apr.-Jun. 1985 = 13 Issues, 330 Articles
    1. [+]
      April 1, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. Power! Success! Fame! by Julie Baumgold, pp. 38-45
      2. The Petaluma Papers by Michael Stone, pp. 46-51
      3. The Whistle-blower by Michael Ryan, pp. 52-59
      4. Making Scenes by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 60-66
      5. Media: Queens' Ransom by Edwin Diamond, pp. 16-19
      6. The Bottom Line: Will CBS Be Next?, pp. 20-21
      7. The City Politic: Above It All by Michael Kramer, pp. 22-24
      8. On Madison Avenue: The Selling of America by Bernice Kanner, pp. 25-31
      9. Theater: Comedies of Errors by John Simon, pp. 70-73
      10. [+]
        Movies: Coasting by David Denby, pp. 74-76 - 3 Reviews
        Heartbreakers (1984 Film) by Bobby Roth
        Desperately Seeking Susan (1985 Film) by Susan Seidelman
        Mississippi Blues (1983 Film) by Robert Parrish and Bertrand Tavernier
      11. Art: Garbage Chic by Kay Larson, pp. 77-78
      12. Music: Prime Time by Peter G. Davis, pp. 79-80
      13. Dance: Pretty Is As Pretty Does by Tobi Tobias, pp. 81-82
      14. Television: The Word Made Vapid by John Leonard, pp. 83-84
      15. Letters, pp. 6-10
      16. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 11-15
      17. Fast Track, pp. 32-35
      18. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 36-37
      19. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 67-69
      20. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 85-86
      21. Cue Listings, pp. 87-124
      22. New York Classified, pp. 125-129
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 130-134
      24. Town & Country Properties, p. 135
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 136
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 136
      27. Cover: Photograph by Harry Benson
    2. [+]
      April 8, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Tenant Terror by Tony Schwartz, pp. 30-37
      2. Great Expectations by Joe Klein, pp. 38-43
      3. That's Italian, Part Two by Gael Greene, pp. 44-67
      4. On Madison Avenue: After the Fall by Bernice Kanner, pp. 12-18
      5. Star Tech: The Well-Tempered Computer by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 19-23
      6. Art: The Bad-News Bearers by Kay Larson, pp. 72-73
      7. Music: Potluck Opera by Peter G. Davis, pp. 74-75
      8. [+]
        Books: In the Mangrove Swamps by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 76-77 - 2 Reviews
        Into the Heart of Borneo by Redmond O'Hanlon
        Up for Grabs by John Rothchild
      9. [+]
        Movies: The Mighty Fallen by David Denby, pp. 78-80 - 2 Reviews
        King David (1985 Film) by Bruce Beresford
        The Slugger's Wife (1985 Film) by Hal Ashby
      10. Dance: Down Under by Tobi Tobias, pp. 81-82
      11. Theater: How We Won the War by John Simon, pp. 83-84
      12. Letters, pp. 8-9
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-11
      14. Fast Track, pp. 24-27
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 28-29
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 68-71
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 85-86
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 87-122
      19. New York Classified, pp. 123-127
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 128-131
      21. Town & Country Properties, pp. 132-133
      22. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 134-135
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 136
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 136
      25. Cover: Photograph by Ken Ambrose
    3. [+]
      April 15, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. What to Do About Nicaragua by Michael Kramer, pp. 37-39
      2. Interiors: The New Romance by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 40-63
      3. The Man Who Would Be Zabar's by David Blum, pp. 64-77
      4. The Bottom Line: The Big Grab by Dan Dorfman, pp. 20-25
      5. Media: Live, From Moscow by Edwin Diamond, pp. 26-31
      6. Wine: Blind Luck by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 82-94
      7. Music: The Bach Beat by Peter G. Davis, pp. 80-81
      8. Theater: Travel Notes by John Simon, pp. 95-96
      9. [+]
        Movies: Gulf Coast Blues by David Denby, pp. 97-99 - 2 Reviews
        Alamo Bay (1985 Film) by Louis Malle
        My New Partner (1984 Film) by Claude Zidi
      10. Television: A Hero of Our Time by John Leonard, pp. 100-101
      11. Art: The New Erraticism by Kay Larson, pp. 102-104
      12. Letters, pp. 8-18
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 19
      14. Fast Track, pp. 32-34
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 35-36
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 78-79
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 105-110
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 111-158
      19. New York Classified, pp. 159-165
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 166-170
      21. Town & Country Properties, p. 171
      22. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 172-173
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 174
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura Jacobson, p. 174
      25. Cover: Photograph by Oberto Gili
    4. [+]
      April 22, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Co-op Tyranny by Daniel Wise, pp. 36-45
      2. The Times of Arnaud by Edwin Diamond, pp. 46-51
      3. Aw, Shucks, It's Warren Buffett by Bernice Kanner, pp. 52-66
      4. Design: Scandinavian Spring by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 67-80
      5. Cityside: The Steinway Blues by Peter Blauner, pp. 19-23
      6. The Bottom Line: Inside Stories by Dan Dorfman, pp. 24-31
      7. Art: Nature Boys by Kay Larson, pp. 81-83
      8. [+]
        Movies: Trading Places by David Denby, pp. 86-87 - 1 Review
        Desperately Seeking Susan (1985 Film) by Susan Seidelman
      9. Dance: As Time Goes By by Tobi Tobias, pp. 88-91
      10. [+]
        Books: Precious Love by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 92-94 - 1 Review
        Once Upon a Time by Gloria Vanderbilt
      11. Music: Sacred and Profane by Peter G. Davis, pp. 95-96
      12. Theater: With Enemies Like This, Who Needs Friends? by John Simon, pp. 97-98
      13. Letters, pp. 7-14
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 15-18
      15. Fast Track, pp. 32-34
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 35
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 84-85
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 99-100
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 101-138
      20. New York Classified, pp. 139-143
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 144-149
      22. Town & Country Properties, pp. 150-151
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 152
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 152
      25. Cover: Photograph by Carl Fischer
    5. [+]
      April 29, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. Von Bulow: Instant Replay by Joyce Wadler, pp. 40-46
      2. How Inside Can You Get? by Stephen A. Newman, pp. 47-51
      3. Spring Travel: Weekend Magic by Michael W. Robbins, pp. 52-73
      4. Star Tech: Safe at Home? by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 16-27
      5. On Madison Avenue: Brief Encounter by Bernice Kanner, pp. 28-31
      6. The Bottom Line: Soaring Dollars by Dan Dorfman, pp. 32-35
      7. The Insatiable Critic: The Real Thing by Gael Greene, pp. 85-87
      8. [+]
        Movies: Succes de Scandale by David Denby, pp. 76-81 - 2 Reviews
        What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984 Film) by Pedro Almodovar
        Petit Con (1984 Film) by Gerard Lauzier
      9. Dance: Isn't It Romantic by Tobi Tobias, pp. 82-84
      10. Art: Making Sense of Sensuality by Kay Larson, pp. 88-89
      11. Music: Memories---The Bad and the Beautiful by Peter G. Davis, pp. 90-91
      12. [+]
        Books: In the Midst of Life by Rhoda Koenig, p. 92 - 1 Review
        Later the Same Day by Grace Paley
      13. Theater: Grinding Them Out by John Simon, pp. 93-94
      14. Letters, pp. 8-14
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 15
      16. Fast Track, pp. 36-38
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 39
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 74-75
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 95-97
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 98-140
      21. New York Classified, pp. 141-145
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 146-151
      23. Town & Country Properties, pp. 152-153
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 154-155
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 156
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 156
      27. Cover: Photograph by Ted Hardin
    6. [+]
      May 6, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. The Prime of Jeane Kirkpatrick by Michael Kramer, pp. 34-41
      2. The Unsinkable Nikki Haskell by Joyce Wadler, pp. 42-49
      3. Son of Brink's? by Jonathan Z. Larsen, pp. 50-66
      4. Fashion: Enchanted Evenings by Wendy Goodman, pp. 67-70
      5. On Madison Avenue: How to Be an Adman by Bernice Kanner, pp. 14-22
      6. The Bottom Line: Easy Credit Ahead? by Dan Dorfman, pp. 23-27
      7. Restaurants: Getting High by Seymour Britchky, pp. 71-73
      8. Wine: Buying and Cellaring by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 88-90
      9. [+]
        Movies: Form Without Function by David Denby, pp. 76-79 - 2 Reviews
        Pumping Iron II: The Women (1985 Film) by George Butler
        My First Wife (1984 Film) by Paul Cox
      10. Music: French Confections by Peter G. Davis, pp. 80-84
      11. Dance: No Exit by Tobi Tobias, pp. 85-87
      12. Theater: Splash by John Simon, pp. 91-92
      13. Letters, pp. 6-11
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 12-13
      15. Fast Track, pp. 28-31
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 32-33
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 74-75
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 93-94
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 95-132
      20. New York Classified, pp. 133-137
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 138-143
      22. Town & Country Properties, pp. 144-145
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 146-147
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 148
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 148
      26. Cover: Photograph by Steve McCurry
    7. [+]
      May 13, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. The New Class by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 34-39
      2. Sky High by Carter Wiseman, pp. 40-47
      3. The Dispossessed by Ellen Hopkins, pp. 48-61
      4. Consuming Passions by Nancy McKeon, pp. 62-68
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 16-21
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 22-27
      7. [+]
        Books: Mr. Podsnap Goes To Town by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 69-71 - 1 Review
        The Rise and Fall of New York City by Roger Starr
      8. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 107-109
      9. Television by John Leonard, pp. 110-116
      10. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 117-118
      11. [+]
        Movies: Miami Pulp by David Denby, pp. 119-120 - 5 Reviews
        Stick (1985 Film) by Burt Reynolds
        Lily in Love (1985 Film) by Karoly Makk
        1918~~Nineteen Eighteen (1985 Film) by Ken Harrison
        George Stevens - A Filmmaker's Journey (1985 Film) by George Stevens, Jr.
        Ladyhawke (1985 Film) by Richard Donner
      12. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 121-125
      13. Theater by John Simon, pp. 126-127
      14. Letters, pp. 6-12
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 13-15
      16. Fast Track, pp. 28-30
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 31-33
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 72-106
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 128-130
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 131-169
      21. New York Classified, pp. 170-174
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 175-180
      23. Town & Country Properties, p. 181
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 182
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 182
      26. Cover: Photograph by Steve McCurry
    8. [+]
      May 20, 1985 Issue = 24 Articles
      1. The New Drug They Call "Ecstasy" by Joe Klein, pp. 38-44
      2. Summer Entertaining: Beguiling Buffets by Barbara Costikyan, pp. 45-77
      3. Noguchi Does It His Way by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 78-93
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-19
      5. On Madison Avenue: Heal Thyself by Bernice Kanner, pp. 20-26
      6. Star Tech: Eyes of the Apple by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 27-31
      7. Books: A Marvelous Party by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 94-97
      8. Art: The Daring of David Salle by Kay Larson, pp. 98-103
      9. Televisoin: Going for the Gold by John Leonard, pp. 104-107
      10. Music: Chicago Symphonies by Peter G. Davis, pp. 108-112
      11. Theater: Masculine Persuasion by John Simon, pp. 113-114
      12. Letters, pp. 7-11
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 12-13
      14. Fast Track, pp. 32-35
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 36-37
      16. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 115-118
      17. Cue Listings, pp. 119-167
      18. New York Classified, pp. 168-173
      19. Strictly Personals, pp. 174-179
      20. Town & Country Properties, pp. 180-181
      21. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 182-183
      22. London Times Crossword, p. 184
      23. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 184
      24. Cover: Photograph by Bruce Wolf
    9. [+]
      May 27, 1985 Issue = 28 Articles
      1. On the Waterfront by Peter Hellman, pp. 32-41
      2. The Unknown King of Comedy by Eric Pooley, pp. 42-45
      3. Fashion: Bathing Beauties by Wendy Goodman, pp. 46-51
      4. What's Bugging You by Jane Goldman, pp. 52-67
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 16-19
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 20-21
      7. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-27
      8. The Underground Gourmet by Colette Rossant, pp. 93-97
      9. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 87-88
      10. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 89-90
      11. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 91-92
      12. [+]
        Movies: Masters of the Game by David Denby, pp. 98-100 - 2 Reviews
        Dangerous Moves (1984 Film) by Richard Dembo
        Code of Silence (1985 Film) by Andrew Davis
      13. Theater by John Simon, pp. 101-102
      14. Letters, pp. 6-12
      15. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 13-15
      16. Fast Track, p. 28
      17. Mr. Peeper's Nights, pp. 29-30
      18. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 31
      19. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 68-86
      20. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 103-105
      21. Cue Listings, pp. 106-140
      22. New York Classified, pp. 141-145
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 146-151
      24. Town & Country Properties, pp. 152-153
      25. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 154-155
      26. London Times Crossword, p. 156
      27. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 156
      28. Cover: Photograph by Farrell Grehan
    10. [+]
      June 3, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Hunting the Wolf Packs by Michael Daly, pp. 28-41
      2. The Cry of "The Norman Heart" by Dinitia Smith, pp. 42-47
      3. A Case Against Claus? by Joyce Wadler, pp. 48-59
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-18
      5. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 19-21
      6. Health by Randi Blaun, pp. 62-65
      7. The Insatiable Critic by Gael Greene, pp. 68-71
      8. Restaurants by Seymour Britchky, pp. 74-75
      9. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 66-67
      10. [+]
        Movies: Blood Simple by David Denby, pp. 72-73 - 4 Reviews
        Rambo: First Blood Part II (1985 Film) by George P. Cosmatos
        Fletch (1985 Film) by Michael Ritchie
        A View to a Kill (1985 Film) by John Glen
        Kaddish (1985 Film) by Steve Brand
      11. [+]
        Books: Murder By Proxy by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 76-82 - 3 Reviews
        At Mother's Request by Jonathan Coleman
        The Nutcracker: Money, Madness, Murder by Shana Alexander
        Hard Money by Michael M. Thomas
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 83-84
      13. Letters, pp. 7-10
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 11-13
      15. Fast Track, pp. 22-25
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 26-27
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 60-61
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 85-86
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 87-123
      20. New York Classified, pp. 124-128
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 129-133
      22. Town & Country Properties, pp. 134-135
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 136
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 136
      25. Cover: Phogograph by Bruce Davidson
    11. [+]
      June 10, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. Hollywood's Brat Pack by David Blum, pp. 40-47
      2. The Great Right Hope by Lally Weymouth, pp. 48-55
      3. Looking for Mr. Goodbird by John Leo, pp. 56-65
      4. Salad Days, Summer Dressing by Wendy Goodman and Valarie Ebeier, pp. 66-71
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 17-19
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 20-26
      7. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 27-31
      8. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 32-33
      9. [+]
        Movies: The Last Weekend by David Denby, pp. 76-81 - 2 Reviews
        The Shooting Party (1985 Film) by Alan Bridges
        Brewster's Millions (1985 Film) by Walter Hill
      10. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 82-87
      11. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 88-90
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 91-93
      13. Letters, pp. 7-14
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 15-16
      15. Fast Track, pp. 34-37
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 38-39
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 72-75
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 94-96
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 97-134
      20. New York Classified, pp. 135-139
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 140-144
      22. Town & Country Properties, p. 145
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 146-147
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 148
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 148
      26. Cover: Photograph by Greg Gorman
    12. [+]
      June 17, 1985 Issue = 21 Articles
      1. What's Really Going On, pp. 32-61
      2. Star Tech by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 14-18
      3. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 19-23
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 24-27
      5. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 62-67
      6. [+]
        Movies: Blubber by David Denby, pp. 72-75 - 3 Reviews
        Perfect (1985 Film) by James Bridges
        The Goonies (1985 Film) by Richard Donner
        Sylvia (1985 Film) by Michael Firth
      7. Theater by John Simon, pp. 76-79
      8. Letters, pp. 6-12
      9. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 13
      10. Fast Track, pp. 28-30
      11. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 31
      12. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 68-71
      13. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 80-82
      14. Cue Listings, pp. 83-126
      15. New York Classified, pp. 127-131
      16. Strictly Personals, pp. 132-135
      17. Town & Country Properties, pp. 136-137
      18. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 138-139
      19. London Times Crossword, p. 140
      20. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 140
      21. Cover: Illustration by Andrea Baruffi
    13. [+]
      June 24, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Crispo's Shadowy World by Anthony Haden-Guest, pp. 30-41
      2. No Kidding by Michael Stone, pp. 42-47
      3. Von Bulow: Free at Last by Joyce Wadler, pp. 48-55
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-18
      5. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 19-21
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-25
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 58-60
      8. The Insatiable Critic by Gael Greene, pp. 70-71
      9. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 61-64
      10. [+]
        Movies: A Kiss Before Dying by David Denby, pp. 65-67 - 2 Reviews
        Prizzi's Honor (1985 Film) by John Huston
        Cocoon (1985 Film) by Ron Howard
      11. [+]
        Books: Hearts of the South by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 68-69 - 4 Reviews
        North Gladiola by James Wilcox
        Lives of the Saints by Nancy Lemann
        Looking for Bobby by Gloria Norris
        Elvis and Gladys by Elaine Dundy
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 72-73
      13. Letters, pp. 6-12
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 13
      15. Fast Track, pp. 26-28
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 29
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 56-57
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 74
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 75-108
      20. New York Classified, pp. 109-113
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 114-118
      22. Town & Country Properties, p. 119
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 120
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 120
      25. Cover: Photograph by Harry Benson
  3. [+]
    Issues of Jul.-Sep. 1985 = 12 Issues, 281 Articles
    1. [+]
      July 15, 1985 Issue = 21 Articles
      1. Second Thoughts on Having It All by Tony Schwartz, Dinah Prince, and Veronica McNiff, ..., pp. 32-57
      2. Star Tech by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 14-17
      3. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 18-21
      4. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-27
      5. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 60-61
      6. [+]
        Books: The Limits of Charm by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 62-63 - 1 Review
        The House of Mitford by Jonathan Guinness and Catherine Guinness
      7. [+]
        Movies: Time Warp by David Denby, pp. 64-66 - 2 Reviews
        Back to the Future (1985 Film) by Robert Zemeckis
        St. Elmo's Fire (1985 Film) by Joel Schumacher
      8. Theater by John Simon, pp. 67-69
      9. Letters, pp. 6-12
      10. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 13
      11. Fast Track, pp. 28-30
      12. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 31
      13. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 58-59
      14. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 70
      15. Cue Listings, pp. 71-106
      16. New York Classified, pp. 107-111
      17. Strictly Personals, pp. 112-115
      18. Town & Country Properties, pp. 116-117
      19. London Times Crossword, p. 118
      20. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 118
      21. Cover: Photograph by Carl Fischer
    2. [+]
      July 22, 1985 Issue = 24 Articles
      1. The Comeback Kids by Michael Daly, pp. 28-39
      2. WOR as in War by Gigi Mahon, pp. 40-47
      3. Who's Training the Great Chefs of New York by Irene Sax, pp. 48-55
      4. Cityside by Jan Hoffman, pp. 15-16
      5. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 17-19
      6. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 20-21
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 59-60
      8. Theater by John Simon, pp. 57-58
      9. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 61-62
      10. [+]
        Movies: The Wood Is Lovely, Dark and Deep by David Denby, pp. 63-64 - 2 Reviews
        The Emerald Forest (1985 Film) by John Boorman
        The Home and the World (1985 Film) by Satyajit Ray
      11. Letters, pp. 6-9
      12. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-14
      13. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      14. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      15. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, p. 56
      16. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 65
      17. Cue Listings, pp. 66-97
      18. New York Classified, pp. 98-101
      19. Strictly Personals, pp. 102-104
      20. Town & Country Properties, p. 105
      21. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 106-107
      22. London Times Crossword, p. 108
      23. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 108
      24. Cover: Photograph by Volker Hinz
    3. [+]
      July 29, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. The Story of a Homeless Woman by Sarajane Archdeacon, pp. 28-39
      2. Cashing In on the Coliseum by Carter Wiseman, pp. 40-46
      3. Summer Pick-me-ups by Barbara Costikyan, pp. 47-50
      4. The City Politic by Sharon Churcher, pp. 12-13
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-17
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-21
      7. [+]
        Books: The Love of Three Girlfriends by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 51-52 - 2 Reviews
        Trio: Portrait of an Intimate Friendship by Aram Saroyan
        Carpenter's Gothic by William Gaddis
      8. Art by Kay Larson, p. 53
      9. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 56-57
      10. Theater by John Simon, p. 58
      11. Dance by Tobi Tobias, p. 59
      12. Movies by David Denby, pp. 60-61
      13. Letters, pp. 6-9
      14. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-11
      15. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 54-55
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 62
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 63-96
      20. New York Classified, pp. 97-100
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 101-105
      22. Town & Country Properties, pp. 106-107
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 108
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 108
      25. Cover: Painting by Burt Silverman
    4. [+]
      August 5, 1985 Issue = 22 Articles
      1. The Bachelor Billionaire by Julie Baumgold, pp. 28-39
      2. Amazing Gracie by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 40-47
      3. Over the Rainbow by Marilyn Webb, pp. 48-57
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 12-14
      5. Star Tech by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 15-17
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-21
      7. [+]
        Movies: Butterfly Kisses by David Denby, pp. 60-61 - 2 Reviews
        Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985 Film) by Hector Babenco
        The Coca-Cola Kid (1985 Film) by Dusan Makavejev
      8. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 62-63
      9. Theater by John Simon, pp. 64-66
      10. Letters, pp. 6-9
      11. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, pp. 10-11
      12. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      13. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      14. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 58-59
      15. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 67-68
      16. Cue Listings, pp. 69-103
      17. New York Classified, pp. 104-107
      18. Strictly Personals, pp. 108-113
      19. Town & Country Properties, pp. 114-115
      20. London Times Crossword, p. 116
      21. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 116
      22. Cover: Photograph by Harry Benson
    5. [+]
      August 12, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Can You Spot Koch in Koch's Spots? by Edwin Diamond, pp. 29-33
      2. Last-Chance Babies by Michael Kramer, pp. 34-43
      3. Thriller From Manilla by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 44-51
      4. Cityside by Peter Blauner, pp. 10-13
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-17
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-21
      7. Restaurants by Colette Rossant, pp. 60-61
      8. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 54-55
      9. [+]
        Movies: The Luck of the French by David Denby, pp. 56-59 - 2 Reviews
        La Chevre (1981 Film) by Francis Veber
        Peril (1985 Film) by Michel Deville
      10. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 62-63
      11. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 64-65
      12. Letters, pp. 6-8
      13. Intelligencer by Sharon Churcher, p. 9
      14. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 27-28
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 52-53
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 66-67
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 68-102
      19. New York Classified, pp. 103-107
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 108-111
      21. Town & Country Properties, pp. 112-113
      22. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 114-115
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 116
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura Jacobson, p. 116
      25. Cover: Photograph by Tohru Nakamura
    6. [+]
      August 19, 1985 Issue = 21 Articles
      1. AIDS: One Man's Story by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 28-35
      2. The Canastel's Capers by David Blum, pp. 36-41
      3. Hey, It's Ruben Blades by Pete Hamill, pp. 42-49
      4. Adult Education: Using Your Head by Michael Robbins, pp. 50-72
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 18-21
      6. Cityscape by Carter Wiseman, pp. 74-78
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 79-80
      8. [+]
        Movies: Dancing in the Dark by David Denby, pp. 81-82 - 3 Reviews
        Dance with a Stranger (1985 Film) by Mike Newell
        Weird Science (1985 Film) by John Hughes
        Real Genius (1985 Film) by Martha Coolidge
      9. Between the Lines, p. 7
      10. Letters, pp. 8-14
      11. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-17
      12. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      13. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      14. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, p. 73
      15. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 83
      16. Cue Listings, pp. 84-122
      17. New York Classified, pp. 123-127
      18. Strictly Personals, pp. 128-131
      19. Town & Country Properties, pp. 132-133
      20. Crossword Puzzles, p. 134
      21. Cover: Photograph by Gilles Larrain
    7. [+]
      August 26, 1985 Issue = 21 Articles
      1. The Cop Who Came In From the Heat by Nicholas Pileggi, pp. 48-55
      2. The Video That Devoured Menemsha by Eric Pooley, pp. 56-63
      3. Fall Fashion: Body and Soul by Wendy Goodman, pp. 64-97
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 20-25
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 26-33
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 34-41
      7. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 98-100
      8. [+]
        Movies: The Chinese Connection by David Denby, pp. 101-107 - 2 Reviews
        Year of the Dragon (1985 Film) by Michael Cimino
        Dim Sum - A Little Bit of Heart (1985 Film) by Wayne Wang
      9. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 108-110
      10. Theater by John Simon, pp. 111-116
      11. Letters, pp. 8-16
      12. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 17-19
      13. Fast Track, pp. 42-45
      14. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 46-47
      15. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 117-119
      16. Cue Listings, pp. 120-157
      17. New York Classified, pp. 158-164
      18. Strictly Personals, pp. 165-169
      19. Town & Country Properties, pp. 170-171
      20. Crossword Puzzles, p. 172
      21. Cover: Photograph by Douglas Keeve
    8. [+]
      September 2, 1985 Issue = 23 Articles
      1. Millionaire's Roulette by Michael Kramer, pp. 26-31
      2. The Real Star of "Dynasty" by Joe Klein, pp. 32-39
      3. Becker's Best Weapon by Michael Stone, pp. 40-45
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 12-15
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 16-19
      6. Design by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 46-49
      7. Health by Laurence Cherry, pp. 52-56
      8. Theater by John Simon, pp. 57-58
      9. [+]
        Books: Back In Your Own Backyard by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 59-61 - 2 Reviews
        The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler
        The Death of My Brother Abel by Gregor von Rezzori
      10. Letters, pp. 6-8
      11. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 9-11
      12. Fast Track, pp. 20-23
      13. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 24-25
      14. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 50-51
      15. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, p. 62
      16. Cue Listings, pp. 63-95
      17. New York Classified, pp. 96-100
      18. Strictly Personals, pp. 101-103
      19. Town & Country Properties, pp. 104-105
      20. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 106-107
      21. London Times Crossword, p. 108
      22. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 108
      23. Cover: Photograph by Tony Costa
    9. [+]
      September 9, 1985 Issue = 21 Articles
      1. "It's Me. The Mayor" by Michael Kramer, pp. 40-47
      2. The Best Prep School in Town by Julie Baumgold, pp. 48-59
      3. Men's Fashion: Time Off by Wendy Goodman, pp. 60-71
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 21-25
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 26-29
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 30-33
      7. [+]
        Movies: The Tooth of Crime by David Denby, pp. 76-79 - 6 Reviews
        Compromising Positions (1985 Film) by Frank Perry
        Detective (1985 Film) by Jean-Luc Godard
        Crossover Dreams (1985 Film) by Leon Ichaso
        Key Exchange (1985 Film) by Barnet Kellman
        Volunteers (1985 Film) by Nicholas Meyer
        American Flyers (1985 Film) by John Badham
      8. Records by Peter G. Davis, pp. 80-83
      9. Letters, pp. 6-16
      10. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 17-20
      11. Fast Track, pp. 34-38
      12. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 39
      13. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 72-75
      14. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 84-88
      15. Cue Listings, pp. 89-129
      16. New York Classified, pp. 130-134
      17. Strictly Personals, pp. 135-138
      18. Town & Country Properties, p. 139
      19. London Times Crossword, p. 140
      20. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 140
      21. Cover by Louie Psihoyos
    10. [+]
      September 16, 1985 Issue = 28 Articles
      1. Theater by John Simon, pp. 38-41
      2. [+]
        Movies by David Denby, pp. 42-45 - 1 Review
        Out of Africa (1985 Film) by Sydney Pollack
      3. Television by John Leonard, pp. 46-49
      4. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 50-59
      5. Photography by Vicki Goldberg, pp. 60-65
      6. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 66-79
      7. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 80-85
      8. Books by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 86-113
      9. Architecture by Carter Wiseman, pp. 114-115
      10. Nightlife by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 116-125
      11. Sports by Joe Klein, pp. 126-127
      12. Fashion by Wendy Goodman, pp. 128-135
      13. Shopping by Nancy McKeon, pp. 136-143
      14. Restaurants by Barbara Costikyan, pp. 144-152
      15. Letters, pp. 6-12
      16. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 13-15
      17. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 16-21
      18. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-29
      19. Fast Track, pp. 30-33
      20. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 34-37
      21. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 153-154
      22. Cue Listings, pp. 155-201
      23. New York Classified, pp. 202-206
      24. Strictly Personals, pp. 207-211
      25. Town & Country Properties, pp. 212-213
      26. London Times Crossword, p. 214
      27. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 214
      28. Cover: Airbrush art, photograph by Fred Swanson and John Bryson
    11. [+]
      September 23, 1985 Issue = 24 Articles
      1. AIDS in the Emergency Room by Vladimir Svesko, M.D., pp. 36-37
      2. Gleason's Second Honeymoon by Pete Hamill, pp. 38-45
      3. Interiors: Intimate Details by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 46-71
      4. The Maidstone Scam by Debra Scott, pp. 72-85
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 12-17
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-26
      7. The City Politic by Michael Kramer, pp. 27-31
      8. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 88-92
      9. [+]
        Movies: Panic On Spring Street by David Denby, pp. 93-95 - 2 Reviews
        After Hours (1985 Film) by Martin Scorsese
        Agnes of God (1985 Film) by Norman Jewison
      10. Television by John Leonard, pp. 96-98
      11. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 99-100
      12. Letters, pp. 6-8
      13. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 9-11
      14. Fast Track, pp. 32-34
      15. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 35
      16. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 86-87
      17. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 101-103
      18. Cue Listings, pp. 104-152
      19. New York Classified, pp. 153-157
      20. Strictly Personals, pp. 158-163
      21. Town & Country Properties, pp. 164-165
      22. London Times Crossword, p. 166
      23. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 166
      24. Cover: Photograph by Oberto Gili
    12. [+]
      September 30, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. How to Be a Winner in the New Game of Co-ops and Condos by Stephen M. Pollan and Raymond A. Roel, pp. 30-41
      2. The Real Mr. T by Tony Schwartz, pp. 42-49
      3. Gael Grazes by Gael Greene, pp. 50-62
      4. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 18-21
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-23
      6. In Style by Wendy Goodman, pp. 64-65
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 85-86
      8. [+]
        Movies: Plenty of Nothing by David Denby, pp. 66-67 - 1 Review
        Plenty (1985 Film) by Fred Schepisi
      9. [+]
        Books: The Route of Good Intentions by Joe Klein and Rhoda Koenig, pp. 68-76 - 2 Reviews
        Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas
        In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason
      10. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 77-81
      11. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 82-84
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 87-88
      13. Letters, pp. 6-12
      14. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 13-17
      15. Fast Track, pp. 24-27
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 28-29
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, p. 63
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 89-90
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 91-127
      20. New York Classified, pp. 128-132
      21. Strictly Personals, pp. 133-139
      22. Town & Country Properties, pp. 140-141
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 142-143
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 144
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 144
      26. Cover: Illustrated by Gary Hallgren
  4. [+]
    Issues of Oct.-Dec. 1985 = 12 Issues, 292 Articles
    1. [+]
      October 7, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. The Last Word on Avoiding AIDS by Janice Hopkins Tanne, pp. 28-35
      2. Dwight Heat by Joe Klein, pp. 36-43
      3. Dick Cavett Tries and Tries Again by David Blum, pp. 44-49
      4. How to Be a Winner in the New Game of Co-ops and Condos, Part Two by Stephen M. Pollan and Raymond A. Roel, pp. 50-57
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 12-15
      6. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 16-21
      7. Restaurants by Seymour Britchky, pp. 66-69
      8. [+]
        Movies: Avenging Angel by David Denby, pp. 58-59 - 3 Reviews
        Marie (1985 Film) by Roger Donaldson
        Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985 Film) by Paul Schrader
        The Tokyo Trial (1983 Film) by Masaki Kobayashi
      9. [+]
        Books: Mad Dames and Englishmen by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 62-63 - 1 Review
        Stanley and the Women by Kingsley Amis
      10. Theater by John Simon, pp. 64-65
      11. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 70-72
      12. Dance by Tobi Tobias, p. 73
      13. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 74-81
      14. Letters, pp. 6-8
      15. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 9-11
      16. Fast Track, pp. 22-26
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 27
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 60-61
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 82-86
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 87-127
      21. New York Real Estate, pp. 128-145
      22. New York Classified, pp. 146-153
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 154-158
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 159-161
      25. London Time Crossword, p. 162
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 162
      27. Cover: Illustration by Punz Wolf
    2. [+]
      October 14, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Still Kicking by Sharon Churcher, pp. 40-47
      2. Paper Dreams by Daniel Burstein, pp. 48-55
      3. Mommie Busiest by Dinitia Smith, pp. 56-63
      4. Jouy to the World by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 64-67
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 16-18
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 19-27
      7. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 28-35
      8. Theater by John Simon, pp. 70-73
      9. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 74-79
      10. Television by John Leonard, pp. 80-83
      11. [+]
        Movies: Twilight of Empire by David Denby, pp. 84-102 - 2 Reviews
        Colonel Redl (1985 Film) by Istvan Szabo
        Jagged Edge (1985 Film) by Richard Marquand
      12. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 103-105
      13. Letters, pp. 6-12
      14. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 13-15
      15. Fast Track, pp. 36-38
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 39
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 68-69
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 106-112
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 113-155
      20. New York Real Estate, pp. 156-174
      21. New York Classified, pp. 175-182
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 183-187
      23. London Times Crossword, p. 188
      24. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 188
      25. Cover: Photograph by Martha Swope
    3. [+]
      October 21, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Behind the Labels by Estee Lauder and Barbaralee Diamonstein, pp. 29-47
      2. String Fever by Peter G. Davis, pp. 48-59
      3. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 14-18
      4. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 19-21
      5. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 22-23
      6. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 90-96
      7. Theater by John Simon, pp. 62-65
      8. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 66-71
      9. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 72-75
      10. Television by John Leonard, pp. 76-80
      11. [+]
        Books: In the Dark Continent by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 81-83 - 4 Reviews
        The Price of the Ticket by James Baldwin
        The Evidence of Things Not Seen by James Baldwin
        The Stories of Muriel Spark by Muriel Spark
        Love Lessons by Joan Wyndham
      12. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 84-86
      13. [+]
        Movies: Full of Grace by David Denby, pp. 87-89 - 2 Reviews
        Hail Mary (1985 Film) by Jean-Luc Godard
        When Father Was Away on Business (1985 Film) by Emir Kusturica
      14. Letters, pp. 6-10
      15. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 11-13
      16. Fast Track, pp. 24-26
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 27-28
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 60-61
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 97-99
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 100-139
      21. New York Real Estate, pp. 140-148
      22. New York Classified, pp. 149-160
      23. New York Competition, pp. 161-163
      24. Crossword Puzzles, p. 164
      25. Cover: Photographs Ralph Lauren, Estee Lauder by Bruce Weber and David Montgomery
    4. [+]
      October 28, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. In the Wake of the 'Achille Lauro' by Michael Kramer, pp. 36-39
      2. The Toughest Trainer in Town by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 40-43
      3. Holiday Entertaining by Barbara Costikyan, pp. 44-77
      4. The Boy Who Would Be Trump by Ellen Hopkins, pp. 78-91
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-21
      6. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 22-29
      7. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 94-97
      8. Theater by John Simon, pp. 98-103
      9. Television by John Leonard, pp. 104-126
      10. [+]
        Books: Exile's Return by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 127-129 - 3 Reviews
        In Her Own Image by Anna Murdoch
        Foreign Land by Jonathan Raban
        Pride by William Wharton
      11. [+]
        Movies: Out of Darkness by David Denby, pp. 130-133 - 2 Reviews
        Shoah (1985 Film) by Claude Lanzmann
        28 Up~~Twenty-Eight Up (1985 Film) by Michael Apted
      12. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 134-139
      13. Kay Larson, pp. 140-141
      14. Letters, pp. 6-14
      15. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-17
      16. Fast Track, pp. 30-33
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 34-35
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 92-93
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 142-146
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 147-201
      21. New York Real Estate, pp. 202-205
      22. New York Classified, pp. 206-211
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 212-216
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 217-219
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 220
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 220
      27. Cover: Photograph by Brian Hagiwara
    5. [+]
      November 4, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Inside CBS by Tony Schwartz, pp. 36-43
      2. Desperately Seeking Sally by Dinah Prince, pp. 44-51
      3. The Church Revival by Bernice Kanner, pp. 52-55
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 19-21
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-27
      6. Design by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 56-57
      7. Restaurants by Seymour Britchky, pp. 70-73
      8. Television by John Leonard, pp. 58-61
      9. Theater by John Simon, pp. 64-69
      10. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 74-75
      11. [+]
        Movies: Feelings, Wo-o-o-o-o, Feelings... by David Denby, pp. 76-98 - 3 Reviews
        Twice in a Lifetime (1985 Film) by Bud Yorkin
        Remo Williams - The Adventure Begins (1985 Film) by Guy Hamilton
        Better Off Dead (1985 Film) by Savage Steve Holland
      12. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 99-101
      13. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 102-103
      14. Letters, pp. 6-14
      15. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-18
      16. Fast Track, pp. 28-33
      17. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 34-35
      18. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 62-63
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 104-107
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 108-157
      21. New York Real Estate, pp. 158-161
      22. New York Classified, pp. 162-170
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 171-175
      24. Crossword Puzzles, p. 176
      25. Cover: Illustration by Jay Harper
    6. [+]
      November 11, 1985 Issue = 26 Articles
      1. Scoping the Summit by Michael Kramer, pp. 34-41
      2. The New Corruption by Nicholas Pileggi, pp. 42-49
      3. Memoir Mania by Edwin Diamond, pp. 50-53
      4. Island Travel by Linda Wolfe and Jennifer Cecil, pp. 54-97
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 18-21
      6. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 22-27
      7. [+]
        Books: The Two Mrs. Kramers by Kay Larson and John Leonard, pp. 102-110 - 2 Reviews
        The Revenge of the Philistines by Hilton Kramer
        Two of a Kind by Darcy O'Brien
      8. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 111-113
      9. [+]
        Movies: Iron Maiden by David Denby, pp. 114-117 - 3 Reviews
        Eleni (1985 Film) by Peter Yates
        Subway (1985 Film) by Luc Besson
        A Year of the Quiet Sun (1985 Film) by Krzysztof Zanussi
      10. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 118-121
      11. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 122-128
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 129-132
      13. Letters, pp. 6-14
      14. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-17
      15. Fast Track, pp. 28-31
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 32-33
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 98-101
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 133-136
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 137-182
      20. New York Real Estate, pp. 183-184
      21. New York Classified, pp. 185-194
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 195-199
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 200-201
      24. London Times Crossword, p. 202
      25. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 202
      26. Cover: Illustration by Robert Goldstrom
    7. [+]
      November 18, 1985 Issue = 25 Articles
      1. Restaurant Loudness by Amy Virshup, pp. 32-37
      2. The Shy Stripper by David Blum, pp. 38-43
      3. Howard Stern Just Won't Shut Up by Jan Hoffman, pp. 44-49
      4. The Fathers Also Rise by Jane Young, pp. 50-75
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 12-15
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 16-21
      7. The National Interest by Michael Kramer, pp. 22-27
      8. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 78-83
      9. Television by John Leonard, pp. 84-87
      10. [+]
        Movies: Crime and Passion by David Denby, pp. 88-91 - 2 Reviews
        To Live and Die in L.A. (1985 Film) by William Friedkin
        The Official Story (1985 Film) by Luis Puenzo
      11. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 92-98
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 99-100
      13. Letters, pp. 6-8
      14. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 9-11
      15. Fast Track, pp. 28-30
      16. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 31
      17. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 76-77
      18. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 101-105
      19. Cue Listings, pp. 106-144
      20. New York Real Estate, pp. 145-148
      21. New York Classified, pp. 149-154
      22. Strictly Personals, pp. 155-159
      23. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 160-161
      24. Crossword Puzzles, p. 162
      25. Cover: Photograph by Larry Williams
    8. [+]
      November 25, 1985 Issue = 28 Articles
      1. Exodus by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 44-51
      2. Medicis for a Moment by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 52-59
      3. The Food Spooks, pp. 60-75
      4. Sleeping Beauty by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 76-79
      5. The City Politic by Michael Kramer, pp. 19-22
      6. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 23-27
      7. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 28-31
      8. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 32-37
      9. The Insatiable Critic by Gael Greene, pp. 100-104
      10. Television by John Leonard, pp. 82-83
      11. [+]
        Movies: Fat City by David Denby, pp. 84-90 - 2 Reviews
        Sugarbaby (1985 Film) by Percy Adlon
        Target (1985 Film) by Arthur Penn
      12. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 91-93
      13. [+]
        Books: Travels With Charlie by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 94-97 - 3 Reviews
        Chaplin: His Life and Art by David Robinson
        World's Fair by E.L. Doctorow
        Nothing Happens in Carmincross by Benedict Kiely
      14. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 98-99
      15. Theater by John Simon, pp. 105-106
      16. Letters, pp. 6-14
      17. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-18
      18. Fast Track, pp. 38-41
      19. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 42-43
      20. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 80-81
      21. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 107-109
      22. Cue Listings, pp. 110-156
      23. New York Real Estate, pp. 157-160
      24. New York Classified, pp. 161-166
      25. Strictly Personals, pp. 167-171
      26. London Times Crossword, p. 172
      27. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 172
      28. Cover: Painting by Max Ginsberg
    9. [+]
      December 2, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. Christmas Gifts by Corky Pollan, pp. 41-79
      2. Blood Brothers by Jesse Kornbluth, pp. 80-95
      3. The Battle of Yorkville by Jonathan Greenberg, pp. 96-114
      4. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 18-21
      5. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-31
      6. Underground Gourmet by Colette Rossant, pp. 122-131
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 138-145
      8. [+]
        Movies: Red, White, and Hot by David Denby, pp. 115-121 - 2 Reviews
        White Nights (1985 Film) by Taylor Hackford
        One Magic Christmas (1985 Film) by Phillip Borsos
      9. Cityscape by Carter Wiseman, pp. 132-137
      10. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 146-149
      11. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 150-151
      12. Theater by John Simon, pp. 152-155
      13. Television by John Leonard, pp. 156-157
      14. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 158-159
      15. Letters, pp. 6-14
      16. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 15-17
      17. Fast Track, pp. 32-35
      18. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 36-40
      19. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 160-165
      20. Cue Listings, pp. 166-216
      21. New York Real Estate, pp. 217-220
      22. New York Classified, pp. 221-228
      23. Strictly Personals, pp. 229-233
      24. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 234-235
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 236
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 236
      27. Cover: Photograph by Tohru Nakamura
    10. [+]
      December 9, 1985 Issue = 30 Articles
      1. The Guardian Angel by Patricia Morrisroe, pp. 46-51
      2. Mr. Big by Joe Klein, pp. 52-61
      3. Macho Camacho's Mean Streets by Peter Blauner, pp. 62-77
      4. Gotta Dance by Wendy Goodman and Valarie Ebeier, pp. 78-83
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 17-19
      6. Media by Edwin Diamond, pp. 20-26
      7. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 27-33
      8. Star Tech by Phoebe Hoban, pp. 34-37
      9. The Urban Strategist by Jennifer Roberts, pp. 118-121
      10. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 86-87
      11. [+]
        Books: Old News of the Rialto by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 88-89 - 2 Reviews
        Vidal in Venice by Gore Vidal and George Armstrong
        Some American Men by Gloria Emerson
      12. [+]
        Movies: Cartoon God, Fallen Idol by David Denby, pp. 90-108 - 3 Reviews
        Rocky IV (1985 Film) by Sylvester Stallone
        Fool for Love (1985 Film) by Robert Altman
        Santa Claus - The Movie (1985 Film) by Jeannot Szwarc
      13. Theater by John Simon, pp. 109-110
      14. Music by Peter G. Davis, pp. 111-112
      15. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 113-114
      16. Television by John Leonard, pp. 115-117
      17. Letters, pp. 7-12
      18. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 13-16
      19. Fast Track, pp. 38-44
      20. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, p. 45
      21. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 84-85
      22. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 122-140
      23. Cue Listings, pp. 141-182
      24. New York Real Estate, pp. 183-185
      25. New York Classified, pp. 186-191
      26. Strictly Personals, pp. 192-196
      27. New York Competition by Mary Ann Madden, pp. 197-199
      28. London Times Crossword, p. 200
      29. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 200
      30. Cover: Photograph by Dana Fineman
    11. [+]
      December 16, 1985 Issue = 27 Articles
      1. Here Are 25,000 Great Vacant Apartments You Can't Rent by Nicholas Pileggi, pp. 34-37
      2. A Death in Art by Joyce Wadler, pp. 38-47
      3. The Chicago Charge by Ross Wetzsteon, pp. 48-61
      4. Merry Manor by Marilyn Bethany, pp. 62-65
      5. The Bottom Line by Dan Dorfman, pp. 19-21
      6. On Madison Avenue by Bernice Kanner, pp. 22-27
      7. Wine by Alexis Bespaloff, pp. 85-87
      8. Dance by Tobi Tobias, pp. 69-72
      9. Records by Peter G. Davis, pp. 73-75
      10. [+]
        Movies: Step, Kick, Step, Thud by David Denby, pp. 76-82 - 2 Reviews
        A Chorus Line (1985 Film) by Richard Attenborough
        Young Sherlock Holmes (1985 Film) by Barry Levinson
      11. [+]
        Books: Charmed Lives by Rhoda Koenig, pp. 83-84 - 2 Reviews
        The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose
        The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks
      12. Television by John Leonard, pp. 88-91
      13. Art by Kay Larson, pp. 92-98
      14. Theater by John Simon, pp. 99-101
      15. Letters, pp. 6-12
      16. Intelligencer by Jeanie Kasindorf, pp. 13-18
      17. Fast Track, pp. 28-31
      18. Ruth Recommends by Ruth Gilbert, pp. 32-33
      19. Best Bets by Corky Pollan, pp. 66-68
      20. Sales & Bargains by Leonore Fleischer, pp. 102-103
      21. Cue Listings, pp. 104-146
      22. New York Real Estate, pp. 147-149
      23. New York Classified, pp. 150-155
      24. Strictly Personals, pp. 156-159
      25. London Times Crossword, p. 160
      26. Cue Crossword by Maura B. Jacobson, p. 160
      27. Cover: Photograph of Carl Andre by Gianfranco Gorgoni
    12. [+]
      December 23, 1985 Issue =
5. [+]
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  Issues of 1987 = 50 Issues, 1,323 Articles
7. [+]
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  Issues of 1992 = 49 Issues, 1,217 Articles
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  Issues of 1995 = 43 Issues, 982 Articles
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  Issues of 1996 = 49 Issues, 1,194 Articles
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  Issues of 1997 = 48 Issues, 1,095 Articles
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  Issues of 1998 = 49 Issues, 1,229 Articles
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  Issues of 1999 = 50 Issues, 1,268 Articles
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  Issues of 2000 = 50 Issues, 1,203 Articles
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  Issues of 2001 = 50 Issues, 1,200 Articles
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  Issues of 2002 = 45 Issues, 1,099 Articles