Entertainment Weekly Magazine

Entertainment Weekly Magazine Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.03 of 5 (by 37 users)



Entertainment Weekly Magazine Review Summary

Entertainment Weekly was born in 1990 and gradually rose to prominence as one of the primary sources of entertainment related news in the country. Not exactly a celeb-rag and not an insider magazine, it instead takes dead aim at providing up-to-date news to a general mainstream audience. In other words,"They aren't a gossip magazine like US, but rather rely on factual stories, and interviews with the stars that we love to watch." Providing interesting feature length articles each week along with brief news notes and reviews, "it does provide its readers with some decent brief reviews of TV and Movies" and at least one reviewer admits " the magazines feature articles are darn good even if the review leave me wanting for more.". Not everyone is enthusiastic about Entertainment Weekly's content, however, saying," I am not a fan of this magazine because I find many of the comments snarky and obnoxious in the attempt to be humorous.". Mostly though, reviewers find it to be informative and diverting.
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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
OCT
3
2007

You heard me.  I don't care.  I don't care a bit about who looks better wearing that dress.  No, I don't.  I'm not interested in Britney's latest misadventure.  Paris Who?  Puh-leeze!  Where, oh where did the depth go?  Have we become so superficial that what fits between these covers passes...

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newspaper reader, into random knowledge

RudiXeno
Boca Raton, FL
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
28
2007

Bottom-Line: Entertainment Weekly is fun and somewhat informative to read, but I probably will not renew my subscription

I was one of the original subscribers to Entertainment Weekly magazine when the periodical hit the stands some ten years ago.  Back then the magazine was serious about the business...

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seeking intelligent reads, interested in cultural experiences

TheBard
Aurora, IL
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Entertainment Weekly Magazine Ratings and Reviews

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a subscriber, a magazine reader, budget-conscious

OCT
22
2008
 

Entertainment Weekly is one of those magazines that people who love the entertainment industry have to have. Covering everything involving pop culture in society right now, it specializes in television and movie entertainment. The news can range from in-depth back stories of films and television, to insider stories about the people celebrities and the people who have made them who they are. It is interesting to say the least, and the best part about the magazine is that you never know what will be the next great story that you get to read. They aren't a gossip magazine like US, but rather rely...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
SpokaneMan
Spokane, WA



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seeking intelligent reads, magazine subscriber

AUG
25
2007
 

Keeping up with the latest in Entertainment is easy nowadays. Cable television, the internet, and countless other sources are always available to keep everyone informed about the recent happenings in Hollywood and in other media outlets. Published sources are also very popular, and one of the better entertainment publications is Entertainment Weekly, a weekly magazine that keeps you up to date with the most current information available on movies, music, videos, DVD's, and books. Let's take a look at what you can get with this magazine:

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4 star rating
2009 VIP
Bryan-Carey
Houston, TX



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magazine subscriber, a magazine reader, interested in entertainment news, Love to read magazines!, a subscriber

DEC
27
2007

I love to sit down and watch television or go to the movies, but I am always lacking on free time.  So this magazine helps when I have one free moment to decide what to watch, because it gives in detail information on the latest movies, music and television.  I like this magazine because it covers everything entertainment in just one spot so that you know what television shows you just can't miss for the week, and which movies you should spend your hard earned cash on.  I was a little disappointed in the articles, because they are all gossip and fluffy, but they do have lots of pictures of your...

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4 star rating
2008 VIP
stef42678
Las Vegas, NV



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MAR
23
2009

Maybe I'm just too busy to read a weekly magazine or to sit and watch T.V all of the time...All I know is that these magazines would pile up on me.  Granted I thorougly enjoyed seeing the ratings and the reviews.  And I liked that everything from Movies to Books were covered.  I guess I just didn't have time for it.  If you do have plenty of time for it and watch lots of television this magazine would be great for you. However, I will say that they usually do a great fall lineup every year that previews all of the new shows...but I would just pick that one up at the newsstand.


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3 star rating
2009 Writer
boss8760
Strawberry Plains, TN



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reading non-fiction, magazine subscriber, an avid reader, practical, cost-conscious

FEB
25
2008
I like EW because it's an entertainment publication that isn't really interested in judging peoples' love lives or scandals or plastic surgeries. EW gives me info on television, cinema, music and books. I'd say I agree with the reviews about 75% of the time, and that's okay as long as they give me the info to make my own decision. The pictures can be stunning. For example the cover of James McAvoy and Keira Knightly from Jan 18? I'm thinking of framing it...
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5 star rating
lvtrvl
Mesa, AZ



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reading non-fiction, an avid reader

MAR
15
2008

My children bring home brochures from school, trying to sell magazines and earn a trip to the MEGA EVENT they hype up for the kids.  You feel like you HAVE to buy something, just so your kids can go to this thing!  So, I bought Entertainment Weekly because I got a good deal on the magazine.  It was one of the least expensive ones they offered.

The magazine isn't bad, you get a head's up on movies and television shows before they actually come out.  It's kind of interesting getting a little behind the scenes info on some of the movies on the way out.  If your looking for something to challenge...

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3 star rating
2009 VIP
jasyjen
Jacksonville, NC



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a person who enjoys quality, an avid reader, interested in well-written material, magazine subscriber, interested in entertainment news, a magazine reader, seeking intelligent reads, Love to read magazines!

NOV
25
2007

Years ago I subscribed to EW and then let my subscription lag to save money. However, in the last few years I found myself gravitating toward EW again. And I'm glad. This magazine leaves aside the gossip and sticks to the facts and opinions that I care about. It reviews the movies I want to see, the TV everyone is talking about, and has smart writers who know how to do both.

I would recommend checking out several popular columns that add flare to the magazine that's hard to find elsewhere, such as the backpage by Stephen King. A must-read!

Also, I recommend getting a subscription, you'll save money...

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5 star rating
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jesusfreakSK
Yuma, AZ



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magazine subscriber, Love to read magazines!, a woman, interested in entertainment news

NOV
21
2007

I love this magazine - I have subscribed for years and enjoy reading this publication cover to cover. The articles are usually very interesting, the only ones I am not really interested in are music reviews (but other people may love them) The tv show reviews and listings are interesting and entertaining. The movie reviews are more are less spot on in my opinion. Regular guest columnist Stephen King is very witty and always a good read. Special editions like the fall/summer movie previews and tv previews are very comprehensive. At a subscription price of around $35 it is completely worth...

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5 star rating
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tinabell
Farmingdale, NY



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a person who enjoys quality, not rich, magazine subscriber, seeking intelligent reads, a woman, a magazine reader, interested in entertainment news

NOV
18
2007
Entertainment weekly is a good magazine but not the best.  First of all the subscription is a little high priced for what you get and they never seem to make it to my house on time.  It's suppuse to be weekly not 2 issues every other week.  Some of the articles are informative and others are just bland and lacking everything.  One good thing is if you like celebrity photos there are lots of them in this magazine.  Some great parts are the movie and tv show reviews.  All in all this magazine is just OK there are better entertainment magazines out there.
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3 star rating
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rebafan651
Johnstown, PA



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reading non-fiction, magazine subscriber, into romance novels

FEB
21
2008

I really like Eentertainment Weekly. It is fun, easy to read, and something I look forward to every week. It's surpisingly affordable too-you can get a year's subscription for $40,

EW doesn't take entertainment too seriously, which I love. it isn't a fawning entertainment magazine, and really tells you what you need to know. It doesn't talk down to its audience, and really respects that we all have different views and tastes. One bone to pick-they hardly ever review romance novels, and so many people read them that this seems like a shame.


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4 star rating
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slbeck41
Bellefonte, PA



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Avid Reader, Every day computer user, Love to read magazines!, interested in entertainment news, a subscriber, magazine subscriber, a magazine reader, a woman

DEC
16
2007
I ordered a subscription through expriring frequent flyer mileage. I am not a fan of this magazine because I find many of the comments snarky and obnoxious in the attempt to be humourous. I enjoy entertainment magazines as a way to unwind from the news or serious books, and thsi one doesn't so much as distract me as it does irritate me. The reviews are silly and most of the content vapid. I wouldn't actually pay for this magazine and I won't renew with extra miles because it doesn't get read anymore....recycled immediately.
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2 star rating
GowerMeower
Cape Coral, FL



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seeking intelligent reads, reading non-fiction, a woman, a fiction reader, a magazine reader, magazine subscriber, listening to books on tape, an avid reader

MAR
30
2008
I like this magazine because it gives me information about what is going on with TV, books, and movies (they cover music, too, but that's not of much interest to me), with minimal coverage of all of the crazy celebutante hoo-hah that is the bread and butter of other "entertainment" mags.  I wanted to know what was up with the writer's strike, what the summer movies will be, what's going on with movies in the making.  And that it's written in a fun, intelligent way is a bonus.
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4 star rating
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ssperson
Grand Island, NY



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magazine subscriber, interested in entertainment news, a woman

DEC
22
2007
I think it is the perfect magazine to read.  The article are short, but well written.  It's the perfect magazine to read at the end of a long week because I don't have to think much about it.  I can just read.  I can read about my favorite actors and TV and movies I would never have heard of otherwise.  I don't expect this magazine to cure the world's problems or be super serious.  I read it for fun.  And it accomplishes its goal.
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4 star rating
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carissa12
Milwaukee, WI



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