ON THE COVER
In what many consider one of our more genius moves, NOW did a cover story on local stand-up Jim Carrey. He was only a few years into his comedy career and had just been offered a spot on the Tonight Show – when it was Johnny Carson’s and it really mattered to comedians. Carrey hadn’t made a movie yet, let alone turned into one of the most bankable movie stars on the planet. But we knew a rising supernova when we saw one. (Page 7 of the issue)
IN MOVIES
The late John Harkness previewed two retrospectives screening that week, one on Howard Hawks, the other on David O. Selznick – two completely different filmmakers. Flaunting his huge range and vast knowledge, Harkness demonstrated a solid understanding of both. No wonder we always referred to him as the best film writer of his time in Canada. (Page 11 of the issue)
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