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September 2001
Volume 136 Number 3
On the cover : Photographed exclusively for Esquire by Norman Jean Roy. Clothing by Miu Miu, Prada, and John Varvatos. For more information see page 210.
Features
140 Tom Hanks Acts Like a Man
With Band of Brothers, the onetime Bosom Buddy has completed his transformation from weenie into paragon of manly virtue. What could be next for Tom Hanks? Bad guys? By Bill Zehme
51 Man at His Best
This month, California's big vineyards, an anti-hangover pill, Jesus saves (but also forechecks), fun with FOI documents, and the most important book of the fall. Plus: Shelby Lynne picks the saddest songs of all time, and exploring the myth of the Greatest Generation.
88 The Industry
All-powerful moguls with giant egos are out of style in Hollywood's corner offices these days. And that's exactly what's wrong with the movies. by Kim Masters
94 The Screen
With landmark projects and niche programming, cable and the indies are driving the final nail in the coffin of the Big Three networks. But can the new TV executives avoid thinking just like the old TV executives? by Tom Carson Plus, The Index: a film for agoraphobics.
Style
117, 144, 162, 192
The sleek look is out, the rough look is in. Add a little texture to your wardrobe with these five essentials and the pieces that go with them (The Guide, page 117). Young stars from the cast of Band of Brothers showcase this season's finest winter clothing (Cold Comfort, page 144). Esquire travels to Berlin and finds the once and future capital in the heart of Europe transformed: alive again, full of promise, and once more a center of style (Hello Berlin, page 162). This fall, we have just the right shoes for your cords and tweeds, except they're not exactly shoes (Getting the Boot, page 192).