FEATURES 98 WE WANT ANSWERS!
GENERAL WESLEY K. CLARK
When your résumé includes the words supreme commander—and
you're not a comic book character— that's way cool. What's even cooler?
United States president and commander in chief. We sit down with the man who could
win it all next November.
100 COVER GIRL Jessica Alba
The tawny Temptress hits the big screen this month, playing a sexy, streetwise
choreographer in the hip-hopulent dance flick Honey. Trust us, she's good enough
to eat.
114 BAD TO THE BONE
25 BIGGEST MOVIE BADASSES
Movies come and go, but badasses live forever. Hide the women and children—we've
picked the 25 toughest characters ever to beat someone to a bloody pulp on the
big screen. Got a problem with that?
122 DIRECTOR'S CUT
QUENTIN TARANTINO
With Volume 1 of Kill Bill out now and Volume 2 kicking your ass in three months,
the legendary writer-director gives us a piece of his sick, twisted mind.
128 BASIC TRAINING
THREE-DAY BOOTY CAMP
Think your li'l private's all you need for a night of sexual engagement? Think
again, maggot! The battlefield is rife with land mines, and you never know what's
gonna set 'em off. Use our intensive three-day regimen to learn 12 new maneuvers
before your next conquest. Dismissed!
136 HARD TIMES
INSIDE AMERICA'S TOUGHEST JAIL
In 1998 officials at Pelican Bay State Prison in California discovered gang members
on the inside ordering hits on the outside.The Feds investigated, and indictments
came down. But were they in on it the whole time? Maxim reveals the amazing inside
story.
148 AW-W-W BABY
ASHANTI
In just two years this Long Island native has become 0 the biggest name in R&B
and hip-hop with her smooth sound and seductive smile. And she wants to "Rock
Wit U"? You lucky dog, U. REGULARS
24 READERS' LETTERS
This month readers give three cheers for fairies, average-length penises, and
short guys. So...if any actual men want to write to us next month, that'd be great.
Mmmkay? Thanks.
30 JOKES
Got something you'd like to share with the class? It could be worth $150 to ya,
Shecky.
32 CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Searching for inspiration? We find ours in panties and Point Break. Duh, where
else? Plus: kung fu masters, stuff made from beer, and Hiroki in Beantown.
46 FOREIGN BODY
CHRISTINA DIECKMAN
Ay, caramba!T lis sultry South American was io excited to appear in Maxim she
ripped her shift in celebration: Whoopsy-daisp!
54 HOW TO
Be a dealer, abstain from sex, open a bar, spank a monkey, and convert a feminist.
Or convert a monkey and spank a feminist.
65 SPORTS
ROOKIE MONSTERS
LeBron who? Darko Milicic and Carmelo Anthony are the real deal in this year's
NBA crop. We throw 'em head to head for the first time.
70 BODY SHOP
ASK DR. MAXIM
Let's get physical! We've got the real scoop on those pesky yearly exams. Plus:
a limp wrist fix, diet soda for the dead, and, for the ladies, sensible semen
smoothies!
74 THE BACHELOR PARTY BIBLE
BOOK THREE: VANCOUVER
Goin'to the chapel and you're gonna...do what? Not so fast, young man. We head
north of the border to show you the proper way to celebrate your last days as
a free man.
80 HOT ZONE
The Matrix comes full circle. Plus: David-bowie-musician">David Bowie, Paul Bettany, and the best cover
songs ever.
159 MAXIM FASHION
Lasso yourself a lady with the latest cowboy-inspired denim duds.
171 TOP GEAR
Everything you need for wintertime fun: a snowboarding helmet, snowshoes, a snow
photo printer, and a snow phone charger.
178 BAR EXAM
Executive editor James Heidenry is not a player. He just crushes a lot. Fo'real.
