John Powers
No Kidding: Japan's Kidnaping Epic 'Lady Joker' Will Hook You
The first volume of Kaoru Takamura's 1997 eccentric crime thriller has just been translated into English. Inspired by a real-life case, Lady Joker reveals its world in rich, polyphonic detail.
An Immigrant Becomes A Human Canvas In This Sly Film About Art And Freedom
John Powers reviews 'The Man Who Sold His Skin,' a funny, touching and pointed film that's been nominated for the Oscar for Best International Feature.
'Bloodlands' Police Thriller Doesn't Trivialize Northern Ireland's Troubles
John Powers says the ghost of violence past haunts 'Bloodlands,' a new thriller set in a present-day Northern Ireland still struggling to rebuild a sense of normalcy in the aftermath of what's known as the Troubles.