John Powers, 1957-

October 16, 1998

05:27

Oprah's "Beloved" is Honorable but Suffers from Self-Importance

Film critic John Powers reviews "Beloved" the new film adaptation of Toni Morrison's novel. The film shot largely in the Philadelphia area, stars Oprah Winfrey and Danny Glover.

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October 2, 1998

04:46

A Star-Studded Computer-Animated Film About Ants Seems Geared Toward Adults

Film critic John Powers reviews "Antz," the new animation film by Disney's Dreamworks.

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September 25, 1998

04:18

"Ronin" Is an Unabashed Throwback to 1960s Filmmaking

Film critic John Powers reviews the new film starring Robert Deniro, "Ronin."

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Oprah's "Beloved" is Honorable but Suffers from Self-Importance

A Star-Studded Computer-Animated Film About Ants Seems Geared Toward Adults

"Ronin" Is an Unabashed Throwback to 1960s Filmmaking

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