John Powers, 1957-

August 19, 2016

05:28

'War Dogs' Puts A Satirical Spin On The Business Of War

Todd Phillips' new comedy, which is loosely based on a true story, follows two 20-somethings from Miami who become international arms dealers. Critic John Powers calls War Dogs "jauntily enjoyable."

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July 26, 2016

05:16

Dystopian Novel Challenges Misogyny As 'The Natural Way Of Things'

John Powers describes this new dystopian novel by Australian Charlotte Wood as a feminist parable.

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July 18, 2016

05:22

'Zero Days' Documentary Exposes A Looming Threat Of The Digital Age

Alex Gibney the documentary film maker who has made films about Enron, Steve Jobs, and Scientology had a new film about the malware Stuxnex that will unsettle you.

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'War Dogs' Puts A Satirical Spin On The Business Of War

Dystopian Novel Challenges Misogyny As 'The Natural Way Of Things'

'Zero Days' Documentary Exposes A Looming Threat Of The Digital Age

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