John Powers, 1957-

September 11, 1998

04:25

Japan's Most Well-Known Director Wasn't Necessarily the Best

Film critic John Powers looks at the work of two master film directors from Japan: Akira Kurosawa, who died last weekend, and Shohei Imamura, whose film "The Eel" is now opening in the US.

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August 28, 1998

05:06

A New Rom-Com Balances Sadness with Comedy

Film critic John Powers reviews "Next Stop Wonderland," the second, commercial effort by Brad Anderson.

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August 21, 1998

05:19

Director Neil LeBute's New Film Reveals a Grim View of Sexuality

Film critic John Powers reviews "Your Friends & Neighbors."

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Japan's Most Well-Known Director Wasn't Necessarily the Best

A New Rom-Com Balances Sadness with Comedy

Director Neil LeBute's New Film Reveals a Grim View of Sexuality

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