John Powers, 1957-

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November 15, 1996

04:55

A Sweeping Movie About World War II Survivors

Film critic John Powers reviews the new film "The English Patient," adapted from the acclaimed Michael Ondaatje novel.

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November 8, 1996

04:14

An African American Spin on the 1950s Heist Film for the '90s

Film critic John Powers reviews the new, socially-conscious film "Set it Off" directed by F. Gary Gray, who directed "Friday." It's about four black women who plot a bank robbery.

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October 25, 1996

04:58

Swingers Is "Breezy but Shallow -- and Very Good Company"

Film critic John Powers reviews the new independent film "Swingers," about a group of young men trying to make it in Hollywood.

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A Sweeping Movie About World War II Survivors

An African American Spin on the 1950s Heist Film for the '90s

Swingers Is "Breezy but Shallow -- and Very Good Company"

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