John Powers, 1957-

December 10, 2021

09:02

From Steph Curry to 'Squid Game,' this year-end list will surprise and delight you

As 2021 comes to an end, John Powers singles out for praise seven revelatory people or things that he hasn't talked about but that surprised him, or filled him with delight.

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November 19, 2021

07:56

Rugged masculinity takes a dark turn in 'The Power of the Dog'

A tense and gripping new movie by Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog stars a superb Benedict Cumberbatch as a 1920s Montana rancher.

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November 18, 2021

08:43

HBO Max's low-key gem 'Sort Of' is funny, tender and humane

Centering on a gender-fluid Toronto millennial of Pakistani heritage, this eight-part Canadian comedy about identity is funny and tender.

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From Steph Curry to 'Squid Game,' this year-end list will surprise and delight you

Rugged masculinity takes a dark turn in 'The Power of the Dog'

HBO Max's low-key gem 'Sort Of' is funny, tender and humane

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