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The Sex-Charged "Henry & June" is Short on Eroticism

Critic Owen Gleiberman reviews the new, NC-17 rated film about the relationship between writers Henry Miller and Anais Nin, and Miller's wife, June. Gleiberman says the director Philip Kaufman fails to capture the authors' talent and passion -- but Uma Thurman shines as June.

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Other segments from the episode on October 5, 1990

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 5, 1990: Interview with Lenny Kaye; Commentary on post-college life and video games; Interview with Michael Rooker; Review of the film "Henry and June."

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