John Powers, 1957-

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June 11, 1999

04:48

Only One of Two New Comedy Films is Actually Funny.

Film critic John Powers reviews both "Notting Hill" and "Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me."

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June 4, 1999

04:53

A Movie that Highlights the Problems with John Sayles' Work.

Film critic John Powers reviews "Limbo" by director John Sayles.(Lone Star, City of Hope, Eight Men Out) This is the story of an Alaskan fisherman (Strathairn) who has been away from the sea for years because of a tragic accident, who falls in love with a traveling lounge singer

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Only One of Two New Comedy Films is Actually Funny.

A Movie that Highlights the Problems with John Sayles' Work.

An Enjoyable, Slight Sci-Fi Flick.

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