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September 25, 1998

04:18

"Ronin" Is an Unabashed Throwback to 1960s Filmmaking

Film critic John Powers reviews the new film starring Robert Deniro, "Ronin."

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September 18, 1998

05:04

A Latter Day Weepy That Deserves Respect

John Powers reviews "One True Thing," adapted from the Anna Quindlen movie of the same name.

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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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"Ronin" Is an Unabashed Throwback to 1960s Filmmaking

A Latter Day Weepy That Deserves Respect

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

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