John Powers, 1957-

June 7, 1996

05:02

It's the Small Moments that Make "The Rock" Rock.

Movie critic John Powers reviews the new action thriller "The Rock," starring Sean Connery and Nicholas Cage. In the film, Cage and Connery team up to retake Alcatraz from a crazed general.

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May 21, 1996

08:44

John Powers Reports from the Cannes Film Festival.

Film critic John Powers attended the Cannes Film Festival, which ended last night. He talks with Terry about the winners and the controversial moments.

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