Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'critic john powers'

Jia Zhangke: Capturing China's Transformation

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:38:00 EST

Critic John Powers says the beautifully shot films of Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke register what's getting lost in China's transformation — and why Jia is one of the most eminent directors of our time.

A Portrait Of The Great 'Gonzo'

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:32:00 EDT

The documentary Gonzo remembers the strange and wild life of writer Hunter S. Thompson. Critic John Powers reviews the film.

Detective Rebus: A Sherlock For New Generation

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 11:18:00 EDT

Narcotics busts and abduction rescues are just ordinary parts of Detective Inspector John Rebus' work. Critic John Powers talks about 'Rebus,' the fictional British detective who is the protagonist of Ian Rankin's series of novels and the popular eponymous television show.

Reviewed: 'Where to and Back,' a Film Trilogy

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:34:00 EST

Critic John Powers reviews Where to and Back, a newly released DVD trilogy from the late Austrian director Axel Corti. Written by Georg Stefan Troller, the films are loosely based on Toller's life as a Viennese Jew who took refuge in the United States as a teenager and then returned to Europe as an American soldier during World War II.

'The Wire' Comes to DVD

Mon, 20 Dec 2004 00:00:00 EST

The first season of the HBO TV series The Wire is now out on DVD. Critic John Powers has a review.

New John Cassavetes DVD Set Released

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 00:00:00 EST

Critic John Powers reviews a new DVD of John Cassavetes films. It includes Shadows, Faces, A Woman Under the Influence, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie and Opening Night.

Criticism: The Media, Clinton and Reagan

Thu, 24 Jun 2004 00:00:00 EDT

Critic John Powers reflects upon recent media attention on former presidents Bill Clinton and Ronald Reagan.