John Powers, 1957-

November 11, 2020

10:43

Season 4 Of 'The Crown' Introduces Princess Diana — And More Juicy Drama

The Crown, the endlessly enticing Netflix drama about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, is now entering its fourth season.

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October 21, 2020

08:17

'The Queen's Gambit' Centers On The Kind Of Chess Prodigy We Seldom See

A brilliant young woman crashes the traditionally male world of chess in Netflix's seven-part miniseries based on Walter Tevis' addictive novel.

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October 13, 2020

09:27

David Byrne And Spike Lee Conjure Up A Joyous Vision Of 'American Utopia'

John Powers says HBO's David Byrne's American Utopia, is a joyous blend of song, dance and revival meeting. The film, which captures a live performance of Byrne's acclaimed Broadway show, was directed by Spike Lee.

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Season 4 Of 'The Crown' Introduces Princess Diana — And More Juicy Drama

'The Queen's Gambit' Centers On The Kind Of Chess Prodigy We Seldom See

David Byrne And Spike Lee Conjure Up A Joyous Vision Of 'American Utopia'

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