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The Controversy Over Elia Kazan's Honorary Academy Award.

Film critic John Powers comments on the plan to award Elia Kazan an honorary Academy Award. Kazan is best known for his films "On The Waterfront," and "A Streetcar Named Desire." The award is controversial because Kazan turned over names of suspected communist members during the 1950s.

Commentary
27:39

John Powers Discusses Sundance 1999.

Film critic John Powers talks about some of this year's winners at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Top honors for drama went to "Three Seasons" and for documentary it went to "American Movie." He also talks about some of his favorites.

Interview
20:16

The Best Films of 1998

Fresh Air's film critic John Powers talks about the year in movies. Powers discusses his favorite films and the best performances of this year.

Interview
17:08

What Movies to See this Winter

Film critic John Powers talks about some of the most anticipated films of his holiday season. Powers is film critic for Vogue.

Interview

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