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Movie reviewer Fletcher Powell shares his opinions on Hollywood's best efforts.
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16 hours ago
'Rise' tells an inspiring story without the typical sports movie pandering
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie succeeds by showing restraint.
2 min
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3 days ago
A scent-evoked memory of 'Zero Effect'
KMUW's Fletcher Powell recounts an unexpected movie memory.
2 min
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Jun 23, 2022
'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' goes places Hollywood is usually afraid of
KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie starring Emma Thompson.
2 min
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Jun 16, 2022
In 'Cha Cha Real Smooth,' Cooper Raiff simply has 'it'
KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at the new movie from a young director who has a special quality.
2 min
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Jun 2, 2022
Austen-inspired 'Fire Island' doesn't let us down
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a perceptive new comedy makes a good first move.
2 min
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May 19, 2022
Skilled acting helps 'The Valet' respect the unspectacular
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new comedy focuses on a simple, but important, idea.
2 min
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May 16, 2022
'Darkman' was Sam Raimi's first shot at the 'superhero' genre
KMUW's Fletcher Powell recounts a fond movie memory.
2 min
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May 12, 2022
'On the Count of Three' is a poignant story about life and its struggles
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie smartly sidesteps cliches.
2 min
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May 5, 2022
The most talked-about 'Happening' is quite timely
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie has become very timely.
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May 2, 2022
'Memoria' left me physically shivering
KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at a filmmaker who cannot be imitated.
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Apr 28, 2022
'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' works *because* of its talent
Fletcher Powell looks at a new movie that he says proves the worth of its star.
2 min
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Apr 21, 2022
'We're All Going to the World's Fair' shows the danger of making assumptions
Fletcher Powell looks at a movie from the 2021* Sundance Film Festival that he says he's glad can finally find an audience.
2 min
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Apr 18, 2022
1997 Cinema: Looking at movies 25 years after their release
KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks back at a time when he didn't realize we had it so good at the movies.
2 min
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Apr 14, 2022
'Everything Everywhere All at Once' explores the path not taken
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says if you've ever wondered what your life would look like if you'd chosen another path, one new movie may have the answer.
2 min
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Apr 7, 2022
'Rothaniel' is a captivating piece of honesty
Fletcher Powell says a new concert film has an uncommon power
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Apr 4, 2022
Movie Review: There are a *lot* of movies about kids in rock bands, and I just watched two of them
KMUW's Fletcher Powell looks at what happens when movie kids rock out.
3 min
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Mar 31, 2022
'Apollo 10 1/2' basks in memories with a 10-year-old's sense of awe
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie engages in the *right* kind of reminiscing.
3 min
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Mar 24, 2022
'Deep Water' is best not taken too seriously
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says if you have the right mindset about a new movie, you could have some fun.
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Mar 21, 2022
In-person screenings of the Academy Awards Short Film nominees are back
KMUW's Fletcher Powell celebrates the return of a Wichita movie tradition.
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Mar 17, 2022
'Master' doesn't try to play it safe
KMUW's Fletcher Powell says a new movie probably has a little too much on its mind.
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Mar 10, 2022
'After Yang' offers a rare moment of connection
Fletcher Powell says a new movie is gentle and profound.
2 min
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Mar 7, 2022
Claire Denis is among the greatest filmmakers working today
Fletcher Powell looks a director who he says has absolutely no fear.
2 min
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Mar 3, 2022
Hamaguchi's 'Drive My Car' was the best movie of 2021
Fletcher Powell says you have to give this movie a chance.
2 min
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Feb 24, 2022
The story of 'Cyrano' is still worth telling
Fletcher Powell looks at a movie that he says breathes new passion into a familiar story.
3 min
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Feb 21, 2022
'Flee' shows there are many ways to get to the truth
Fletcher Powell says you've never seen a documentary like this before.
2 min
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