The “con” in “con artist” is a shorthand for “confidence,” and it’s fitting. You have to really believe in yourself and your abilities in order to take advantage of every person you come into contact …
‘The Lost Daughter’ review: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut is a gripping drama about parental strife
There’s always a moment when we stop seeing our parents as superheroes and learn they’re human beings just as fragile as us. The ones who taught us right from wrong and can heal any hurt with a hug ar…
‘Dune’ review: This renaissance fair for sci-fi nerds is a bit too by-the-book
For all its globe-trotting spectacle, the true story in ‘Dune’ from director Denis Villeneuve never really gets off the ground. And that’s clearly the point.…
‘Cry Macho’ review: Clint Eastwood trots along this middling, modern Western
At 91-years-old, Clint Eastwood could easily call himself the last man standing. Few other Hollywood stars who shared the screen with him throughout his 65-year career (especially during his run of We…
‘Don’t Breathe 2’ review: An unnecessary sequel that doubles the sleaze with little craft
It’s one thing to be pointless, but ‘Don’t Breathe 2,’ the sequel to the 2016 hit thriller, is also boring, blunt and utterly classless.…
‘No Sudden Move’ review: Soderbergh sulks with a top-notch cast but bloated story
It would be a fool’s errand to try to tell Steven Soderbergh, director and writer of No Sudden Move, what to do. The enigmatic filmmaker has followed his own muse ever since his debut over 30 years ag…
‘F9: The Fast Saga’ review: Team Toretto rides again in this spotty sequel
It really is amazing that we’ve accepted the Fast & Furious franchise going this far for this long. We’re 20 years into the adventures of Dominic Toretto and his band of beefy car boosters, though…