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Brian Tyree Henry, soulful and vulnerable, is reason alone to watch ‘Dope Thief’

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In “Dope Thief,” premiering Friday on Apple TV+, old friends Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura) are running a scam in which, dressed as DEA agents, they scare small-time Philadelphia dope dealers out of money and drugs. They pride themselves on being well prepared, knowing the layout of whatever house they’re about to … Read more

Review: ‘A Thousand Blows’ review: Steven Knight’s boxing drama is anything but subtle

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Fictionally speaking, of all criminal pursuits, thievery is the most romantic because it requires a significant degree of cleverness, of subtlety and skill and, by practical necessity, isn’t violent. Thieves do their work without being noticed. It’s not just a case of “nobody gets hurt”; nobody has to be told that nobody gets hurt because … Read more