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2 weeks ago | 
bookandfilmglobe.com | Gabriel Byrne |Stephen Garrett |Matt Hanson |Kathy O'Neill
A handsome Criterion re-release gives new life to the masterful third film from the Coen Brothers
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collider.com | Gabriel Byrne |Gregory Mysogland
Editor's Note: The article below contains spoilers for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.The John Wick franchise is becoming one of the most extensive in modern Hollywood. In addition to the four main series films starring Keanu Reeves as the titular assassin, there has already been a spin-off comic book and television series, and now, a spin-off film, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, is in theaters.
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collider.com | Gabriel Byrne |Justine Kraemer
Ballerina is the latest chapter in the John Wick franchise. It stars Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina assassin trained in the Ruska Roma tradition. Since the movie takes place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick Chapter 4, it would certainly make sense to revisit the entire John Wick franchise before watching Ballerina. However, there are several other movies that would make sense to enjoy if you loved the latest chapter in the beloved franchise.
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3 weeks ago | 
movieweb.com | Gabriel Byrne |Jessica Peerez
The John Wick universe is known for its stylish action, intricate lore, and enigmatic characters. Now, the beloved universe is expanding with Ballerina, a spin-off that promises to add a new layer to this cinematic world. Set to release on June 6, 2025, Ballerina stars Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin trained by the Ruska Roma, who embarks on a quest for vengeance after her father's death.
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3 weeks ago | 
cbr.com | Gabriel Byrne |Monica Coman
Published 11 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The John Wick franchise kicked off over a decade ago with the Keanu Reeves-led action film of the same name, which was released in 2014. Since then, the action franchise has received three sequels, a spinoff prequel series, and a spinoff feature film that just premiered in theaters, Ballerina. Ballerina follows Ana de Armas' Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin, who begins to train in the assassin traditions of the...
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3 weeks ago | 
hollywoodauthentic.com | Gabriel Byrne |Jane Crowther
Words by JANE CROWTHERThat title is somewhat cumbersome but Ana de Armas’ off-shoot of the Keanu Reeves action franchise is thankfully more cut and thrust.
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3 weeks ago | 
wearemoviegeeks.com | Jim Batts |Gabriel Byrne
With another post-Memorial Day weekend, yet another franchise arrives with a new entry at the multiplex. It feels like a week ago (and it was) that I wrote about the return of THE KARATE KID, which was a sequel/reboot that dealt with the loss of a major supporting character, Mr. Miyagi. This new film takes on the challenge of continuing a series when the major “title” character met his end (yeah, probably…) in the last installment.
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hollywoodchicago.com | Gabriel Byrne |Patrick McDonald |Patrick McD
CHICAGO – Within the context of family secrets, there are many human flaws to catalog. The lead character of Steppenwolf Theatre’s new presentation, “The Book of Grace,” marks down survival within her created pages. The play is currently at the stage on Halsted thru May 18th, 2025. For tickets and info, click BOOK OF GRACE. CHICAGO – With immigrant myths and suspicion of the “other” at new heights in the American landscape, the timing of the World Premiere “The Cave” is timed right.
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3 weeks ago | 
elementsofmadness.com | Gabe Lapalombella |Gabriel Byrne
How many successful action franchises do we have now? That’s a more complicated question to answer than one may think. That is, especially after the surprise 2014 revelation of a film that was John Wick. Besides revitalizing Keanu Reeves’s career, the film’s stunt work helped redefine the action genre for modern American audiences. That film series demonstrated to American viewers what successful action storytelling can achieve — something visceral and violent.
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movieweb.com | Gabriel Byrne |Gaius Bolling
For the entirety of its run, the John Wick franchise has managed to achieve box-office greatness. The first film, released in 2014, was the lowest-grossing of the bunch, but it performed well against its modest budget, and it became even more successful when it became available for home viewing. Across its four films, the franchise has cleared $1 billion worldwide, making it a truly lucrative property for Lionsgate.
