Ayo! We’re back with another episode of BIRD PROTOCOL and, this time, we get to talk about some things we love… grenade fights, flamethrowers, John Wick, and Ana de Armas beating ass. That’s right, we’re here to discuss the recently released John Wick spinoff "From the World of John Wick: Ballerina" (or just “Ballerina”) in all its explosive glory. We recently went and caught it in theatres and, boy, is it fun. It isn't without missteps and flaws, which we also unpack. With that being said, have you ever seen someone bodyslam a man into a table and then vaporize him with a grenade? It’s awesome. Worth the price of admission.
In this episode, we discuss our first reactions to the film, what makes it different from the main John Wick films, and some of the more bombastic choices and set pieces. The highs are some of the highest for the franchise, and even with the obvious structural and narrative changes due to reshoots, it still rips. We also discuss the continued expansion of the Wick lore and how smartly the film changes the rules when it comes to action and choreography based on the limitations of the Eve character.
Then, we pivot to the new songs from rap legends The Clipse, which are both truly excellent, and revel in how Push and No Malice are restoring a long-dormant feeling. There’s no business like snow business, you know? We also praise Pharrell for his production on both tracks, which serve as a reminder that he’s one of the best producers out there (since people seem to have forgotten that fact). Otis also gives his review of the new Turnstile movie that is meant to accompany their latest album, “NEVER ENOUGH”.
From there, we discuss some of our favourite badass ladies in cinema. From Ripley to Mystique to Furiosa to Rita Vrataski to Trinity to The Bride… there are so many confident, smart, and powerful women who kick ass on the big screen. We take a moment to show them some love and give them their flowers.
That’s all for us this week. We’ll see you next weekend.
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