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Ballerina And What's Making Us Happy

2025/6/6
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The podcast hosts discuss the movie Ballerina, focusing on Ana de Armas' performance as the lead character. They debate whether she is a worthy addition to the action hero genre and compare her to Keanu Reeves' iconic role in the John Wick franchise.
  • Ana de Armas plays a ballerina-turned-assassin in Ballerina.
  • The movie is a John Wick spin-off.
  • The hosts discuss Ana de Armas' performance and whether she can carry her own franchise.
  • Keanu Reeves' presence in the film is also discussed and how it affects audience perception of Ana de Armas's role.

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John Wick's back in a spinoff new film, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. She plays a ballerina-turned-assassin making her way through the international criminal underworld, and crossing paths with some new and familiar faces — including the one and only Keanu Reeves.To access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening for Pop Culture Happy Hour, subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour+ at plus.npr.org/happy. )Follow Pop Culture Happy Hour on Letterboxd at letterboxd.com/nprpopculture )Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)