"Most of the big, splashy tentpole projects proved disappointing, while several more modest films either produced or acquired by streaming platforms-and only briefly released in theaters-wound up making our year-end list. This pattern was not intentional. But streaming platforms have been increasingly moving into the film space with small to medium-sized budgets-i.e., the kind of fare that used to be commonplace but has struggled to compete over the last two decades as blockbusters and elaborate superhero franchises dominated the box office."
"Ana de Armas proves herself a fierce and lethal adversary against a cultish syndicate in Ballerina-excuse me, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Chronologically, Ballerina takes place during the events of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum. That film gave us a glimpse into John Wick's (Keanu Reeves) past as he sought aid from the Ruska Roma crime syndicate, led by the Director (Anjelica Huston), where he was"
Most big, splashy tentpole projects proved disappointing, while several modest films produced or acquired by streaming platforms and only briefly released in theaters emerged among year-end favorites. Streaming platforms have increasingly entered the film space with small- to medium-sized budgets, reviving fare that struggled against two decades of blockbuster and superhero dominance. Lingering superhero fatigue left only one superhero saga on the final list. Netflix's controversial bid to acquire Warner Bros. raises the possibility of a sea change in how movies are made and distributed. The year’s best selection resulted in a three-way tie. Ana de Armas headlines Ballerina, which connects to John Wick Chapter 3 and the Ruska Roma.
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