We're back! And this week, Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) sit down to talk the move FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK: BALLERINA.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

An assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma organization sets out to seek revenge after her father's death.

Directed by: Len Wiseman Written by: Shay Hatten Starring: Ana De Armas, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, Lance Reddick

*Clip from BALLERINA courtesy of Lionsgate.

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All good things must come to an end...maybe. This week, Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING, plus share our favorite scenes from throughout the franchise.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Ethan Hunt and the IMF team race against time to find the Entity, a rogue artificial intelligence that can destroy mankind.

Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie Written by: Erik Jendresen & Christopher McQuarrie (Based on the TV series created by Bruce Geller) Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Henry Czerny, Shea Whigham, Angela Bassett, Greg Tarzan Davis, Holt McCallany, Nick Offerman, Janet McTeer, Rolf Saxon, Lucy Tulugarjuk, Hannah Waddingham, Tramell Tillman, Katy O'Brian

*Clip from MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

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This week, it's time for takeoff as Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@karenmpeterson) sit down to talk FIGHT OR FLIGHT.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

A mercenary takes on the job of tracking down a target on a plane but must protect her when they're surrounded by people trying to kill both of them.

Directed by: James Madigan Written by: Brooks McLaren, DJ Cotrona Starring: Josh Hartnett, Charithra Chandran, Katee Sackhoff, Julian Kostov, Marko Zaror, JuJu Chan Szeto, Danny Ashok

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We're back in the MCU this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk THUNDERBOLTS*.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Directed by: Jake Schreier Written by: Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo Starring: Florence Pugh, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Harbor, Sebastian Stan, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Olga Kurylenko, Geraldine Viswanathan

*Clip from THUNDERBOLTS courtesy of Marvel Studios.*

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Vampires are back (did they go somewhere?) this week, and Derek and Karen are excited to sit down and talk SINNERS.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

Written and Directed by: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, Jack O'Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, Jayme Lawson, Omar Miller, Buddy Guy, Delroy Lindo, Li Jun Li

*Clip from SINNERS courtesy of Warner Bros.

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This week Karen Peterson and Derek Miranda sit down to talk war films, propaganda, and WARFARE.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

A platoon of Navy SEALs embark on a dangerous mission in Ramadi, Iraq, with the chaos and brotherhood of war retold through their memories of the event.

Directed and written by: Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland Starring: D'Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett, Joseph Quinn, Charles Melton, Taylor John Smith, Michael Gandolfini, Noah Centineo, Nathan Altai, Donya Hussen

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Things are getting a little freaky this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk FREAKY TALES.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Four interconnected stories set in 1987 Oakland, CA. will tell about the love of music, movies, people, places and memories beyond our knowable universe.

Directed and written by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Starring: Pedro Pascal, Ben Mendelsohn, Jay Ellis, Normani, Dominique Thorne, Jack Champion, Ji-young Yoo, Angus Cloud

*Trailer for FREAKY TALES courtesy of Lionsgate.

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It's an A24 kind of week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk DEATH OF A UNICORN.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Father-Daughter duo Elliott and Ridley hit a unicorn with their car and bring it to the wilderness retreat of a mega-wealthy pharmaceutical CEO.

Written and directed by: Alex Scharfman Starring: Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Steve Park

*Clip from DEATH OF A UNICORN courtesy of A24.

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It's double the De Niro this week when Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) and Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) talk THE ALTO KNIGHTS.

We're also sharing our Top 5 (or so) Robert De Niro films.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

Two of New York City's most notorious organized crime bosses vie for control of the city's streets. Once best friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals set them on a deadly collision course.

Directed by: Barry Levinson Written by: Nicholas Pileggi Starring: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Kathrine Narducci, Michael Rispoli, Cosmo Jarvis, Frank Piccirillo

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It's spy vs. spy vs. spy this week as Karen Peterson (@KarenMPeterson) and Derek Miranda (@DerekMiranda85) talk Steven Soderbergh's new spy thriller, BLACK BAG.

As always, featured reviews are done in two parts, a NON-SPOILER review with letter grade and brief discussion, followed by a more in depth SPOILER review.

PLOT SUMMARY:

BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh Written by: David Koepp Starring: Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris, Tom Burke, Marisa Abela, Gustaf Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan

*Clip from BLACK BAG courtesy of Focus Features

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