This week, Patrick Beatty is joined by Rebecca Frost and Richard Bonaduce to dissect a litter of new releases. From the high-octane action of “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” to the whimsical espionage of “The Phoenician Scheme,” the trio navigates through tales of cosmic introspection in “The Life of Chuck,” the trials of adulthood in FX’s “Adults,” and the heartfelt humor of “Mike Birbiglia: The Good Life.” Whether you’re in the mood for action, laughs, or a touch of the surreal, we’ve got the scoop on what’s worth your screen time and paycheck.

In Theaters

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (R)

“Ballerina” follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), a trained assassin on a revenge mission for her father’s murder. The film is adjacent to the John Wick Universe, taking place between the 3rd and 4th installments as Eve embarks on a relentless quest, confronting a powerful adversary known as the Chancellor. It’s a new story in a world of familiar faces to the John Wick Franchise, but is it enough to be a worthy addition to the saga?

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

Richard: See It

Rebecca: See It

The Life of Chuck (R)

Based on Stephen King’s “The Life of Chuck” follows Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston) from his death during a global apocalypse back to his childhood. As the narrative rewinds, intimate moments reveal the profound impact of an ordinary man’s life on the world around him. Directed by Mike Flanagan, will this be another impressive Stephen King adaptation?

See It or Skip It?

Richard: See It

Rebecca: See It

The Phoenician Scheme (PG-13)

Wes Anderson delivers another visual treat and follows Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), a wealthy arms dealer facing a moral crisis. When assassination attempts threaten his life, Korda seeks the help of his estranged family and band of eccentric characters to help save him. Does this separate itself from the other Wes Anderson films, or will it be forgotten?

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: Skip It

Richard: Skip It

Rebecca: See It

What’s Streaming?

Mike Birbiglia, The Good Life (Not Rated)

Mike Birbiglia returns to the Beacon Theater and delivers a stand-up special that blends humor with introspection. His signature style of long-form comedic storytelling is on full display, centering on family, aging, health, and finding joy in kindness.

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

Rebecca: See It

Adults (TV-MA)

“Adults” is a comedic exploration of the lives of five friends navigating their twenties in Queens, New York. Brought to us by FX, which is crushing it with original content, will this be the next “Broad City”?

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

Rebecca: See It

Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster (TV-PG)

This gripping documentary reveals the true story of the Titan submersible that imploded during a dive to the Titanic in 2023. It explores how ambition, ignored warnings, and risky engineering led to tragedy. Featuring firsthand accounts, archival footage, and expert insight, the film unpacks the events leading to one of the most shocking deep-sea disasters in recent memory.

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

Predator: Killer of Killers (R)

The Predator franchise goes animated with this new anthology-style film. Set across different eras, Viking times, feudal Japan, and World War II, the movie follows history’s fiercest warriors as they each go head-to-head with a deadly Predator.

See It or Skip It?

Patrick: See It

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