PnE 329 - John Wick: Parabellum

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The Perdidos na Estante team reunites as 'assassins' to dissect John Wick: Parabellum, starting with their signature 'kiss moment' for friends.

The episode begins with the hosts introducing themselves and sharing their 'kiss moment' dedications to friends, often connected through the RPG Guaxa podcast. They provide background on John Wick: Parabellum, including its 2019 release, $75 million budget, and filming locations. The discussion focuses on how the third film expands the universe by introducing the Adjudicator, who connects various storylines and characters like Winston and the Bowery King. The hosts praise the dog fight scene with Halle Berry, noting its lengthy takes and custom martial arts for the animals. They examine the film's shift toward comedy, highlighted by Mark Dacascos' charismatic performance and Keanu Reeves' minimal dialogue. The hosts critique the plot's circular nature, where John Wick's global journey ends back at the Continental, and analyze his aging and fatigue as narrative elements. They compare the film's tone to earlier installments, noting more classical music and less techno. The conversation touches on actors like Angelica Huston and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, such as Halle Berry breaking ribs during training. The hosts speculate on future films, including John Wick 5 and the Ballerina spinoff, and recommend similar action movies. The episode ends with the hosts sharing their other podcast projects and social media contacts.

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