From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is out in theatres this weekend, whether it deserves to be or not. (Our critic argues: not.) The latest in the franchise starring Ana de Armas, Anjelica Huston and Ian McShane is a sad attempt to Marvel-lize the Wick series, cluttered with scenes that fail to raise the pulse, writes critic Barry Hertz. Read full review.

And our theatre critic Aisling Murphy was in Stratford recently, where she took in Kat Sandler’s refreshed Anne of Green Gables, a production she calls “heartwarming, gut-wrenching and life-affirming.” Read full review.

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