Movie theaters may be closed, but if you’re looking for a cinematic escape, streaming options are endless.
But right now, many people are gravitating toward realism.
The 2011 film “Contagion” has surged in popularity worldwide since COVID-19 broke out. Alongside other outbreak thrillers,it’s regularly been among streaming services’ most popular movies — holding a spot on the iTunes top ten since January.
Why are so many people watching a movie about a pandemic—during a pandemic?
From Slate‘s Sam Adams:
For this meeting of the 1A Movie Club, we review “Contagion”— spoilers and all.
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