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Hi, film fans! |
It’s a weird week to be talking about movies. As I write this, we don’t know how the coronavirus news will play out across the country, but major cultural institutions here in New York closed at the behest of the governor and mayor, and we’re already seeing the delay of many major films. There was the next James Bond, “No Time to Die,” of course, the first to postpone, and then on Thursday came a flurry of delays, including “A Quiet Place II,” the “Fast and Furious” sequel “F9” and the biggest one, “Mulan.” |
Still, there are movies opening in theaters this weekend, most notably “The Hunt,” the controversial horror satire that was on, then off, then on again. As my colleague Jason Bailey wrote, the premise — about humans hunting each other — has been continually employed throughout the history of movies, beginning with “The Most Dangerous Game” in 1932. The remakes were often overlaid with concerns of the era, so is it any surprise that the latest version would pit liberals against conservatives? |
In the coming days, the conversation among film fans will probably turn to streaming, and already our critics are discussing whether we should lower our expectations for movies made just for online platforms. Their answers were surprisingly complex. |
Normally I’d sign off by saying see you at the movies. This time, I’ll wish you a safe and healthy weekend. |
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