COVID-19

‘Eremita (Anthologies)’ Harbors Appeal Beyond the Average Pandemic Response Movie

By  Farah Cheded 

This anthology of shorts offers a precious peek at the directorial visions of five leading cinematographers.

Comic-Con at Home Requires More Than Online Panels

By  Brad Gullickson 

The reason we return to Comic-Con year after year is not to catch sneak peeks of movie trailers.

Moviegoing in The COVID Era: Going to the Movies is Now a Political Act

By  Christopher Campbell 

Any movie theater chains permitting mask-free moviegoing are making a clear political statement, even if they think they’re not.

Sony to Release a Rom-Com in Theaters One Week Before ‘Tenet’ Opens

By  Christopher Campbell 

Meanwhile, many moviegoers vow to stay home due to concerns over seating capacities and the lack of face mask requirements.

A Cautionary Tale About the COVID-19 Booty Call

By  Meg Shields 

Laughing at scary things is important, so here’s an animated short film about COVID-19 that ends with a cautionary country ballad.

All the Movie Releases Changed by the Coronavirus Pandemic

By  Christopher Campbell 

As theatrical releases continue to be postponed in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic, here’s a guide to what’s been delayed.

Is There An Audience for Social Distancing Shows After COVID-19?

By  Kieran Fisher 

It’s going to take something really special to make people want to relive these events.

The Forgotten History of Cinema’s First Pandemic

By  Ciara Wardlow 

Nobody knows what happens next, but here’s what happened last time.

The Weird Origin of Rocket Raccoon

By  Brad Gullickson 

James Gunn says Rocket’s origin will be a big part of ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’, and if he pulls even a little from the comics, then we can expect a lot of weirdness. Or, business as usual.