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Five Reasons Movie Theaters Are ... Back?!

Plus, discussing the results of the SAG Awards and film critic Justin Chang on the incredible body of work of Wong Kar-Wai

By Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Daily Life in New York City Around The One-year Anniversary of The COVID-19 Shut Down Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images


Sean and Amanda dive into the return of the box office after Godzilla vs. Kong earned nearly $50 million over the holiday weekend. Are movie theaters back for good (0:00)? Then, they discuss the results of the SAG Awards and what they mean for up-in-the-air Oscar races, including Best Actress and maybe Best Picture (0:00). Then, they’re joined by L.A. Times film critic Justin Chang to discuss the incredible body of work of Wong Kar-Wai, one of the signature filmmakers of the past three decades and the subject of a breathtaking new box set from the Criterion Collection (0:00).

Hosts: Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins
Guest: Justin Chang

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