Psyche
Apr 27, 2024 - 13 min
The battle against the coronavirus might be the closest we'll get to starring in a blockbuster. "These movies are a popcorn affirmation of two ideas that we badly need right now: first, that it's exciting and revitalising to tackle a challenge of world-destroying dimensions, and second, that there's something we can all contribute to that effort." After re-watching Independence Day and Armaggedon during lockdown, Alyssa Rosenberg emerged with a stiffer spine than she had expected. Here, she contemplates the benefits of pure 90s escapism for The Washington Post.
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