Social distancing in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancelation of nearly every major sport, the delay of numerous blockbusters, the closing of Broadway and a mass shift to people working from home amid office closures. Thankfully, weve still got streaming services - especially Netflix.
MOVIES
Let's start with what Netflix claims to be the 10 most popular movies its subscribers are watching right now. Leading the pack is the Netflix originalSpenser Confidential, theMark Wahlbergaction-comedy that debuted on the platform last week. Based on the character created by author Robert B. Parker, the film co-starsWinston DukeandAlan Arkin is the latest collaboration between Wahlberg and directorPeter Berg.
The other films in the top 10 are library titles, a mix of romantic comedies, kids' movies, and a pair of timely thrillers:Outbreak, the 1995 drama starringDustin Hoffman, andFreaks, a 2018 thriller about a telepathic young girl who has been kept isolated for her entire life. The full list:
According to Netflix, the most popular television shows at the moment includeOn My Block, reality breakoutLove Is Blind, animated seriesParadise P.D., and, of course,The Office. Other new releases still generating strong viewership totals, at least according to the platform, includeCheer,I Am Not Okay With This,Bojack Horseman,Grace & Frankie, andUgly Delicious.
Netflix has a ton of random children's programming most people have maybe never heard of, and while it lacks in offering the kind of powerhouse animated films that Disney+ has to offer, there are plenty of options with which to keep a child home from school occupied. We hazard to make any recommendations herebeyond finding something your kid likesbut here's one, especially for toddlers:Llama Llama, based on the books byAnna Dewdneyand featuringJennifer Garneras the voice of Mama Llama.
Author - Christopher Rosen, Vanity Fair
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/03/best-movies-tv-netflix-coronavirus
