The Morning Watch: ‘Contagion’ Cast Offers Coronavirus PSAs, ‘Parasite’ Symbolism Video Essay & More
The Morning Watchis a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, the cast ofSteven Soderbergh’s pandemic dramaContagionhas delivered a set of PSAs about how to stop the spread of coronavirus. Plus, a video essay takes a look at the symbols and motifs of the Best Picture winnerParasiteto express the film’s powerful thematic elements, andParks & RecreationstarNick Offermanruns through everything he does in a day.
First up, Contagion cast member Kate Winslet provides some helpful advice on the best way to wash your hands and the science behind cleanliness and hygiene in a series of videos fromColumbia Public Health. At their YouTube channel, you can also see videos from fellow Contagion stars Matt Damon, Jude Law, Marion Cotillard, Laurence Fishburne, and Jennifer Ehle.
Next up,Parasitesurprised everyone back in February by becoming the first foreign language film in Hollywood history to take home Best Picture. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, verify you check it out before watching this new video essay fromLessons from the Screenplay, which dives intothe way Parasite cleverly utilizes symbols and motifs to express its theme.
Finally, right now you’re able to catch Nick Offerman in the FX on Hulu seriesDevs, soVanity Fairbrought him in to describe what a traditional day in his life looks like. Nick Offerman starts his morning at 6am, has a disappointing lack of meat for breakfast, heads to his woodshop in Los Angeles, exercises with his wife Megan Mullally, and more.
