Young Cinephiles

We look at why Gen Z has been hitting the movie theater.

Good morning! Have you been seeing a lot of movies lately? Me too. Let’s talk about it.

There’s been a notable rise of Gen Z cinephiles. My colleague found that our generation has been flocking to theaters to see indies, classics and blockbusters. Social isolation and social media may have something to do with it.

Recently, I’ve seen “Primetime,” “You Can See Everything” and “Club Kid.” “La Bola Negra” and “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” are next on my list.

What movies are you excited about? Email me.

We’re also covering:

  • A global outage

  • Bonobos

  • Sweet treats


What to discuss in class today.

Senator Chris Van Hollen, in profile, wearing a dark suit jacket, light blue shirt and patterned tie.
Senator Chris Van HollenTierney L. Cross/The New York Times

1. Senator Chris Van Hollen said he would challenge Senator Chuck Schumer for majority leader. The announcement set up a clash among Democrats.

2. Microsoft is trying to fix a global outage. The company is working to improve services for the hundreds of millions of people affected.

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