Episode 148 Contagion

Reversing our brand of not capitalizing on current trends, this week Matt chose a movie that directly relates to the one thing that everyone is talking about! Written by Scott Z. Burns and directed by Steven Soderbergh, Contagion (2011) envisions what a present-day deadly global pandemic might look like. Told from multiple viewpoints and boasting a star-studded cast, this brisk thriller manages to strike the right balance between scientific fact and cinematic spectacle. Join us for an anxious conversation about the proprietary nature of blood, how Gwyneth Paltrow is similar to Judge Doom, and the unifying horror of how often we touch our faces, this week on Ex Rated Movies!