WILL A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES CHANGE FOREVER? Movie Theaters in Post-Pandemic Times
later or do chores. And you’re in it with the whole theater. Comedies are funnier when you laugh with others. A hero’s triumphs are more spectacular when you cheer them on together. (Who didn’t go nuts when Captain America caught Thor’s hammer in“Avengers: Endgame”?) When you leave the theater, you feel a little closer to the strangers around you, and having been immersed in the movie alongside your friends, you can discuss how you liked the movie on the way home. Of course, movie theaters will still change as a result of the pandemic. Theaters are working to become more digital, some even moving to eliminate paper tickets and creating options to order concessions before your arrival. More theaters may promote private viewings of movies so people can be more careful about whom they watch movies with. Some theaters are also trying to create more of an“experience” for moviegoers by offering a wider array of food and even comfier seats. However, these changes, especially given the circumstances of the past year, are hardly surprising. The movie theater industry has been evolving for over 100 years, and it certainly won’t stop evolving now.
Out of all the businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, few were affected
more than movie theaters. For the past year, as movies have debuted on streaming services rather than in theaters, many industry leaders, critics, and theatergoers alike have raised the alarming question: Did COVID-19 kill the movie theater industry? In short? No. Not by a long shot. Though the past year has left the industry somewhat beleaguered (AMC closed 60 theaters permanently, Cineworld reported losses totaling $2 billion, and the Alamo furloughed more than 5,000 employees).Yet, despite all of this, a night at the movies is here to stay. When aVox reporter reached out to various moviegoers about whether they would attend theaters once the pandemic ends, many of them said yes because streaming a film in their living room just can’t provide the same experience.
Watching a movie in a theater completely immerses one in the experience — you can’t pause the film to watch
Cheyenne’s 7 Secrets for a Successful Back-to-School Check-Up!
Have great timing. The time of the day can make or break an appointment. Don’t schedule appointments during lunch or naptime, and don’t interfere with sports or other extracurricular activities. Have your easy child go first. If you know one child is easygoing at the dentist, schedule their appointment first. Their siblings will pick up on their calm demeanor. Have a snack first. A hungry child is not a happy patient! Give them a little food before they come in so they won’t be hungry. (Bonus points if they brush before an appointment!) Let go of your anxiety. If you’re nervous, your children will be nervous, too! Leave your own dental anxieties at the door. Relax even if your child won’t cooperate. We all have bad days, and sometimes children just do not want to do what we need them to! This can be especially true for little ones. If they panic, it’s best that we all stay calm and work as a team. See you soon! –Cheyenne, RDH
Regular dental appointments are a vital part of helping children grow up to become healthy and strong — especially in school. According to the American Dental Association, dental diseases cause children to miss 51 million school hours each year! You can help prevent this with a back-to-school dental appointment before school even starts. This summer, conquer back-to-school appointments with these seven secrets for success! Plan ahead. It’s easy for the school year to sneak up on you, and a back-to- school dental appointment may not be on your mind until August. Call us right away if you don’t have an appointment yet, and be sure to book next year’s appointment well in advance. Encourage age-appropriate dental habits at home. Moms and dads can help their children by making sure kids brush two times per day for two minutes each time. Watch them until about age 12 to correct any bad habits. And don’t forget the floss!
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