As Tenet and NewMutants open, audiences weigh risk of going back to the movies
” gear up to hit the big screen, marking the first major films to open since theaters were forced to close in March, audiences are faced with the choice of whether or not to return to the movies.
Others, like New York native Christian Rivera, are yearning to see a new movie on the silver screen and are willing to travel far and wide to do so. Since cinemas are closed in Staten Island, where he resides, and in the rest of New York state, the 24-year-old is driving over an hour to Langhorne, Penn. on Sunday to be among the first to see “New Mutants” in theaters.
“Following protocols is pretty easy,” he says. “From what I could see, people were following the rules.” Wainscott added that he rarely indulges in concession stand treats, so he had no issues keeping his face covered with a mask. “I really want to see ‘Tenet,’ but I’m avoiding theaters,” the 38-year-old said. “My next-door neighbor died of the virus less than a month ago. My dad has a compromised immune system. I’m just not taking any chances.
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