Lincoln Theaters Begin to Open as COVID-19 Persists: Theaters Enforce Pandemic Precautions
When I tell people that I went and watched Tenet, they are usually surprised. They are surprised that movie theaters are even open. So here is what you need to know about theaters during COVID-19 season.
Theaters are taking every precaution possible. They are cleaning the seats regularly. They are setting seats at a good distance from each other. They are only doing pre-chosen seats, so you have your seat picked before you even get to the theater.
Buying tickets is incredibly easy. There are multiple ways you can buy your tickets. First, there is the online option which is always good. Buying tickets like this allows for zero contact at the theater. All you need to do is buy the tickets and walk in for your showing. Secondly, there is a kiosk at the doors that are regularly cleaned and easy to use. Most theaters have them so you can use a touch screen to buy your tickets and choose your seats. Lastly, you have the option to buy tickets in-person.
I asked Union students and teachers if they would go to the theaters and tell me about their experience. Those that did go and watched something said that it was nice to actually be in the theater and enjoy a new movie. I also asked some students to try buying tickets using every way possible. They said that the easiest way was to just buy them online and avoid any wait or in-person interaction.
There are plenty of theaters to choose from. The three closest theaters that are open to choose from are all Marcus Theaters: Marcus South Pointe, Marcus East Park and Marcus Lincoln Grand. They are all within three miles of Union and are taking cleaning very seriously. Marcus Theaters has good deals such as $5 Tuesday and $6 Student Thursday.
If you want to go to the theater but don’t really know what to watch, here is what I suggest out of what is playing. Tenet is incredible. The New Mutants has finally been released after years of being put on hold. If you don’t want to watch anything new they are always showing oldie movies like Jaws (1975) and The Goonies (1985). If you are looking for something to do on a Tuesday, then I would say go enjoy a new movie.
TJ Pittinger is a Sophomore
Theology Major from
Gilson, Illinois