Theaters in the Age of COVID-19: A Look at the Past and Future of Cinema

By Hannah White
As a dedicated movie-goer, one thing I have really been missing since March is that excited feeling you get when you walk into a theater, ready to see the newest release on the big screen. There is something special about seeing a film in theaters. Maybe it’s the smell of buttery popcorn in the air or the fact that all your attention is dedicated to the film without the distractions of home. While I love the theater viewing experience, the movie theater industry has been on the decline for quite some time now, with streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ bringing a w...