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Coronavirus affects the entertainment industry
No event in recent history has affected the entertainment industry more than the coronavirus: live concerts are on hold, movie theaters remain empty, and socially distancing has become our new way of life. -
Drive-ins pop back up due to the coronavirus
“I think it's awesome because it's the perfect solution for the producers and the viewers, you can be in the safety of your own car, with friends or family and still get quality entertainment. AND...take your own goodies!"
Valerie O’Riordan -
Downsides to drive-in movie theatres
“...you had to leave your car and walk to the food booth - sometimes a considerable walk and, sometimes, miss part of the movie to do it. I remember not liking the noise of another vehicle entering or leaving in the middle of the movie; families often went to drive-ins and sometimes babies or little ones were noisy in a nearby car."
Ottilie Valverde -
Pop-up theatres are created to give people a taste of drive-ins
For those communities without drive-in theaters, pop-up theaters are being set up on a temporary basis. Fort Mason Flix in San Francisco, for example, operated in September and October, screening a variety of movies, from family films to blockbusters. -
Drive-in theatres might not survive once in-door theatres open again
“...drive-ins have the same type of snacks and stuff without the environment or peace inside of a movie theatre. If you are outside it could be loud, which you would most likely not get inside of a movie theatre. The overall experience of the indoor theatre is better in my opinion.”
Araav Patel ’22
