The Atlantic
Is It Safe to Go Back to the Movie Theater?
Despite being indoors (a red flag), the sort of behavior engaged in at the movies is, relatively speaking, benign.
February 15, 2021
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As COVID-19 case numbers drop, hospitalizations decrease, vaccine administrations increase, and blockbuster season approaches, Americans who think big movies deserve a big screen are wondering when they can dare return to theaters. The closest deadline for many is the March 31 release date of
Godzilla vs. Kong: If you’re going to watch a skyscraper-sized monkey punch a battleship-length lizard, you probably want to do so on a screen the height of a McMansion.