Independent movie theaters, live venues get help from stimulus package NKC theater says it's like Christmas came early A lot of movie theaters are being left empty, even during the holidays. Many of them are on the verge of closing because of the pandemic. But it looks like help is on the way, which could keep places like Screenland Armour open. and last updated 2020-12-22 18:34:24-05 NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. â A lot of movie theaters are being left empty, even during the holidays. Many of them are on the verge of closing because of the pandemic. But it looks like help is on the way, which could keep places like Screenland Armour open.