Idon’t remember the last time I went to the movie theater two times in one week.

When I was little, going to the movies felt like a magical occasion. I would get my popcorn, go sit in a folding theater seat that threatened to swallow me whole and stare openmouthed at the massive screen while the vibrant colors and dynamic storytelling drew me into a fantastical world for an hour and a half.

The experience went beyond the movie, too. MJR Theaters used to feel like a second home, and hearing everybody clap along to their theme song made me think those strangers felt the same sense of community I did. It really was more than just a movie; it was a big night out .

But COVID stopped everyone from being able to see movies on the big screen, and that magic disappeared.

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