MARION, Iowa (KCRG) -James Berndsen used to go to the movies once a week, but COVID-19 put a pause on his routine. On Sunday, he finally sat back in the seats of Collins Road Theatres in Marion for one of the biggest premieres of 2020. ”Wonder woman! I’ve been waiting for it, it was delayed because of the pandemic, I’m very excited,” says Berndsen.
Christmas is usually one of the busiest times of the year for movie theaters. And while the lines at Collins Road Theatres weren’t as long as they usually are during the holidays. Owner Bruce Taylor says big titles like “Wonder Woman 1984″ and “News of the World” are starting to fill seats. ”Business has been fairly brisk considering COVID-19. It’s still not where it needs to be, and all that, but it’s a lot better, and I think things are going to be looking up on the movies,” says Taylor.
Between the pandemic and being damaged by the August derecho, Collins Road Theatres has been closed almost half of 2020. ”And we’ve turn lemons into lemonade, because everything got damaged. We had to replace the ceiling tiles and the lighting and the carpet and the seats and everything. Now we’ve basically got a whole new theater,” says Taylor.
Renovations include reclining seats, and an upgraded filtration system. The theatre is also offering private screenings...all to help protect movie-goers from COVID-19. Taylor says that’s been a popular option for families who want to go to the movies, but want to keep some space from other people. “It’s time to come back to the movies, and this is the only place you get real butter on your popcorn,” says Taylor.
Berndsen says he feels safe, with everyone wearing masks and distancing. ”There’s nothing like theater experience in the big screen. And seeing how people react to the movie, I really love coming to the theater,” says Berndsen. And, he’s looking forward to his next trip to the movies.
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