Chicago’s ArcLight Theaters And Navy Pier IMAX Close Permanently

By Daniel Tucker
Hollywood Landmarks
The ArcLight Cinemas sign is pictured, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) / Associated Press
Hollywood Landmarks
The ArcLight Cinemas sign is pictured, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello) / Associated Press

Chicago’s ArcLight Theaters And Navy Pier IMAX Close Permanently

By Daniel Tucker
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major financial strains on movie theaters, and this week Chicago’s Arclight Theaters as well as the Navy Pier IMAX have all been forced to close permanently.

Reset explores what the closures mean for Chicago movie lovers.

GUEST: Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune film critic