As part of Newstalk's series championing the arts - The Show Must Go On, we wanted to hear how the cinema and film industry has been impacted by Covid-19. As well as how prepared they are to reopen.
Are there even any good films being made for them to show? And, how can they compete with streaming services?
Charlene Lydon, programmer for The Lighthouse Cinema in Smithfield and Pálás cinema in Galway and Mark Anderson, Director of Omniplex Cinemas told Kieran what they expect.
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