Bring Back- "The Drive-In Theather" - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

ckent22 · 03-04-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Teabaggins

I'm not sure you understand what "a dime a dozen" means.
it means something is "very common" or easily accessible

depends on where you live. They are very common in some areas. i understand what it means.

carpaltonnel · 03-04-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FlipperWasIrish

I don't know about pristine, but a number of Drive-Ins are still open with in a couple of hours of Long Island, either in New York or New Jersey. Do a web search and you will find them.

Get out and go to one.

Actually Long Island used to have a bunch of Drive-Ins, but those days are long gone.

Thanks so much man, yeah I heard there were a few real close to where I live at one time. Now I think one is a Driving Range, and the other a mall.

fatediesel · 03-04-2009, 04:53 PM

My local drive-in got torn down for an apartment complex. I think it's days were done regardless. They hadn't done any repairs or renovations in my lifetime and it definitely showed. There were weeds all over the place, the bathrooms were almost unusable, and the speakers really sucked. Still was a fun place to go get drunk without being harassed. My last movies I saw in the drive-in was Austin Powers 2 and South Park Bigger Longer Uncut.

carpaltonnel · 03-04-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fatediesel

My local drive-in got torn down for an apartment complex. I think it's days were done regardless. They hadn't done any repairs or renovations in my lifetime and it definitely showed. There were weeds all over the place, the bathrooms were almost unusable, and the speakers really sucked. Still was a fun place to go get drunk without being harassed. My last movies I saw in the drive-in was Austin Powers 2 and South Park Bigger Longer Uncut.

A serious update could have saved them, seems like they milked it to it's death. Sad really.

jadedeath · 03-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Time for my 'Bale joke of the day'

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Some people are stupid and leave headlights on when they drive to the ramp.

Someone did that to Christian Bale once... it wasn't pretty.

Logan

kiskiboy97 · 03-04-2009, 05:22 PM

Still one in my neck of the woods.

http://www.thebrazos.com/home.htm

theshadow1234 · 03-04-2009, 05:40 PM

I think it would be cool to open up a drive in theatre. It would have to be one hell of a setup though to enjoy the quality of the movies though which can cost alot of $$$ in that area. It would also be to competetive out there. With IMAX, Home Threatres and Regular Theatres, I don't think Drive - In would last in my opinion. I personally wouldn't go though even if they did open one near my area because i have my own dedicated threatre at home now. People these days just feel alot safer staying home and watching Movies there. Less $$$ involved.

ckent22 · 03-04-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theshadow1234

I think it would be cool to open up a drive in theatre. It would have to be one hell of a setup though to enjoy the quality of the movies though which can cost alot of $$$ in that area. It would also be to competetive out there. With IMAX, Home Threatres and Regular Theatres, I don't think Drive - In would last in my opinion. I personally wouldn't go though even if they did open one near my area because i have my own dedicated threatre at home now. People these days just feel alot safer staying home and watching Movies there. Less $$$ involved.

that's exactly why there aren't as many open today.

Beta Man · 03-04-2009, 05:50 PM

I had one 10 minutes away from my house........ until last summer.... now it's gone.

My wife and I went once.... Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and War of the Worlds was on......... Two TERRIBLE remakes..... but the "experience" of it is pretty cool I guess. I'm 30, and when I was a kid (10-14 or so) I went to the drive-in movies with friends/family quite a few times..... there were two near our home-town, now neither one is in existence (at least that's what I hear)

PoLskA · 03-04-2009, 05:58 PM

there is one about 10 minutes from me...

never have been...

http://www.fordwyomingdrivein.com/

jruc03 · 03-04-2009, 07:03 PM

Here is the one i've been going to since I was about 5 http://www.starlitedriveinohio.com/photos.html. Its still in pretty good shape the owners are nice people. Admission is only 7 bucks for two movies back to back beats going to the regular theater anyday. It has FM radio for sound so the sound isn't bad especially with my two 8" subs in the trunk.

mario_capo · 03-04-2009, 07:09 PM

I lived on Long Island for the first 15 years of my life. The fist Drive-In I experienced was when my family went on vacation to Las Vegas (where I now live). We had family out here and my cousin took me and my sister to the Drive-In. We saw The 6th Sense and then Inspector Gadget. I fell asleep on Inspector Gadget. I was like 14 and I thought it was awesome. My cousin had a good sound system though and the audio went through a radio station he had to tune into. We basically sat in the bed of his truck with blankets and pillows with a cooler full of soda. Haven't been back there since I moved here, it's a little bit of a drive. But this thread makes me wanna go back.

SquidPuppet · 03-04-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

With todays technology couldn't they "update" the Drive-In experience? Using better tech might revive it?

Fog, full moon, other cars driving around DURING the movie, poor audio....there are reasons they are fading fast.

714 BLUMAN · 03-04-2009, 08:07 PM

IF YOUR IN THE LA AREA THERE IS A DRIVE IN LA PUENTE OFF THE 10 FREEWAY

lobo81865 · 03-04-2009, 08:09 PM

I am 43 years old, and have fond memories of going to the drive-in when I was a kid. One time they were having a Planet of the Apes triple feature, and during the intermission (close to Thanksgiving) they were throwing live turkeys off the roof of the snack bar as a promotion.

I was smaller, and faster than some of the adults, and I tackled one. I took him home, and put him in the pen with our chickens.

I would love to go to another one, but sadly none exist where I live now.

witheygull · 03-04-2009, 08:46 PM

Anyone looking for a drive-in near their location can check this page.

Though I don't go very often, I love the distinctly American nature of the drive-in. They originated in the U.S. in the 1930s and came to prominence here in the 1950s and are, I believe, a natural outgrowth of the American love for automobiles. If you never have been to one, you should definitely go just so you can experience a fading piece of Americana. I recommend a drive-in for very cheesy fare, especially exploitation movies (Grindhouse was an awesome show at the drive-in).

Chordata · 03-04-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

Well as your opinion I'll value it, but to some it is a cherished past time that reminds us of a sweeter time. I want to experience it for myself and see if it is memorable to me. Yes of course times have changed, but there is always a reason to "go back" IMO.

Amen; if nothing else it encourages frisky behavior!

dad2erin · 03-04-2009, 09:08 PM

Check here to see if any are near you.

http://www.drive-ins.com/srchdest.ht...=6&search.y=10

Mouse · 03-04-2009, 09:09 PM

I went to one about 2 hours from me back when I was about 12 years old... geez that was over 13 years ago now.

Man I'm getting old. Anyway! We watched two movies. All Dogs Go to Heaven (1 or 2, can't remember which one) and then a movie about Huckleburry Fin or something. It was both movies for one price but I was too young to bother remembering what my mother paid. My sister and me sat in the front while my mother and Step-father sat in the back seat. I enjoyed everything but there were a few kids running around... thankfully everyone was nice enough to turn their headlights off when they were in the park area.

The people talking trash about Drive-in movies must not have girlfriends. There were so many people back in the 50's-60's that would go pick up their date and take them to a movie because they could make-out without their parents around. Back then people were different... little kids didn't go to the Drive-ins at night and people didn't go around getting drunk and destroying things. The world has gone to crap since then and nobody respects anything or anyone now.

But I'm getting off subject - The Drive-in Movies now just don't do what they did in the 50's. People have more options of where to go on dates and parents are more lax about PDA (Public Displays of Affection) so the kids don't have to sneak off to a movie just to get some make-out time. Still, if you've got a loved one and there is a Drive-in Movie place near you... give it a chance. Maybe rent a convertible if you don't own one, let the top down and climb into the back seat and cuddle under the stars (maybe take a light blanket).

nolfoc · 03-04-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by carpaltonnel

I have never had the pleasure of attending a Drive-In Movie. I'm a 33 year old man from Long Island New York, with not a Drive-In Theather in sight. I'm sure I could drive out to the middle of nowhere and find one among the sticks somewhere, but is it worth it?

Name your movie/movies that you have seen at the Drive-in, and tell us all...Is it overrated or worth the price of admission?

im from LI as well, their use to be 2 drive ins.. one being in westbury.. i think its still around.. i could be wrong but i could be right..

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03-04-2009, 04:53 PM	#23
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	My local drive-in got torn down for an apartment complex. I think it's days were done regardless. They hadn't done any repairs or renovations in my lifetime and it definitely showed. There were weeds all over the place, the bathrooms were almost unusable, and the speakers really sucked. Still was a fun place to go get drunk without being harassed. My last movies I saw in the drive-in was Austin Powers 2 and South Park Bigger Longer Uncut.

03-04-2009, 05:22 PM	#26
kiskiboy97 Blu-ray reviewer Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	Still one in my neck of the woods. http://www.thebrazos.com/home.htm

03-04-2009, 05:40 PM	#27
theshadow1234 Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:9	I think it would be cool to open up a drive in theatre. It would have to be one hell of a setup though to enjoy the quality of the movies though which can cost alot of $$$ in that area. It would also be to competetive out there. With IMAX, Home Threatres and Regular Theatres, I don't think Drive - In would last in my opinion. I personally wouldn't go though even if they did open one near my area because i have my own dedicated threatre at home now. People these days just feel alot safer staying home and watching Movies there. Less $$$ involved.

03-04-2009, 05:50 PM	#29
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I had one 10 minutes away from my house........ until last summer.... now it's gone. My wife and I went once.... Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, and War of the Worlds was on......... Two TERRIBLE remakes..... but the "experience" of it is pretty cool I guess. I'm 30, and when I was a kid (10-14 or so) I went to the drive-in movies with friends/family quite a few times..... there were two near our home-town, now neither one is in existence (at least that's what I hear)

03-04-2009, 05:58 PM	#30
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:954 Blu-ray collection:2593 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:382	there is one about 10 minutes from me... never have been... http://www.fordwyomingdrivein.com/

03-04-2009, 07:03 PM	#31
jruc03 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cincinnati Ohio Home Theater Gallery:57 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:580 Trading Score:4	Here is the one i've been going to since I was about 5 http://www.starlitedriveinohio.com/photos.html. Its still in pretty good shape the owners are nice people. Admission is only 7 bucks for two movies back to back beats going to the regular theater anyday. It has FM radio for sound so the sound isn't bad especially with my two 8" subs in the trunk.

03-04-2009, 07:09 PM	#32
mario_capo Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Home Theater Gallery:2	I lived on Long Island for the first 15 years of my life. The fist Drive-In I experienced was when my family went on vacation to Las Vegas (where I now live). We had family out here and my cousin took me and my sister to the Drive-In. We saw The 6th Sense and then Inspector Gadget. I fell asleep on Inspector Gadget. I was like 14 and I thought it was awesome. My cousin had a good sound system though and the audio went through a radio station he had to tune into. We basically sat in the bed of his truck with blankets and pillows with a cooler full of soda. Haven't been back there since I moved here, it's a little bit of a drive. But this thread makes me wanna go back.

03-04-2009, 08:07 PM	#34
714 BLUMAN Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:ANAHEIM	IF YOUR IN THE LA AREA THERE IS A DRIVE IN LA PUENTE OFF THE 10 FREEWAY

03-04-2009, 08:09 PM	#35
lobo81865 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:563 Blu-ray collection:3659 DVD collection:3331 MA collection:1323 Digital collection:3019 iTunes collection:1553 Prime collection:950 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:102	I am 43 years old, and have fond memories of going to the drive-in when I was a kid. One time they were having a Planet of the Apes triple feature, and during the intermission (close to Thanksgiving) they were throwing live turkeys off the roof of the snack bar as a promotion. I was smaller, and faster than some of the adults, and I tackled one. I took him home, and put him in the pen with our chickens. I would love to go to another one, but sadly none exist where I live now.

03-04-2009, 08:46 PM	#36
witheygull Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:northwest GA, U.S.A. 4K collection:445 Blu-ray collection:2230 DVD collection:965 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Anyone looking for a drive-in near their location can check this page. Though I don't go very often, I love the distinctly American nature of the drive-in. They originated in the U.S. in the 1930s and came to prominence here in the 1950s and are, I believe, a natural outgrowth of the American love for automobiles. If you never have been to one, you should definitely go just so you can experience a fading piece of Americana. I recommend a drive-in for very cheesy fare, especially exploitation movies (Grindhouse was an awesome show at the drive-in).

03-04-2009, 09:08 PM	#38
dad2erin Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:south hadley, ma Home Theater Gallery:9	Check here to see if any are near you. http://www.drive-ins.com/srchdest.ht...=6&search.y=10

03-04-2009, 09:09 PM	#39
Mouse Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Texas, USA Blu-ray collection:83 DVD collection:116 Trading Score:1	I went to one about 2 hours from me back when I was about 12 years old... geez that was over 13 years ago now. Man I'm getting old. Anyway! We watched two movies. All Dogs Go to Heaven (1 or 2, can't remember which one) and then a movie about Huckleburry Fin or something. It was both movies for one price but I was too young to bother remembering what my mother paid. My sister and me sat in the front while my mother and Step-father sat in the back seat. I enjoyed everything but there were a few kids running around... thankfully everyone was nice enough to turn their headlights off when they were in the park area. The people talking trash about Drive-in movies must not have girlfriends. There were so many people back in the 50's-60's that would go pick up their date and take them to a movie because they could make-out without their parents around. Back then people were different... little kids didn't go to the Drive-ins at night and people didn't go around getting drunk and destroying things. The world has gone to crap since then and nobody respects anything or anyone now. But I'm getting off subject - The Drive-in Movies now just don't do what they did in the 50's. People have more options of where to go on dates and parents are more lax about PDA (Public Displays of Affection) so the kids don't have to sneak off to a movie just to get some make-out time. Still, if you've got a loved one and there is a Drive-in Movie place near you... give it a chance. Maybe rent a convertible if you don't own one, let the top down and climb into the back seat and cuddle under the stars (maybe take a light blanket).

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