Yeah, when you think about it, they had to take up a lot of land. All those cars, the speakers, the space between the cars, and I vaguely remember a playground kind of area at the front, below the screen(s). That's a lot of space.
Unfortunately things often do boil down to $s and ยขs. It's understandable to a degree, but it doesn't mean everything. I'd love to see drive-ins make a come-back, aside from this covid or post-covid period. Honestly, I'd go if the one here were showing something I wanted to see! Even if it were a few years old.
When I think about it, it's shocking to me any of them have survived, especially in any area where real estate has gone up and up. It's a part of Americana. Which makes me wonder if drive-ins were a part of the culture in other countries. I have no idea.
Like you, the appeal of a drive-in is more to me now than it ever has been, and come to think of it, that's aside from the virus situation.
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GlenEllyn (21078)
4 years ago
Yep, they do take up a lot of real estate. It's sad that almost everything today comes down to $ and โต.
And yes! I do remember playgrounds at the front, although I don't ever remember making use of them. I'm surprised too, that any drive-ins have survived. I'm with you, I'd go if there was something I wanted to see, even if it is an older movie. It's an experience.
I remember as a kid, we'd all dress in our pyjamas so that when we got back from the movie, it was easy to head to bed. Just brushing our teeth and we were ready for sack time. It also made it easier if one of us fell asleep at the movie. Mom or Dad just carried them upstairs and put them in bed.
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