Drive in…
When I was about eight we went to the drive in theatre- at the time it was a 5 minute drive from my house. It is no longer there- instead it was replaced with factories and they expanded the bowling alley and built a service station. It got me thinking though, as Shun is always at me about how he wants to go to a drive in movie, how many drive in`s were left in Australia, or Queensland at least. I keep telling him there are not very many around and that the concept is actually quite American and not Australian.
A quick google later…Apparently though, there are two left in Brisbane area. One at Aspley & another at Yatala (near the famous pie shop!).
The movies I saw at the drive in movie- Mrs Doubtfire and something else….I can not remember the other movie. My parents took us and dad told us stories about the car he shared with his friends at 16 & 17 that was an old ambulance. Apparently it was great because you could go to the drive in, pay for two people, but store 10 people in the back!
I think I am going to have to take Shun (since he is 27 and has never been and all!)- probably to Yatala- Will bring back a little nostalgia (natsukashii na!)….
Have you ever been to the drive-in? Are they common where you are? What was the first movie you saw at one?
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I’ve never been to a drive-in theater. But when I was younger there were several in the area where I grew up and some of my friends used to go regularly with their families. I always thought it sounded like a fun idea. I suspect it’s more fun as a child, but I could be wrong…Nowadays I like super comfort when I’m watching movies and don’t think I can get that in my car – LOL.
I haven’t been to the drives since I was a kid! I think the first movie I saw was Grease. That dates me
We had two in Canberra – Not sure if one of them is still there, but the other one was turned into a caravan park
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We went once, and saw ‘Robin Hood – Prince of thieves’ and ‘Mermaids’.
I don’t remember a lot of it, except for falling asleep through most of Mermaids!
Oh memories! A big group of us girls used to go to the drive in movies at 16/17 down at Yatala and then onto the Gold Coast afterwards. It was quite fun, but it isn’t the most comfortable thing! (A Hyundai Charade full of five girls!!!)
I think the whole “drive in, people pile-up” must be a common factor of our father’s time as my Dad used to talk about how they would hide 5 to 10 people in the boot. Tsk tsk – such rebels! We saw Twister at the Capalaba drive in as a family and afterwards, Sgt Bilko (which we promptly “drove-out” away from!)
I think it’s a great idea to take Shun to the drive-in. Nostalgia is always fun to indulge in!
I have never been… though I would love to go one day! Maybe I will take Naoki to the one in Yatala in May!
There aren’t many drive-ins left in the States, either. I think I have a vague memory of going with my mom once, but I’m not sure. These days, most people prefer the climate-controlled comfort of a proper movie theater and the fantastic sound quality that goes with it – a huge improvement over those little speakers at the drive-in!
I’ve never been. There was only one drive-in in my town and it showed “adult entertanment” if you know what I mean so….
Your saying that you went to see Mrs. Doubtfire with your parents really makes me feel old. I was already living in Japan and all that when that movie came out. Sigh! LOL!
I went my my mom and brother once or twice when we were back in elemntary school. Now I have absolutely no recollection of what movie we saw thought but i remember thinking how cool it was to be watching the movie in our car hee hee
Now I’m afraid I’d be one of those atmosphere controlled movie theater snobs… but for kids drive ins are really a fun treat!!
I wonder if the ones near the city i grew up are still even open.!
Never been to a drive in, however I’ve been to see a movie outside in a park! that was great fun – I think we saw Gone with the wind or some old classic like that. We had a picnic, and relaxed under the stars! I’ve noticed that there are a few other ones planned for this summer so hopefully we can go again!
I saw The Exorcist at a drive in in Melbourne, we don’t have drive ins in the UK.
Guera– I remember queueing for 3 hours to see Grease, it was and still is EXCELLENT!