NationStates Jolt Archive

Ah, for the lost days of the Drive-In movie.

At their high-water mark in 1958, Drive-Ins accounted for more than 4,000 movie screens. Today, there are fewer than 500 drive-ins nationwide.

Although Drive-Ins have declined Drive-In “type” movies are still being made. A Drive-In movie is one that is over the top, has a story painted in broad brush strokes, acting that falls short (often by a wide margin) of Academy Award material, reliance on visuals over plot, yet is eminently watchable (make-out material is definitely a plus).

In short - a guilty pleasure.

Some modern day movies that would have been perfect in a Drive-In theatre:

Titanic
Independence Day
Jurassic Park
The Mummy
Stargate
Troy
Lord of the Rings
Waterworld (and most movies starring Kevin Costner)
any James Bond movie

Can you think of any other modern movies that were just meant for a Drive-In?

I saw Waterworld at the drive-in. It was still terrible.

I like drive-in movies however, but to truly enjoy one you require a large American auto. I suspect the reason that they are less popular is the increase in the number of imports and SUVs.

I havent been to the drive- in in so damn long but I like that they show you 2 movies plus you don't ever have to get off your lazy ass..except to get snacks. Last time I went I saw Rat Race and the second movie was Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

There is still a Drive-In near you (maybe).

DriveinMovie.com
http://www.driveinmovie.com/mainmenu.htm

Yeah I live in California so we still have a few left.

Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

???

I guess that is a nominee for a modern Drive-In type movie.

All films must be preceeded by Chilly Willy and Woody Woodpecker cartoons.

"ha-ha-ha-HA-ha".