Abandoned Drive-In Movie Theaters – The Decline of the American Drive-In & How to Save Them
884 views · Published 4 March 2018 · 8:11 · Indexed 31 October 2026
Channel: Derelict Doug · 2018 · Entertainment
The drive-in is about as American as it gets. We love our cars and going to the movies is the standard fallback plan every weekend. However, many of these beloved outdoor screens are in constant peril of closing, reopening, and closing again. This summer, many theaters will be showcasing a live stream Jimmy Buffett concert, which in 2018 doesn’t seem to fit, but does the drive-in belong in the age of iPads and 3-D printing? The biggest event to happen to the drive-in industry, switching to digital, is advertised on dated websites with glittery backdrops that remind you of an early America Online profile. So why do we go? Why fight to keep these relics open? Because the drive-in’s quaint nature is no more than it advertises. In its simplicity, affordable tickets bring communities together on sticky summer nights and that’s a rarity today. Keep up-to-date with me here: https://derelictdoug.net https://twitter.com/Derelict_Doug
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