Ngl that's creative, but something about that seems so wrong🤣😅

A drive-in is kind of a novelty experience. I won't say it's "better" than a movie night with friends at home if that's all someone wants. But I do think it's more enjoyable for a group of friends than an indoor movie theater experience. When I go to the theater with friends everyone kind of just dissapears into the crowd once the lights go out, for the most part. It also gets people out of the house, and depending on what of events/concessions the drive-in offers you could have alot of fun with that. Today may be an stay-at-home age, but more people are at least trying to get out more for their nightlife, and social experiences are gaining more and more traction.

That's true. Retention is probably very hard considering that old school movie watching culture isn't the same.

Lol it kind of just sounds like you guys aren't movie people😅 But no, I get what you mean. Though, I feel like Drive-Ins are specifically for those who enjoy the go-out-as-group movie experience. If someone doesn't like that, they won't really get much enjoyment from it.

I'm with you. It may be a dying industry but from my perspective the newer generations LIKE old school experiences as long as they have a new twist/flash coat of paint on them. That's literally hipster culture lol. Camping overnight sounds great if there's more things going on.

I don't think they meant a listen party for cars, I think they meant something more like an outdoor concert environment? Especially considering drive-ins thrive at the same time of year as outdoor music festivals (summer & spring)

Probably not unfortunately.

I definitely agree that theater's are struggling. But now would be a great time for theater industry to innovate a little. Easier said than done though, i suppose. Are the theater + comedy night combos working?

That makes sense. But also sucks considering all anyone's getting on that land are apartments and data storehouses lol

Yeah, I know about Vineland's but sadly that other one in Newark seems to be out of commission. The business hasn't showed any movies since 2021, and the website is oddly inactive with no real explanation why? There've recently pivoted to doing some kind of Christmas lightshow but everything else seems dead.

Shame.