At least in this area.)ģ/5 is what I would give the drive in theater and I will tell you why in a sec. (This review probably applies to all drive-in theaters.
Van buren drive in theatre and swap meet movie#
I probably wouldve stayed if I just came here casually or had seen the movie already. As for me, my party and I agreed to leave half way into the movie because we couldnt stand missing all the details. Just go casually and dont expect too much (like I did). Just give this place a try and try it out yourself. If my review has turned you off in any way. I think this place is actually pretty great for the experience.
Van buren drive in theatre and swap meet windows#
So I cant comment on those.Īlso, if you plan on staying inside the car, keep in mind that, even with the windows down, it got quite stuffy and the windshield a bit foggy at times. Trucks definitely seem to be the best way to enjoy this experience (or the back of an SUV). Also, lots of laughing, talking, cars beeping, car alarms going off, headlights turning off and on, headlights being flashed onto the movie (thus washing it out), cars turning on and off, but thats kind of to be expected for a drive-in theater.ĭirectional signs should be dimly lit as it was a bit hectic and confusing coming here for the first time. We went over to ask them to turn it off, but they replied that they couldnt. The audience - Someone parked in front of us, facing us, but they wouldnt turn off their headlights (see pic, however, the picture doesnt really show the amount of glare that was on my windshield). The screen also felt quite small even though we were just parked 3 rows from the front. We went to watch a horror movie, but we could barely see any details in the dark which made it quite difficult to understand what was going on in many scenes. Im sure the screen resolution itself is fine, but it doesnt get dark enough outside for the screen to be very clear.
your battery might die.) Its transmitted through an FM radio, so how good can the quality be. (Also, keep in mind, depending on the condition of your car and car battery.
We have a mediocre sound system, but even so, there was a weird clicking noise throughout the entire movie. This place is good for the experience and probably better/more fun for people with children.Īudio - Unless you have a car with an amazing sound system, then your sound quality is gonna suck. For more ifo visit the Van Buren Drive-in website.Not the best for quality junkies. While drive-ins may seem obsolete when competing with the usual sit-down movie theaters, it is a funky alternative that local students can still take advantage of. Southern California lost a drive-in theater famous to the area, but the experience is not gone yet.įor those looking for a fun and private experience of nostalgia and comfort, the Van Buren Drive-In has the potential to deliver for students looking for activities to do around the area after 7:00 p.m. During COVID, I wanted to go to drive-in theaters because it was one of the only open things you could do.” “I heard about drive-in theaters because I would see them in old movies. “I did not know that drive-in theaters were still a thing until COVID-19,” said Emme Buhl, senior English major. “It is nostalgic.”ĭrive-in theaters are not the typical place to go to catch a quick flick, but coming out of the pandemic, drive-ins were a great spot for people to practice isolation and social distancing. Tristan Ryan, sophomore biochemistry and molecular biology major, had not been to a drive-in theater in years after the first couple of times he had gone with his family. Luckily, for students who live on campus or in the vicinity, Van Buren Drive-in Theater is still up and running, offering newly released films and older movies alike. This leisurely activity is an experience many students on campus may not have had. “This is one of the treasures of Los Angeles!! It can’t close!” Johnson wrote in his comment on the post. Among these commenters was actor and filmmaker Bart Johnson, better known for his role as Coach Bolton from “High School Musical.” The Mission Tiki Drive-in posted on Instagram to announce their closure and encourage their loyal customers to visit the Van Buren Drive-in Theater and Swap Meet on Van Buren Boulevard, which is a 12-minute drive from CBU.įans of Mission Tiki Drive-in flooded their post with comments expressing sadness about its closure.
Mission Tiki Drive-In Theater and Swap Meet in Montclair, Calif., closed on Jan. Drive-ins are popular as go-to places for families to take their little ones, couples to go out for date night or friends to have a fun outing. Drive-in movie theaters have been around since about 1910, but the first patented drive-in was established in 1933, according to the New York Film Academy.
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