Entry No. 11:

Why I LOVE Drive-Ins

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For as long as I can remember, I've gone to the McHenry Drive-In theatre over the summer while up at my lakehouse in nearby Round Lake. This year, during Shark Week, they had a double-feature, The Meg 2 would open for Jaws. I've seen horrors, comedies, and actions at the drive-in over the years. I love the overall experience because I feel like I've been teleported to an older time when drive-ins were more common.

I like how the drive-in is a whole experience, with set-up and downtime between the movies. Because you have to wait til sundown, people will go as the sun sets and relax for an hour or so beforehand. I love it when the cars honk, or when you see how "all-out" people go with snacks, blankets, and pillows.

That’s not to say that drive-ins are automatically better. There are bugs, the car is hot but outside is cold, and if you don't get a good spot, your neck and back will be uncomfortable from awkwardly laying. Use these warnings not as a deterrent, but as a reminder to get there early and to be prepared.

Drive-ins are becoming more and more of a novelty as the media shifts more to focusing on having you stay at home. There’s only a handful of them left. While regular theaters are about maximizing comfort with nice amenities, a drive-in is something that I would recommend everyone going to.