Friday, May 21, 2010

Glancing At The Stars




Drive-in theaters have almost all but vanished. Most have been razed or turned into sites for swap meets.
But outdoor movies are becoming in vogue lately. There are a few drive-ins left and I’ve posted the links to them as well as to some of the outdoor movie events across the country.

My favorite outdoor movie spot is right up the road from us in Wimberley, Texas The Corral Theater  is not so much a drive-in but a walk-in. You can bring your chairs (and yes, there are some of us who take WondaWedges), blankets and coolers and watch a movie under the stars. 

  The Corral Theater, circa 1975

The first movie I saw at the Corral was City Slickers starring Billy Crystal.  There were horses in the field next to us and every time the horses on screen whinnied, the horses next door responded in kind. It was a very magical night and remembering it now makes me realize how truly special The Corral is to this community.

Let us know if you have a favorite outdoor movie spot!

Links:
Fremont Outdoor Movies
Boulder Outdoor Cinema
Hollywood Outdoor Cinema
McHenry Drive-In
Door County Drive In
Wilderness Theater

1 comment:

  1. Drive-In movies bring back a lot of good memories from my childhood. I can remember piling in the back of the station wagon with pillows, blankets, and lots of snacks. Good time for sure!

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