At the drive-in: the best films you can see from your car

One movie-going experience Covid-19 can’t spoil, drive-in cinemas nationwide are making a spectacular comebackThe summer stretches out before us like a featureless desert, devoid of music festivals, sporting events, weekend breaks, pagan rituals and other seasonal fixtures. There’s not even much on at the cinema yet. But film fans at least have a novel alternative this year: drive-in movies are making a spectacular, socially distanced comeback. And if it rains, you just turn on the wipers.The ritual has moved on from its 1950s golden age, but not a lot. It is pretty much the same at most locations: a pre-booked parking slot; a programme of family movies, 1980s classics and recent hits; sound comes either through a dedicated radio frequency or a loaned portable speaker; food and drink can often be ordered online and delivered to your car (any cuisine you like so long as it’s American). Prices are typically £25 to £50 per car, often with discounts for NHS workers. And some venues are offering drive-in comedy, music and even “silent car discos”, too. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/jul/20/at-the-drive-in-the-best-films-you-can-see-from-your-car #film #culture