Drive-In Movie Theaters

[SoonerGirl06]

Are they still around and do ya'll know of any close to McKinney and/or Ft. Smith?


The last time I saw a movie at a Drive-In was when I was a little girl and they were showing Grease.

I think it would be sooo cool to go to one and "re-live" the memories.

[yermom]

there is one in OKC somewhere and Admiral Twin in Tulsa (seen in The Outsiders)

i always drive by that theater on the way home to Owasso on I-244

[LilSooner]

There is one off of 240 and western or walker we can't remember which.

[Petro-Sooner]

Was one in tahlequah back 9 years ago or so. Not sure if its still around.

[Widescreen]

there is one in OKC somewhere and Admiral Twin in Tulsa (seen in The Outsiders)

i always drive by that theater on the way home to Owasso on I-244
I used to go there from time-to-time. I think the last movie I saw there was Jack the Bear (which was horrible, BTW).

[phead903]

I think there is one in Poteau - at least there used to be one.

[yermom]

i think the last one i remember seeing was Police Academy 5 and She's Having a Baby

[Jimminy Crimson]

The Beacon in Guthrie (on Division) is where we used to go in high school.

Winchester is the one on the southside. North of 240 on Western.

[SicEmBaylor]

There's one just right up HW-75 from you in McAlester.

It's really not all that far away.

[olevetonahill]

Poteau !
I wanta go , I be sneakin in, in the trunk !:D

[StoopTroup]

Ahhhh....the memories....

http://www.theoutsidersbookandmovie.com/files/admiral_drive_in_front_gate_image.gif

[phead903]

Poteau !
I wanta go , I be sneakin in, in the trunk !:D

You're in, but you are bringing the Natty!

[olevetonahill]

You're in, but you are bringing the Natty!
Long as its in the Trunk with ME , thats cool :P

[StuIsTheMan]

I remember going to the drive in...my girlfriend, now wife, would just hum thoughout the entire movie...on and off of course:D

[SoonerGirl06]

There's one just right up HW-75 from you in McAlester.

It's really not all that far away.

It's not that far away at all! Thanks!

I remember going to the Drive-In in Lawton (I think it was called the 82nd Drive-In) off of 82nd street. My mom would make my sister and I take baths and put on our pajamas before we went, that way we'd be all ready for bed when we crashed in the back of the suburban at the end of the first feature. If I remember correctly, they showed double features all the time there.

Big ol' bags of homemade popcorn, cokes and M&M's... plus trying to get the damn speaker to hang onto the window just right...

Wow! What a smile those memories bring to my face!

[OUinFLA]

We still have one here in Lakeland, with TWO screens.
Watch out the front or the back :D

I cant remember what the last movie I saw at a drive-in was, I was usually trying to get my hands all over parts of my date that she didnt always appreciate. We didnt go to the drive-in to see the movie.

[Scott D]

Poteau !
I wanta go , I be sneakin in, in the trunk !:D

those were the days, 5 people in the monte carlo, 3 more in the trunk. :D

[SicEmBaylor]

It's not that far away at all! Thanks!

I remember going to the Drive-In in Lawton (I think it was called the 82nd Drive-In) off of 82nd street. My mom would make my sister and I take baths and put on our pajamas before we went, that way we'd be all ready for bed when we crashed in the back of the suburban at the end of the first feature. If I remember correctly, they showed double features all the time there.

Big ol' bags of homemade popcorn, cokes and M&M's... plus trying to get the damn speaker to hang onto the window just right...

Wow! What a smile those memories bring to my face!

I've never been to a drive-thru. I keep wanting to stop there sometime on my way to or from Waco, but that'd be kind of lame.

[Scott D]

I'll let someone else have that softball lob.

[sanantoniosooner]

I believe the one off Western and 240 is called The Winchester.

I've seen several movies there. It's been a while though. I believe the last time was Titanic and Deep Impact as a double feature. It's a lot of fun.

[sanantoniosooner]

http://www.pinballrebel.com/drive/open/okc/photos/winchester%20(28).jpg

[bluedogok]

www.driveintheater.com (http://www.driveintheater.com/index.htm)

There is a relatively new one in Shiner, we haven't made it down there yet.

[Sooner Born Sooner Bred]

http://www.pinballrebel.com/drive/open/okc/photos/winchester%20(28).jpg
I went to the Winchester twice this summer. It's a pretty good deal. You have to pay per person and it's about $5 for three movies. Their concessions are reasonably priced too. We always bring our own adult beverages though.

[swardboy]

We have one on Historic Route 66 between Carthage and Joplin, MO. Ironically, it's called the "66 Drive-In".'

There's another one on the west side of Joplin on old 66, but it's out of business and houses junk cars now. The screen still stands and looks like it's brand new and ready to show a feature film....sad.

[Scott D]

well it *is* Joplin you're talking about...a place where I was told by a resident it wasn't a good idea to flash anything bigger than a $5.

[Taxman71]

I think there is still one in Chickasha. South part of town I think.

[sooneron]

Had a blast back in the day at the El Rancho in Norman. Good times...

We have one near us up here- it seems to attract the local hillbillies and the screens are really small- too many of them in a small place on a hill...

http://www.abandonedbutnotforgotten.com/warwick_drive_in_movie_theater.htm

Check out the pic on the bottom. Yes, the screen is that crooked.

[IB4OU2]

I haven't been in years. I think I saw Cheech and Chongs "Up In Smoke" but I could'nt see it very well 'cause of all the smoke and damaged brain cells.

[olevetonahill]

I haven't been in years. I think I saw Cheech and Chongs "Up In Smoke" but I could'nt see it very well 'cause of all the smoke and damaged brain cells.

Thats the ONLY way to watch any of the C an C movies :pop:

[hookem31]

Ennis, Texas

http://www.galaxydriveintheatre.com/

[soonermagicgirl]

WOW drive in movies..., That brings back memories.. Haven't been to one of those in YEARS....

[Sooner-jackman]

Yes!

[journeyman]

I think there is still one in Chickasha. South part of town I think.

Chickasha is still open. Weatherford has one as well - closed but for sale.

[proud gonzo]

I've only been to a drive-in once. We saw Men in Black and Jurassic Park II.