Drive-ins are coming to Hollywood.
Post 43, the historic American Legion memorial clubhouse on Highland Avenue, is launching a drive-in screening collection beginning on Oct. three. “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” will kick issues off, adopted by “The Muppet Movie,” “Jaws,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Jurassic Park,” “Saving Private Ryan,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Chinatown.”
The drive-in comes on the heels of a number of premieres being held final 12 months in Post 43’s newly transformed indoor Legion Theater. Since the theater had to shut its door due to the pandemic, plans are being made to add 35mm projection to the drive-in, which at the moment contains 4K digital projection on a 38-foot customized-constructed display screen. The location can accommodate up to 30 vehicles.
“We feel it is our responsibility as keepers of that flame to preserve film exhibition for the public,” theater director Bill Steele mentioned in an announcement. “The studios have been very supportive of this effort as well.”
Post 43 drive-in theater in Hollywood
Courtesy: Post 43
Tickets begin at $65 per automobile. Reservations embody popcorn, soda and a collection of sweet for every visitor. Full schedule of upcoming screenings is offered at HollywoodLegionTheater.com. In addition to Post 43’s programming, the drive-in can also be accessible for personal occasions.
“I’m extraordinarily proud of our theater team here at Post 43 who led the charge on this from start to finish,” mentioned Post 43 commander Jennifer Campbell. “We are very fortunate to be in a place where we can internally develop these kinds of ideas and execute them quickly. In doing so, not only are we bringing joy to the greater Hollywood community we serve, we are allowing the veteran members of Post 43 the camaraderie of a shared experience all while creating new jobs in the theatrical exhibition sector, which as we all know has been very hard hit by the pandemic.”
Also in Hollywood, the Los Angeles LGBT Center and Lionsgate are internet hosting a profit screening of “But I’m a Cheerleader” on the highest of the parking storage at 1400 Ivar Ave., behind Arclight Hollywood, on Oct. 11.
“But I’m a Cheerleader” will accommodate vehicles in addition to socially distanced seats for 2. The occasion, the newest installment of the middle’s Out Under the Stars, coincides with National Coming Out Day in addition to the movie’s 20th anniversary.
