Last night saw the following.
The Sheep Detectives , The Mandalorian and Grogu and In The Grey as a triple feature at Heddon Greta Drive In
Sadly heard them announce that the last weekend in November will be the end of the line for the Drive In. The land it’s on has been sold to developers but got a two year stay of execution. But sadly the end of November will be it.
Surprised there still is a drive-in. Were many people there that night?
Can’t speak for that particular location but I’ve been to the Coburg and Dromana drive-ins in Vic and they both get decently busy. I’d imagine there’s less overheads with staffing which helps. Shame the one in Dandenong shut.
There were a few there for the first two movies but i think it got a little late for some for the 3rd movie which started at 10:30
There’s one in Blacktown.
Dad used to shove bean bags into the Datsun and we went to movies, E.T was one I remember, sad they’re going.
I thought they were all gone in Sydney after Bass Hill closed.
Surprisingly not. Blacktown is still going, helps it’s next door to an Atura hotel, and fairly easy to get to if you can cop a toll. Not a bad spot to watch a film actually.
Dromana ‘3’ Drive-Inn is iconic and still does a roaring trade at key times of the year, I’d predict it’ll be Australia’s last to close. Helps that it’s in a holiday spot (Peninsula) and is right next to the old freeway.
Used to love sneaking a peek out the window driving along 
Still remember how big it was when they constructed the 3rd screen 20-odd years ago.
Definitely 'reckon it’ll be the last, and with a lot of longevity. There’s doubt Village will keep the Coburg site after the lease ends in 2028. Will be a real shame to see that one go.
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Here’s a silly question…why did Roadshow feel the need to identify themselves as The Australian Company back in the 70s and 80s.
(BTW - this is a really good reconstruction of the extended opener - this is the one that set it all off)
There were other Australian companies releasing films that were 100% Australian owned. And Roadshow wasn’t that different from any other Australian company at the time, what made them The Australian Company?
It’s like if I were to describe myself as The Australian Legend, or if we were to describe WIN as The Australian Pack of Arseholes. What makes it any different to the other Australian legends or packs of arseholes.
Horror pulling in the numbers once again at the cinemas:
https://www.npr.org/2026/06/05/nx-s1-5845364/backrooms-obsession-review
I guess Scary Movie is horror although it’s tenuous.
Backrooms is great.
I do want to see them all, purely off fantastic reviews, word-of-mouth or both, even though I’m not a true horror fan per sé. I’ll probably wait to rent or stream.
Overheard teenagers yesterday just in the street talking about going to see Obsession last night.
I loved the OG Scary Movies and thought they were brilliant send ups of the late 90s slashers!
Some people say the 3rd (without the Wayans involvement) was the best one though, when I think the Zuckers came in (of “Flying High” fame). And I think the 4th twenty years ago did best box office wise. Some different cast as well, despite keeping central leads. I did like the great Leslie Nielsen’s addition (of course from Zucker’s earlier projects) and Charlie Sheen at the start of “Two and a Half Men” fame. And an oddity in that Disney originally oversaw the first three, when they owned the original Miramax and a shame Harvey Weinstein’s name is forever attached to this franchise as well.
Kind of funny too how Miramax (via Dimensio) did both Scary Movie and its core parody Scream, with both IP now of course under Paramount.