The coronavirus pandemic has changed many aspects of our everyday lives. From our workdays, drinks with friends and even our weekly salon appointments โ thereโs no denying our โnormalโ activities have been completely altered by the global health crisis.
Our monthly trips to the local cinema to catch up on the latest new Hollywood releases also being one of those said changes. With the COVID-19 lockdowns came the shut down of all the places we used to go to watch movies for date night and catch-ups with friends. But, if youโre seriously missing it, youโre in luck.
The rise of drive-in cinemas is happening right across Australia, with cinemas opening to cars so that you can stay safe and still catch that film youโve been dying to watch. Below, weโve rounded up just some of the drive-in cinemaโs open nationally.
So get in loser, weโre going to watch a movie.
MovโIn Car Drive-In Cinema
MovโIn originally started as a way to watch films from the comfort of your bed โ or, a hired bed in this case. But that much-loved setup is not suitable for the COVID-19 times weโre living in, so the outdoor cinema has had to adapt. A pop-up drive-in is coming to the Entertainment Quarter, starting May 28 and running right up until August 30 โ all on the EQโs carpark rooftop.
Films will screen from Wednesday โ Sunday weekly, with one movie on Wednesdays and two showings on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The lineup features classics like Grease and Dirty Dancing, as well as newer films like Joker, Knives Out and Jojo Rabbit.
Drive-In Movie Club
Melbourneโs Drive-In Movie Club will launch in August, giving people a way to escape the house and spend time out with friends (all while social distancing, of course). The pop-up will run for six nights and there will be capacity for 100 cars. The film program is still to be announced, but organisers promise thereโll be some family-friendly flicks on the cards.
Yatala Drive-In
If youโre in need of a desperate girls night fix, Yatalaโs drive-in is just the solution. Hosting a Pitch Perfect double feature, as well as Mean Girls and Clueless on the roster you can really make a night out of it. The Queensland drive-in is only offering online ticket purchases and will be running at 50 percent capacity. Normal social distancing rules will also apply to the snack bar.