If you’ve never been to a drive-in, take my advice, and use this summer as an opportunity to find a drive-in near you and go. The drive-in is something every movie-goer should experience. Before you jump into the car in search of adventure and greasy popcorn, however, let me first give you some advice on how to best optimize your drive-in experience. Blankets, pillows, and extra sweatshirts are essential. You also need to sneak in a plethora of snacks and beverages. My own personal preference is equal parts salty snacks and sweat treats. I’m not going to promote smuggling in alcoholic beverages. But, if one were to do such a thing, I bet, I’m just guessing, but I bet a light, summer beer like Corona would be just wonderful. You should also bring bug spray and an electric bug zapper (if you have one). If not, get one, they are extremely entertaining. Finally, how you park your car is essential. Parking your car so it’s facing the screen = rookie mistake. Always park your car so that you can hang out in the trunk with the back popped open; it’s the only way to go.
There really is nothing like spending a New England summer evening at the drive-in. I think my favorite part might be the drive home. It’s usually around 1am so everyone is exhausted. Everyone is calm, quiet, contented, half-listening to the radio. I just love driving by fields, lakes, and through the woods, with clouds of mist billowing over the road. It’ll make you never want to leave New England; take my word for it. I’m sure I’ve convinced you to try a drive-in, but this is a movie-review blog, so you’re probably wondering about the movie part of the drive-in. Honestly? Not that important. As long as you have good friends who will make the obligatory Grease references, refreshing beverages, and disgustingly unhealthy food – the movies don’t really matter. I had a wonderful time last night, which is a testament to the drive-in experience because I saw two truly dreadful movies.
The majority of this post has been dedicated to promoting the drive-in, because I really have no words for the movies that I saw. My friends and I ended up seeing Green Lantern and The Hangover Part II. I can say, without a doubt, that Green Lantern is one of the worst movies I have ever seen in my entire life. The Hangover Part II wasn’t much better, but that really only suffered from a lack of originality; it at least had a story, even if it was a story we’ve all seen before. Green Lantern on the other hand, Green Lantern lacked everything; good writing, acting, and a story. Having seen the movie, I’m still confused about a) the plot, b) his superpowers, and c) who or what he was fighting. Also, I’m going to try to not give anything away, even though I don’t think anyone with a brain should see this movie, but the ending suggests that the makers of the film believe there is potential for a sequel. REALLY??!!! REALLY??!!! Dear writers, all 4 of you, if I were you I would be ashamed, not trying to promote a sequel. Go back to your day job. Or go to the drive-in. I don’t really care, just please, don’t write a Green Lantern 2: The Revenge of the Yellow Stuff.*
*I sincerely doubt you could come up with a better title given your dialogue, backstory, and plot development – yeah I hated the movie that much.
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