pineda Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 story in Tomball Potpourri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoAtomic Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Sweet!! I've never been to a Drive-In, but I remember there was one in Houston off of I-45 and West Road when I was a kid (where Frye Electronics is now). This seems like it will work, even in Houston summers, because of the FM radio tuner thing. You can keep the windows up and the A/C on and still hear the movie. I'll drive to Tomball for this !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 "This seems like it will work, even in Houston summers, because of the FM radio tuner thing. You can keep the windows up and the A/C on and still hear the movie."Oh man, I hadn't thought of that. A parking lot full of cars and SUVs, idling for 2 hours? Even if you wanted to leave the windows down, everyone one else's exhaust would gag you. Guess I'll limit my drive-in watching to the spring and fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 Okay, I know this is going to seriously date me, but...When we used to go to drive-in movie theatres, everyone drove in and parked and turned off their engines. I can't remember anybody idling their engines, but I'm sure it happened somewhere. It was always such a treat to go to the drive-in! If you were lucky enough to go there in a pick-em-up truck with your friends, you could back into a space, let down the tailgate, set up the folding aluminum lawn chairs, and you were all set. I can't wait to take my kids there in October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Sit and run your engine for two hours, and I may personally open a can of whoop-arse on you.Seriously! And if I don't, your mechanic surely will. I actually think they require you to turn it off in respect to the other customers.We used to go to the drive in on I-45 N. up until the late 80s.In the 70s, we used to go to the one in La Marque.I also remember and X rated drive in in Pasadena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 I remember my parents taking me and my sister to see Farris Buellers Day Off.I believe they started to show X rated movies on the 45 drive-in in the later days too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 This is awsome! This what Houston needed, a drive-in theater. I'll be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeightsGuy Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Would love to see the business plan on this one. I've heard in the past that drive-ins are a losing proposition. There is not enough of a market for people to go to drive-ins to see older movies, and new releases are so expensive to show that you have to pack people in to make any kind of profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 This is great, really cool news! I too would definitely drive out to Tomball to see this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Would love to see the business plan on this one. I've heard in the past that drive-ins are a losing proposition. There is not enough of a market for people to go to drive-ins to see older movies, and new releases are so expensive to show that you have to pack people in to make any kind of profit.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I was wondering the same thing. So what type of movies do you all think will be played here? I will probably end up going to it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 According to the article there will be a single screen, and it will play new releases. They would like to eventually stay open 7 days a week but they know they will probably have to start with limited hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Man this is great news! I notoced when moving here that I couldn't find any drivein theaters, now there's hope.There's really nothing like it. you can bring your own food and drinks, talk during the movie, and it's such a great atmosphere. I'm stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerLoopOnly Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 This would go great in downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Nah. It's no room for a drive-in theater downtown. You need alot of land, 30-40acres at lease. And those ares could be built for other skyscapers, or residental.But, it's a good ideal, thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerLoopOnly Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Nah, it will encourage density. You can watch movies from your condo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonsemipro Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Condos now have movie theaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakuzaIce Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Condos now have movie theaters.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>They do? Like a true movie theater or a small projector and screen with a few seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westguy Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Wow, is 80 degrees at night too hot for people to leave their windows open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerLoopOnly Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Condos now have movie theaters. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No no no. You could watch the drive in movie from your condo that over looks the theater. This will be revolutionary in urban design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 Chronicle does story about Tomball drive-inThe Showboat Drive-In website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 So it's actually closer to Hockley than Tomball... that's WAY out there... It'll still be worth the drive for me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineda Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 (an e-mail from the folks at the Showboat Drive-In):"Hello everyone,We want to thank everyone for their patience and well wishes. We have had a tremendously positive response from the community. Our labor of love has taken us longer than we had anticipated, but as many of you know it has been a family project for us. Our crew of five has been working long hours to get everything completed. We are planning to open on March 31st with Ice Age 2. We will not be completely finished but are so eager to open up that we will complete everything as we go. We hope everyone is as excited as we are to have a drive in again. We will be revamping our website soon so that you can get showtimes and coming event information. On March 31st we will open our gates at 6pm and the movie will start at 7:30. Ticket prices will be 5.00 for adults and 4.00 for children.Thank you all so much for your e-mails. It has been great to hear your memories of drive ins of the past. We hope you will all come out to The Showboat Drive In and make some new memories.Please feel free to e-mail us with any questions you may have.Hope to see you all soon at The Showboat Drive In!Chris & Johnny" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 My family wants to go the first night it opens. It sounds pretty cool but I know it's going to be packed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I drove by the Drive -in the other day and it looks great. We live in the Lakes of Roshill area, this will be a fun for our family and very close. The idea of having family style movies will make it successful. I remember going to drive in's when I was a kid but all of them were located in bad parts of town and you had to worry about gangs, drugs and a bad elimant. This location will draw families from a much larger area that is growing. I sure hope they make it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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