99W goes Digital

May 17, 2014, 9 Comments

Last summer drive-ins across America faced a crisis: switch to digital or go dark. Thirty-five millimeter film met the cutting room for the final time at the end of 2013, and many drive-ins had not been able to make the costly switch to digital, but a savor showed up in the form of Honda. Honda, under…

Project Drive-In

August 15, 2013, 10 Comments

Today I want to talk about something very near and dear to my heart: Drive-ins. The drive-in really embodies all that was wonderful about mid-20th century America, and it is an icon that is disappearing, but there is something we can do! I love going to the drive-in. It’s one of the few moments that…

Drive-In Tips

July 6, 2012, 5 Comments

Earlier, I blogged about going to the drive-in with some of my friends. I also encouraged those of you who live near a drive-in to attend, so I figured I would also give you some tips for your next trip to the drive-in. -First things first. Don’t let the above image happen to you! I…

Picture Perfect Day at the Drive-In

July 2, 2012, 7 Comments

In the months following the passing of Patrick’s father, we were very busy dealing the necessary duties, so things such as my birthday understandably fell to the wayside. But yesterday, Patrick surprised me with a “birthday” trip to the drive-in, complete with ice cream and birthday announcement! We went with two of my dearest friends,…

Stars and Stripes at the Drive-In

August 27, 2011, Leave a Comment on Stars and Stripes at the Drive-In

Last night, Katie, Pat and I went to the 99W drive-in for a second viewing of Captain America. One of the things I really enjoy about the drive-in is the pride the Francis family takes in their ownership of such a nostalgic novelty. After opening the gates, third generation owner Brian Francis stood near the…

A Return to the 99W

July 31, 2011, Leave a Comment on A Return to the 99W

Saturday night, I made a long awaited return to the 99W Drive-In, in Newberg. The 99W had been a wonderful treat during high school, and was long missed in my four years away at college. In our first year back in the Portland area, Patrick and I didn’t make it to the 99W due to…