Let's take a trip down memory lane and eventually find ourselves parked in front of our favorite outdoor movie screen. That's right, we're talking about the history of drive-in movie theaters, how they were popularized within car culture and their eventual downfall. The COVID-19 pandemic resurrected interest in drive-ins and some continue to operate today, including in Southern California. But it's nothing like its heyday. Joining to discuss is April Wright, director of the documentaries Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie andBack to the Drive-in, and Chris Nichols, senior editor at L.A. Magazine. We also want to hear from you! Tell us your favorite drive-in memories. What was your favorite theater and what made it so special? What was your experience? Call 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.

Let's take a trip down memory lane and eventually find ourselves parked in front of our favorite outdoor movie screen. That's right, we're talking about the history of drive-in movie theaters, how they were popularized within car culture and their eventual downfall. The COVID-19 pandemic<a href="https://laist.com/news/la-history/drive-in-movie-theaters-are-roaring-back-to-life-coronavirus"> resurrected interest in drive-ins</a> and some continue to operate today, including in Southern California. But<a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-aug-26-ca-10584-story.html"> it's nothing like its heyday</a>. Joining to discuss is <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2119697/">April Wright</a>, director of the documentaries Going Attractions: The Definitive Story of the American Drive-in Movie and Back to the Drive-in, and <a href="https://lamag.com/author/chris-nichols">Chris Nichols</a>, senior editor at L.A. Magazine. We also want to hear from you! Tell us your favorite drive-in memories. What was your favorite theater and what made it so special? What was your experience? Call 866-893-5722 or email <a href="mailto:atcomments@laist.com">atcomments@laist.com</a>.

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Join Larry Mantle weekdays for lively and in-depth discussions of Los Angeles and Southern California news, politics, science, entertainment, the arts and more. More AirTalk at www.kpcc.org.

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