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Recent Examples of drive-in
The 13 theaters, which operate under the Showcase Cinemas brand, are in Rhode Island, New York, Ohio and Massachusetts, which of course is where Redstone first launched his media empire with a drive-in theater in Dedham.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Every kid should go to the drive-in at least once!
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Parents,
11 June 2026
The drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.
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Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
The Malt Shop, a 1958 Weatherford drive-in, is expanding to Peaster at the former Merl’s 111 barbecue stand, opening by mid-June to early July.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
Every kid should go to the drive-in at least once!
—
Parents,
11 June 2026
The drive-in-turned-diner has been serving up hearty comfort food to Charlotteans looking for a filling meal since 1957, working its way into a firm hold among Charlotte’s oldest restaurants.
—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
The Malt Shop, a 1958 Weatherford drive-in, is expanding to Peaster at the former Merl’s 111 barbecue stand, opening by mid-June to early July.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drive-in
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Dustin Hoffman, Juliette Binoche and legendary cinematographer Robert Richardson will receive this year’s Crystal Globes for outstanding artistic contributions to world cinema, while Jeffrey Wright will be honored with KVIFF’s President’s Award.
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That includes poetic design signatures that anchor the decor in authenticity, such as luggage racks and vintage lights in a few guest cabins sourced from the original train, as well as a 20-seater cinema with a carpet inspired by Suzanne Lalique’s iconic flower bouquet glass panels.
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The 120 square-foot structure is also large enough to use as a playhouse for little ones or workshop for DIY projects, but the interior customization options are truly endless.
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Orrock currently has four playhouses spread throughout her yard, each with its own personality, theme and purpose.
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Swimming pools, movie theaters and shopping malls are places to stay cool.
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The company reimagines the Colony Theatre stage, turning it into a black-box theater where audiences become collaborators rather than spectators.
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In the span of two weeks this past May, two very different films arrived to upend the notion of will or won’t play big with multiplex audiences.
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That said, Gen Z won’t go to their local multiplex to watch just anything.
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“Drive-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drive-in. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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