When I overhear people in L.A. talking about the movie screenings at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery I smirk silently because I know something they don’t know!If you’ve ever been to a screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery you know how long the line can be to get in and you also know how crowded it gets. Well, I’m here to tell you that there’s a cooler alternative to the madness. The Devil’s Night Drive-In!

The Devil’s Night Drive-In is one of the raddest things there is to do in the City of Angels! The event feels like a pop up, but it’s been going strong since 2007! It takes place in a 2 story parking structure in DTLA on the corner of 4th and Broadway where you have the  option of parking downstairs and camping out on the astroturf or pulling your car up to the top floor and watching from inside your own vehicle.

I prefer to get there early and pack a small cooler of beer and snacks, and set up show on the astroturf with blankets and beach chairs.It’s nice to slow down sometimes and have an hour or so to relax, catch up with friends, talk to people sitting around you or play some UNO. If you don’t want to schlep any food or beverages there is a concession stand for your convenience.

If you’re too lazy to walk or just want to get the full experience of the drive-in, the roller derby girls are there with their roller skates on and ready to serve! They’ll roll on over and get you what you need. Prices are  very reasonably and proceeds go to derby dolls.

Now on the films! They’re projected out of a sweet ass classic car onto a giant inflatable screen. There’s a great sound system which streams Devil’s Night radio before the movie starts. Some of the movies that have been featured have included cult classics such as The Goonies, The Princess Bride, Pulp Fiction, The Legend of Billie Jean, E.T., Die Hard, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Lost Boys, Pretty in Pink, Sixteen Candles, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Clockwork Orange, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Say Anything, Clue should I keep going?

You’ll see all types of people here including hipsters, yuppies, preppies, families, couples on dates and sometimes pets! You can buy your tickets online in advance or at the gate. You can find all the information you need here

Sixteen Candles
January 28th, 2012
Gates @ 6:00 Show @ 7:30

Brokeback Mountain
Februaury 11th, 2012
Gates @ 6:00 Show @ 7:30
Tickets on sale January 30th, 2012

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
(Family Friendly Night) Kids are $5!
March 10th, 2012
Gates @ 6:00 Show @ 7:30
Tickets on sale February 13th, 2012

The Legend of Billie Jean
April 28th, 2012
Gates @ 6:30 Show @ 8:00
Tickets on sale March 12th, 2012