Comments from Randy A Carlisle

Randy A Carlisle commented about Redland Drive-In on Aug 28, 2023 at 5:14 am

31.400660, -94.719025

Randy A Carlisle commented about Sky Vu Drive-In on Aug 28, 2023 at 4:55 am

Thank you Debra!! Got it.. ;) 38.885337, -98.885176 This was a hard one to find going by the above address!! Actually near 1261 Old US Hwy 40 Russell, Kansas… RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Berry Theater being demolished on July 22, 2023 on Jul 26, 2023 at 6:24 pm

Saddening Event..

Randy A Carlisle commented about Berry Theatre on Jul 26, 2023 at 6:23 pm

How saddening!! Some structures just don’t stand a chance to survive. Neglected by the OWNER(s), and left abandoned to rot away to the point of no saving it.. Especially in the D/FW area it seems.. Life Goes On..

Randy A Carlisle commented about Joy's Outdoor Twin on Jun 17, 2023 at 4:33 am

I have some photos I took of the ole Joy Drive In, link below! Totally gone now, I also have some of the Indoor Theatre but I’ve yet to post them (yet).. Enjoy.. RAC Photography - Randy A Carlisle https://www.flickr.com/search/?user_id=99859572%40N00&sort=date-taken-desc&text=TEXARKANA%20RAC&view_all=1

Randy A Carlisle commented about August 1982 photo credit American Classic Images via link below. on Jun 17, 2023 at 4:28 am

Appears the American Classic Images website is no longer!! RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Ellis Theatre on Jun 17, 2023 at 12:33 am

The Ellis Theatre was damaged, how bad, not known yet. June 16 2023… RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Finne Arts Theatre on Jun 16, 2023 at 9:12 pm

Seen here, the Ritz, later the Finne Arts Theatre, now demolished.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edEOwGjCDBs RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Utah Theatre on Jun 14, 2023 at 3:35 pm

How saddening.. Per Googlemaps, June 2022, this theatre is totally gone! RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Sky-Vue Drive-In on Jun 11, 2023 at 4:08 am

I went to Sky-Vue back around 1999.. Stopped for a movie, and met Mr Kirkland. Super nice guy.. Gave me a T-Shirt that I still have today. Never worn. Nice keep-sake now.. SO saddening about this historical drive in theatre. He started there helping out the snack bar, etc, and eventually bought the drive in.. Anyone know if Mr Kirkland is still around.? Thanx! Randy A Carlisle (FB) RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about AMC Classic Irving 10 on Apr 2, 2023 at 5:27 am

Went by for a few photos on March 30th, 2023, the AMC lettering is gone and structure is boarded up!! Randy A Carlisle RAC Photography http://www.flickr.com/photos/racphotography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Studio Drive-In on Jan 28, 2023 at 6:37 pm

DID U KNOW?? ..>The song “Drive-In” was inspired by the group’s (Beach Boys) outings at the Studio Drive-In in Culver City, California.

Randy A Carlisle commented about White Theatre on Nov 25, 2022 at 3:00 pm

At the time mark of 3:44 in this video, you can see the ‘'Elite’‘ theatre still standing in 1973.. Originally the ’‘White’‘ theatre.. The building to the right of the ole theatre still stands today. RAC Photography // Video from the KERA Collection.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cb8WZKxaajo

Randy A Carlisle commented about Palace Theatre on Nov 6, 2022 at 10:33 pm

Short video.. The Palace Theatre.. And featuring the ole historic Light bulb!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmYA4LnK_tI RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Walnut Theaters on Nov 6, 2022 at 2:55 am

Some time between June 2012 and May 2016, this appears to have stopped business as a theatre. It’s showing, per googlemaps, as a place called Bezzela Event… Randy A Carlisle Historical Photography / RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Centinela Drive-In on Aug 1, 2022 at 9:09 pm

Historic Aerials -> Definitely gone by 1999.. This drive in was in the 1995 film, HEAT, Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Val Kilmer and several more!

Randy A Carlisle commented about River Theatre on Jul 10, 2022 at 11:28 pm

I was told back in November of 2020, that Buck Owens son, Buddy Alan, still owns this property & It was still being used as a recording studio when I was here photographing the structure.. RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Capitol Theatre ... Brownsville Texas on Jun 23, 2022 at 9:43 pm

Found this just a few days ago. Still there and vacant.. I bet this was a beautiful theatre in its' time!! Sad it’s just sitting wasting away.. Randy A Carlisle RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Redland Drive-In on Jan 9, 2022 at 6:58 pm

Wow! How strange is this?? TO be renovated then tore down? Sounds fishy to me as it sounds to me, that some one or some people did not want this drive in to re-open!!! AS it sat unused for many years.

Randy A Carlisle commented about Redland Drive-In on Jul 21, 2021 at 1:44 am

I’m hearing that this drive in was demolished.. I hope this isn’t true.. Sure was hoping it would be reopened!! Anyone know?? Thanx!! Randy A Carlisle…………. RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Astro screen on Jun 26, 2021 at 9:38 pm

TO NOTE https://www.flickr.com/photos/racphotography/481914998 This photo of Screen #1, taken with My P&S Film Camera back on February 2 1999, is The Astro Drive In Theatre located in Oak Cliff (Dallas) Texas. DEMOLISHED. This drive in opened in 1968/69. Closed November 1998 Due to Fire in the Concessions Stand. Altho it could have been re-built, it was demolished in February of 1999. The Last operating Drive In Theatre in Dallas now gone. Photo Taken: February 2 1999 Photo Taken By: Randy A. Carlisle ALL photos (Unless otherwise stated) Copyright RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Guild 45th Theatre on Jun 24, 2021 at 4:11 am

There is a Guild & Guild II.. And an old home type structure is between them.. Interesting!!

Randy A Carlisle commented about Mission Theater on Apr 18, 2021 at 12:55 am

I believe the address is actually 1012 N. Conway.. The facade of that appears to be the ole Theatre is still there.. Today it is called “Amigo Rent to Own”.

Randy A Carlisle commented about Redland Drive-In on Feb 28, 2021 at 7:38 pm

Some (possible) awesome news!! This drive in is being revived!! The newspaper in the area is stating that this is to reopen in late May 2021! This is some great news! GOOD LUCK on getting the ole Redland going again!! Light up that screen!! Best. Randy A Carlisle RAC Photography

Randy A Carlisle commented about Trail Drive-In on Feb 1, 2021 at 4:28 am

The above photo, is definitely the Trail in Athens Tx.. The screen is no longer there. It was dismantled or demolished a few yrs back.. I believe the ole snack bar/projection room is still there tho.. RAC Photography