The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers, released in 1980, are on a mission from God!
After his release from prison, Jake (John Belushi) reunites with his brother, Elwood (Dan Aykroyd) — collectively known as the “Blues Brothers.” Jake’s first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing by raising $5,000 to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.
Universal Studios, which had won the bidding war for the film, was hoping to take advantage of Belushi’s popularity in the wake of Saturday Night Live, Animal House, and the Blues Brothers’ musical success; it soon found itself unable to control production costs. The start of filming was delayed when Aykroyd, new to film screenwriting, took six months to deliver a long and unconventional script that Landis had to rewrite before production, which began without a final budget. On location in Chicago, Belushi’s partying and drug use caused lengthy and costly delays that, along with the destructive car chases depicted onscreen, made the final film one of the most expensive comedies ever produced.
R, 2 hr 28
DRIVE-IN RULES:
1. Movie starts at 8:30 pm. Gates open at 7 pm; Please arrive no later than 8 pm; . Use the main Cobblestone driveway to enter the parking lot. You will be guided to your parking space. Please wear a mask when checking in. Arrivals after 8:30 pm will not be admitted.
2. Ticket price ($35) includes 2 people and 2 concession items (medium popcorn or medium drink). An employee will take your order when checking you in and deliver the items to your car.
3. Extra people (third, fourth or fifth person) are $5 each, pay when you arrive. We have limited room for large trucks and backing-in; it’s first come, first served.
4. You will need an FM radio. We found channels 97 to 98.5 are best, but search your frequencies for anywhere from 97 to 100. We have four FM radios to rent out for $5.
5. Please be aware if you are able to turn off your headlights and breaklights. If not, we recommend a blanket or duct tape to cover the lights. If you have bike racks or a rooftop cargo box on top of your car, we recommend taking those off before arriving.
6. Please maintain good social distancing and stay 6 feet apart from all other moviegoers. Do not congregate outside your car.
7. No open containers of alcohol are allowed in cars. You are welcome to enjoy a beer or glass of wine in our courtyard. Happy Hour is 7 pm-8:30 pm, $5 beer and wine, in our courtyard.
8. You must wear a mask and sanitize your hands to enter the lobby to use the bathroom. Only one person or one family unit allowed inside at a time.
9. If you need to order more concession items after the movie has started, please order from the service window at the theater. Please maintain social distancing while standing in line.
10. Please tip your servers! They are working hard running back and forth between the theater and the drive-in.
11. Once the movie starts, if you need assistance and an employee is not outside, please call the theater at 530-584-2431.
12. Shows can be cancelled due to bad weather. In that case, you will be issued a full refund or your tickets moved to another night.
