OREFIELD, Pa. —Days after "Barbie" sold out the lot, they are still coming across pink pieces.
"We have found so many pink feathers, because so many people came wearing feather boas, Lauren McChesney said. "There were even some who arrived in pink cars."
McChesney and her beau, Matthew McClanahan, of Moving Picture Cinema, own Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre.
- Wear something pink to Shankweiler's Drive-In Theatre
- The beloved venue is screening "Barbie" and "Legally Blonde" through Thursday
- Tickets start at $12
The couple bought the 89-year-old property in November.
Much to their delight, "Barbie" was a huge success at the box office opening weekend, with an estimated $155 million in ticket sales at theaters nationwide.
Traffic also jammed into Shankweiler's, which sold out of "Barbie" tickets on both Saturday and Sunday.
"It's our first time since purchasing the theater, so it was really exciting for us. I think it might sell out this weekend too. It seems to be super popular."Shankweiler's co-owner Lauren McChesney, on selling out the drive in last weekend.
"It's our first time since purchasing the theater, so it was really exciting for us," McChesney said. "I think it might sell out this weekend too. It seems to be super popular."
Celebrating strong women
To celebrate the movie's release, the theater will feature a double feature of "Barbie" and "Legally Blonde" through Thursday.
"In both movies, there are women who are embodying this traditional femininity, but are so smart, powerful and strong. I love that. I think that both movies match really well together," McChesney said.
Not unlike Legally Blonde's protagonist, Elle Woods, Barbie is not just another pretty face, McChesney said.
"It's is a lot deeper than I expected it to be. There is incredible representation in this movie. I think there is one Barbie or Ken that almost everyone can identity with in some regard. There is such a variety of people in the film."
The theater plans on screening "Barbie" until Aug. 3.
Just don't forget to wear something pink.
"We built a Barbie box where fans can take a photo," McChesney said. "And we have a little selfie station for people's Barbies, so it looks as if she came to the drive-in."
Look closely and you might spot Ken wandering around the snack bar.
"Most of the Barbie [dolls] here are from my collection when I was younger," McChesney said. "I loved Totally Hair Teresa, because she had long brown hair like me."
This weekend, County Seat Spirits will be a the venue selling pink and other movie-themed cocktails. The theater's concession stand also serves popcorn, burgers, ice cream and various treats.
Tickets start at $12. For info, click here.
