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Terry Moore's Fourth Quarter 2004 Drive-In Theater Reports
| 2 October 2004 | 5 October 2004 | 14 October 2004 | 21 October 2004 |
| 23 October 2004 | 30 October 2004 | 6 November 2004 | 13 November 2004 |
| 20 November 2004 | 26 November 2004 | 28 November 2004 | 31 December 2004 |
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A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that three new films were playing at the Mission this week. These films being "Shark Tale", "Mr. 3000" and "Ladder 49". This was the first week of release for "Shark Tale" and "Ladder 49". "Mr. 3000" had previously opened in San Antonio.
With the addition of these three new films, I had seen 4 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
October 1 - 3, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | Shark Tale | $47.6 | YES! |
| 2 | Ladder 49 | $22.1 | YES! |
| 3 | The Forgotten | $11.8 | YES! |
| 4 | Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow | $3.3 | YES! |
| 5 | Mr. 3000 | $2.5 | YES! |
| 6 | Shaun of the Dead | $2.5 | |
| 7 | Woman Thou Art Loosed | $2.3 | |
| 8 | Resident Evil: Apocalypse | $2.3 | YES! |
| 9 | First Daughter | $2.2 | |
| 10 | Cellular | $2.0 |
Ladder 49 at Mission Tiki.
I failed to visit the Mission during the movie week of 8 - 14 October 2004. Even so, for historical purposes, I've decided to provide my weekly analysis of the Mission movie exhibition schedule. Enjoy!
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that two new films were playing at the Mission this week. These films being "Taxi" and "Friday Night Lights". This was the first week of release for both films.
With the addition of these two new films, I had seen 4 of the 8 films being exhibited this week. This includes "Ladder 49" which I saw at the Mission Tiki while on a business trip to California.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Seven of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
October 8 - 10, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | Shark Tale | $31.3 | YES! |
| 2 | Friday Night Lights | $20.3 | YES! |
| 3 | Ladder 49 | $13.1 | YES! |
| 4 | Taxi | $12.0 | YES! |
| 5 | The Forgotten | $7.6 | YES! |
| 6 | Raise Your Voice | $4.0 | |
| 7 | Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow | $2.3 | YES! |
| 8 | Shaun of the Dead | $1.7 | |
| 9 | The Motorcycle Diaries | $1.5 | |
| 10 | Resident Evil: Apocalypse | $1.3 | YES! |
I failed to visit the Mission during the movie week of 15 - 21 October 2004. Even so, for historical purposes, I've decided to provide my weekly analysis of the Mission movie exhibition schedule. Enjoy!
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that no new films were playing at the Mission this week. That's right, no new films!
Could this be the last weekend for the Mission?
In previous years, when no new films were added to the exhibition schedule, the Mission closed for the season after the Sunday night showing. Please Mr Santikos, have faith in the Mission! It's far too early to close for the season!
Without the addition of any new films, I had seen 4 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
October 15 - 17, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | Shark Tale | $22.0 | YES! |
| 2 | Friday Night Lights | $12.2 | YES! |
| 3 | Team America: World Police | $12.1 | |
| 4 | Shall We Dance? | $11.8 | |
| 5 | Ladder 49 | $8.5 | YES! |
| 6 | Taxi | $7.9 | YES! |
| 7 | The Forgotten | $6.0 | YES! |
| 8 | Raise Your Voice | $2.8 | |
| 9 | The Motorcycle Diaries | $1.8 | |
| 10 | Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow | $1.2 | YES! |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that only one new film was playing at the Mission this week. This film being "The Grudge". This was the first week of release for this film.
With the addition of these two new films, I had seen 4 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
October 22 - 24, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | The Grudge | $39.1 | YES! |
| 2 | Shark Tale | $14.3 | YES! |
| 3 | Shall We Dance? | $8.6 | |
| 4 | Friday Night Lights | $7.0 | YES! |
| 5 | Team America: World Police | $6.4 | |
| 6 | Ladder 49 | $5.3 | YES! |
| 7 | Surviving Christmas | $4.4 | |
| 8 | Taxi | $4.1 | YES! |
| 9 | The Forgotten | $3.3 | YES! |
| 10 | I Heart Huckabees | $2.9 |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that two new films were playing at the Mission this week. These films being "Saw" and "Team America: World Police". This was the first week of release for "Saw". "Team America: World Police" had previously opened in San Antonio.
With the addition of these two new films, I had seen 3 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Went to the play.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
October 29 - 31, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | The Grudge | $21.8 | YES! |
| 2 | Ray | $20.0 | |
| 3 | Saw | $18.3 | YES! |
| 4 | Shark Tale | $7.5 | |
| 5 | Shall We Dance? | $6.3 | |
| 6 | Friday Night Lights | $4.1 | YES! |
| 7 | Ladder 49 | $3.3 | YES! |
| 8 | Team America: World Police | $3.1 | YES! |
| 9 | Surviving Christmas | $2.4 | |
| 10 | Taxi | $2.1 | YES! |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that only one new film was playing at the Mission this week. This film being "The Incredibles". This was the first week of release for this film.
With the addition of this new film, I had seen 3 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
November 5 - 7, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | The Incredibles | $70.5 | YES! |
| 2 | Ray | $13.6 | |
| 3 | The Grudge | $12.7 | YES! |
| 4 | Saw | $11.1 | YES! |
| 5 | Alfie | $6.2 | |
| 6 | Shall We Dance? | $5.7 | |
| 7 | Shark Tale | $4.6 | |
| 8 | Friday Night Lights | $3.0 | YES! |
| 9 | Ladder 49 | $2.7 | YES! |
| 10 | Team America: World Police | $1.9 | YES! |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that two new films were playing at the Mission this week. These films being "Seed of Chucky" and "Polar Express". This was the first week of release for both films.
With the addition of these two new films, I had seen 4 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Five of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
November 12 - 14, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | The Incredibles | $50.3 | YES! |
| 2 | The Polar Express | $23.3 | YES! |
| 3 | After the Sunset | $11.1 | |
| 4 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | $8.8 | |
| 5 | Seed of Chucky | $8.7 | YES! |
| 6 | Ray | $8.4 | |
| 7 | The Grudge | $7.0 | YES! |
| 8 | Saw | $6.4 | YES! |
| 9 | Shall We Dance? | $4.0 | |
| 10 | Alfie | $2.7 |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that only one new film was playing at the Mission this week. This film being "National Treasure". This was the first week of release for this film.
With the addition of this new film, I had seen 5 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Six of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
November 19 - 21, 2004
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | National Treasure | $35.1 | YES! |
| 2 | The Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie | $32.0 | |
| 3 | The Incredibles | $26.5 | YES! |
| 4 | The Polar Express | $15.7 | YES! |
| 5 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | $10.0 | |
| 6 | After the Sunset | $5.1 | |
| 7 | Ray | $4.6 | |
| 8 | The Grudge | $3.8 | YES! |
| 9 | Seed of Chucky | $3.2 | YES! |
| 10 | Saw | $2.9 | YES! |
A study of the weekly Mission advertisement revealed that no new films were playing at the Mission this week. That's right, no new films!
Could this be the last weekend for the Mission? Only time would tell!
Without the addition of any new films, I had seen 6 of the 8 films being exhibited this week.
Here is the weekly comparison between the weekend Mission exhibition schedule and the top ten grossing films. Only three of the top ten films were showing at the Mission this week.
| Ranking | Title | Millions of Dollars |
At The Mission |
| 1 | National Treasure | $32.2 | YES! |
| 2 | The Incredibles | $23.6 | YES! |
| 3 | Christmas with the Kranks | $21.6 | |
| 4 | The Polar Express | $19.4 | YES! |
| 5 | The Sponge Bob Square Pants Movie | $17.8 | |
| 6 | Alexander | $13.7 | |
| 7 | Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason | $6.2 | |
| 8 | Finding Neverland | $4.7 | |
| 9 | Ray | $4.0 | |
| 10 | After the Sunset | $3.1 |
This past year was yet another exciting year at the drive-in.
For those of you out there that crave lists, below you will find a complete listing of the movies I saw in 2004 at drive-in theaters around these United States.
Mission Outdoor Theater, San Antonio, TX
Torque
Starsky & Hutch
Haunted Mansion
Hidalgo
Dawn of the Dead
Walking Tall
Hellboy
Scooby Doo 2
Whole Ten Yards
Alamo
Punisher
Godsend
Kill Bill Vol 2
The Day After Tomorrow
Garfield
Dodgeball
Spider-man 2
Anchorman
I, Robot
Catwoman
White Castle
Collateral
Alien VS Predator
Anacondas
Resident Evil 2
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Cellular
Shark Tale
The Grudge
Incredibles
Seed of Chucky
National Treasure
Crossroads Drive-In, Shiner, TX
The Princess Diaries
Brazos Drive-In, Granbury, TX
50 First Dates
Corral Drive-In, San Saba, TX
Little Black Book
Sky-Line Drive-In, Barstow, CA
Shrek 2
Las Vegas Drive-In, Las Vegas, NV
Troy
Van Helsing
Mission Tiki, Ontario, CA
Ladder 49
The best movie I saw at a drive-in this year was 'Seed of Chucky'. The worst movie, and this can't be a surprise to anyone, was ' The Day After Tomorrow'.
Here's hoping that 2005 will bring us even more great drive-in adventures!
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