Launched in 2012, Street Food Cinema is more than just an outdoor movie, it brings together music, food and the best in pop culture films. Alyssa Julya Smith sits down with the founders of Street Food Cinema Steve Allison and Heather Hope-Allison to chat plans for this season. This year's films include "Coco," "Lady Bird," and "Get Out" as well as some classic favorites like "Dazed and Confused", "Mrs. Doubtfire," and "Grease." The cinematic event already exists in Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix and the founders say they are planning to expand to other markets as it become such a hit in the three.

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