How to be a movie buff on a budget

The Academy Awards are this Sunday and for anyone who’s a movie buff, the Oscars are a time for taking in the glamour of Hollywood’s most notable talents. For those on a tight budget, it can be difficult to catch all the latest films when they’re released. As we all know, a trip to the movie theater can cost you an arm and a leg. Here are a few helpful tips for supporting a love for movies while balancing a tricky budget.

Cleanse your collection

With the current selection of streaming services available, how often do you actually go through your DVD collection and watch something you already own? You may revisit your favorites from time to time but unlike the days when running out and buying the newest release was the norm, today we can easily find and stream what we want to watch without investing in a hard copy. For all your unwanted DVDs, look into selling them through Fulfillment by Amazon, a service that allows you to ship your movies and sell them through the site. Amazon will take just a portion of the profits made, but they handle all fulfillment and shipping needs for anyone that orders from you.

Take a look at the library

Remember the good old days of going to Blockbuster and picking out the newest release? Today, we can still get that feeling of browsing the shelves at the local library. Granted the choices may not be as up to date as a Redbox machine, but if you have a library membership (which in most cases is free), you can rent any movie they have at no cost.

Have a thrifty theater experience

If it’s the theater experience you’re looking for, check out dollar or “second run” theaters in your area. The movies shown here may be a few weeks past their original release date, but at least you can enjoy the show and partake in snacks without blowing your budget. This option is great for children who sometimes can’t sit through an entire film; there’s nothing worse than paying full price for the newest kids’ movie, only to leave after 30 minutes because of a restless little one.

Wendy Moody

Wendy Moody

Wendy Moody is a Senior Editor with CUInsight.com. Wendy works with the editorial team to help edit the content including current news, press releases, jobs and events. She keeps ... Web: www.cuinsight.com Details