Movie Nights Make a Comeback – Top Flicks for your Night in

Once the typical way for families to spend time together, today's computers and notebooks have parents and children more isolated in their entertainment consumption; the kids will be watching their cartoons in the lounge room, while Mom's catching up with the latest MasterChef episodes online and Dad's checking the cricket scores in the study.

Fortunately, families across the country are rediscovering the family movie night while couples are cosying up on the couch for a romantic night in. With the financial crisis hitting the hip pocket, a DVD or Blu-Ray night is a great alternative to going out. Plus, with so many state of the art home entertainment systems, "couch time" can now be as awe inspiring as the special effects on the big screen.

Fantastic Ideas for planning a great night in

Have a choice of flicks - whether you're hosting a friendly get together, a family movie night or a stay in date, having a few options available is important. This way, you give your guests the opportunity to have their say, and you'll have a back up if you've pick a flick they've already seen. Find movies that are relatively dissimilar, maybe pairing Oscar contender with a light hearted Rom Com (romantic comedy).

Don't forget the popcorn - get everything ready before you start. This way you won't be interrupting a critical scene with the sound of microwaving popcorn.

Spread out, get comfy - cushions on the floor, comfy bean bags and lounging around are all important parts of the stay at home cinematic experience!

Interact - the great thing about being at home is you're free to interact as you please. So make comment, laugh out loud, play drinking games - just make sure everyone else in the room is okay with it and participates in the chatter.

Intermission - once upon a time, movies like the theatre, had intermissions so patrons could take a much needed break. While modern movies don't offer such luxuries, you can put your night on pause to refresh yourselves and restock your snack supply.

Marathons - test your stamina with a movie or TV series marathon. Pick a theme (ie Movies starring Johnny Depp) and have everyone contribute a title. What better way to spend your holiday?