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Three Very Different Films Open in UK Cinemas on 23 October
Wildwood, Klara and the Sun and Clayface all open on 23 October. Certificates, runtimes and who each film may suit, before you book.
How to Choose a Half-Term Film for Three Generations
Choosing a film for a wide age range: how to check certificates, runtime and content, plus four family films that suit different rooms this half-term.
What to Do When the Group Didn't Enjoy the Film
A film flopped with your group. Decide whether to carry on, protect whoever picked it, work out why it missed and make the next choice easier.
How to Take Turns Choosing Films Without Getting Stuck in a Rut
A rota decides who picks, not what. Five simple rules keep a turn-taking film group varied, fair and out of a rut, from themes to a wildcard night.
How to Use the Extra Hour When the Clocks Go Back
The clocks go back on 25 October, giving Saturday night an extra hour. Plan a long-film evening and pick from four epics for different kinds of group.
How to Plan a Double Bill That Works Together
Two films, one evening: four pairings built around a shared thread, from time loops to whodunnits, plus tips on order, length and the interval.
How to Introduce Your Group to Subtitled Films
Reluctant to read a film? Set the room up well and pick five approachable subtitled films, from Amélie to Train to Busan, for different kinds of group.
How to Run a Movie Night With Friends in Different Places
Plan a remote movie night that works: check availability first, vote in one place, agree a start time and press play together without the usual chaos.
When an Acclaimed Film Is the Wrong Pick for Movie Night
A critically acclaimed film can still flop with your group. Four questions to ask before you commit, and how to choose a demanding film on purpose.
How to Agree Content Boundaries Before Movie Night
Ask the right questions before the vote: how to spot firm limits, flag intensity without spoilers and agree how anyone can step out mid-film.
Cosy Autumn Films for a Movie Night That Isn't About Halloween
Four cosy autumn films for a quiet movie night, from stop-motion to a Miyazaki favourite, with what suits each group and the tradeoffs to know about.
How to Run a Scary Movie Night When Not Everyone Likes Horror
Plan a horror movie night for a mixed group: ask what kind of scary people mind, pick films on a ladder of intensity and let everyone vote.
Five Great Group Watches Under 90 Minutes
Short films for a movie night that has to end at a sensible hour: five picks under 90 minutes, from classic comedy to a calm animation, with tradeoffs.
What to Watch When Someone in Your Group Has Seen Everything
How to pick a movie night film when one friend has seen it all: sort rewatches from vetoes, give them a useful job and find angles that stay fresh.
How to Build a Movie Shortlist Your Group Will Actually Vote On
A practical guide to a movie night shortlist: how many films to include, how to cover different moods, and how to keep the final vote fair for everyone.
10 Halloween Movies Your Whole Group Can Agree On
Ten Halloween movies for a mixed group, from fun-scary crowd-pleasers to properly tense picks, plus a simple way to settle which one you watch.