So many amazing films are being released this year, but how to keep up with them? Here are some tips to make the most of this year’s releases.
With so many great movies coming out soon and often in quick succession — can you believe Black Panther will be here in a month?! — it can be hard to arrange your life in a way that lets you catch all the movies, right after they’re released.
Related: Hypable’s super-sized winter 2017-2018 release date calendar
But don’t worry, we’ve all been there, and here are some tricks to help you keep your life organized, and your bank account not overwhelmed by tons of outings and all the streaming services you’re paying for.
Remember the value of your money
Last year showed us the impact numbers can have on making a movie historic. Wonder Woman broke box office records and showed the world that a female-led superhero can be a huge success. This year, with movies like Black Panther, A Wrinkle in Time and Love, Simon — to name a few — which are making history through the diversity of their cast, crew, and stories, it’s important to show up in numbers and show our support.
So if you have to pick and choose what movies you’ll make time for this year, try to focus on the ones that are meaningful to you and to society, and the ones that will give you an experience you’ll value years from now. Take a look at Hypable’s 2018 calendar to find the release dates you’ll want to remember.
Plan your outings ahead of time
Movies are a social experience that can be shared with many friends, and can easily be a way to celebrate someone’s birthday or graduation, or just have a much-needed night out. There are so many great movies coming out that it should be easy to find a release that happens close to an important event.
That way you’re both saving up by avoiding a separate outing to catch the movie, and making the experience a memorable one.
Take advantage of Netflix’s family plan
There are 10 million people watching Netflix for free, thanks to Netflix’s convenient family plan, which allows 4 people to share an account. While it’s originally intended for families, it’s easy to set up with a group of friends. You can either split the monthly price of Netflix among yourselves, or someone can gift you access to the account out of the generosity of their hearts. You don’t even have to live in the same country!
It’s an easy solution for those who are reluctant to spend the full monthly price for yet another streaming service. And this way you can catch all of Netflix’s original content, and older movies you love!
Remember that it’s okay to leave some for later
While it’s great to be up to date with what everyone else is watching, it can be difficult when you’re juggling work and studies. So give yourself a break, and don’t worry about falling behind.
Although, if you’re avoiding spoilers, you might want to prioritize seeing Fantastic Beasts 2 or Solo: A Star Wars Story around the same time everyone else does!
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