Films

When students aren't out getting mortal, the other main source of entertainment is films. We both love watching films but sometimes it is just too pricey. So here are our top tips on saving money while still enjoying the latest films.

Cinemas
The best way to save money when going to the cinema is look to see if they do a special student day. Our local cinema, Empire, has both student deals and a Saver-Day on a Tuesday. Most cinemas will accept your student ID but it's also worth looking at getting a NUS Card. Another idea is to look for cinemas which do student deals on food and drink. For example, the Vue cinema in Gateshead does 25% discount on all food and drink as well as £3.99 student tickets everyday!
P.s - sweets are always cheaper at Tesco!!

Online streaming
Netflix - This is easily the greatest thing for a student to invest in. You can get a free 30 Day trial which gives you access to the entire Netflix catalogue, and after that it's only £6 a month. This not only gives you access to insane amounts of films, it also lets you watch entire boxsets of TV shows.

BBC Iplayer, ITV Player, 4od - Easily the biggest money saver of them all. You can watch all of these for free, which means you save £145 by not needing a TV licence! If you can wait an hour, you can watch all of the current TV programmes without spending a penny! Make sure you don't stream live though as this still requires a licence and could result in a hefty fine!

Chromecast - The Chromecast is essentially a wireless HDMI cable. It fits in the back of your TV in the HDMI port and connects to your phone via wifi. Through this, you can watch Netflix, Iplayer and YouTube, as well as a multitude of games. It's great if you watch a lot of telly and don't fancy having an overheating laptop on your knee constantly.

DVDS
The best way to save money on DVDs is to shop around. Although HMV has a great selection of films, it's often cheaper to head to Tesco or CEX where DVDs sell for much less. Also check Amazon and keep your eyes open in Primark as they've just started selling DVDs.

Hope this helps!
E&S