Watching a movie in bed once meant getting cosy indoors with whatever you choose to view on a small screen. Then Mov'In Bed came along. It takes the idea that catching a flick and lazing around on a mattress can go hand in hand, embraces it, and moves it outdoors. The crew behind it have delivered variations, too — on boats in Darling Harbour and in cars on Entertainment Quarter's rooftop in Sydney, for instance, and also on sand. Opening Friday, December 18, the next Melbourne instalment of Mov'In Bed Cinema is taking over Flemington Racecourse, complete with 150 queen and king-sized beds, a 15-metre 4K screen, pillows, blankets and noise-cancelling headphones. This way, you can experience the best of both worlds: staying tucked up in bed and catching a flick beneath the stars. So, what's playing this summer? A mix of anticipated upcoming releases and nostalgic faves. Think The Odyssey, Verity, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping and The Devil Wears Prada 2, plus Love Actually and 10 Things I Hate About You. And with the festive season arriving, beloved Christmas classics like Home Alone, Elf, The Nightmare Before Christmas and The Holiday will also light up the screen. With doors opening at 6pm from Wednesday–Sunday, you're invited to head along before the 8pm screening for pizza, burgers, classic cinema snacks and cocktails — all of which can be delivered to your bed. And if you bring along your four-legged pal, dog beds are available, too. For the best experience, VIP packages add welcome drinks, bottomless popcorn and a premium position, making for the ultimate night in with all the perks of a big night out. Like what you see? Subscribe to the Concrete Playground newsletter to get stories just like these straight to your inbox. Images: Supplied.
