After a year of lockdowns, social distancing and wishing we’d had the foresight to buy stocks in the hand sanitizer industry, the simple joys of watching a film on the big screen has never been more appealing.
Now you can take your movie-going to the next level thanks to the good folks at Mov’in Bed and Mov’in Car who premiered their floating cinema experience on December 3, 2020.
Located in Sydney’s Darling Harbour, the 1000sm floating screen can be viewed via one of 40 rowboats for hire (you can also BYOB(oat) if you’re fancy) or 65 summer lounge beds with refreshments provided by two floating bars. I’m just going to say it. We deserve this!
Demand for this event has been so high that the season has been extended through February, giving you even more chances to catch a great film and have a unique experience.
If you’re already sold and want to know what’s playing, we’ve picked some of our favourites for you to enjoy. But you’d better get in quick, they’re booking out fast.
Mov’In Boat 2021 Highlights
Crazy Rich Asians
Based on Kevin Kwan’s 2013 novel, this big screen adaptation is a glorious display of costumes, culture and comedic co-stars (hey Awkwafina!) Constance Wu is elegant and warm as Rachel, who is blindsided when she discovers her boyfriend Nick is filthing, stinking, rich with a mother who does not approve of their union.
Lion
Nominated for six Academy Awards, Lion tells the true story of a young boy who finds himself lost and miles away from his home in India, eventually ending up in Australia where he is adopted by a young couple. Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman star in this beautiful Aussie film.
Dirty Dancing
Warm-up your vocal cords and get ready to head to The Catskills in this enduring classic. Set in 1963, Dirty Dancing tells the story of privileged Frances “Baby” Houseman (Jennifer Grey) who falls in love with the dance instructor (the late Patrick Swayze) at the upscale resort where she is staying with her over-protective parents.
Tenet
Christopher Nolan’s latest offering features an all-star cast including John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Dimple Kapadia, Michael Caine, and Kenneth Branagh. Washington plays an unnamed CIA operative, known as The Protagonist, who is recruited by a mysterious organization called Tenet to participate in a global assignment that unfolds beyond real-time.
Red Dog
What better way to spend Australia Day than by crying your eyes out to one of the most touching Aussie films ever made? Based on true events, Red Dog tells the story of a small town at odds, a passionate love story, and the faithful hound that brought everyone together. You can’t bring your pup, but you should definitely bring your tissues.
Tickets are on sale now, see you at sea!