THIS Friday, it's all about staying in, getting cosy on the sofa and putting on a great film.
Today marks National Movie Night.
JOIN SUN BINGO NOW FOR A £50 BINGO BONUS AND 50 FREE SPINS*
The end of the working week should be about recharging your batteries and unwinding.
That’s why Friday is the ultimate film evening.
I'm a lotto expert - here's the draw you should enter if you want to win big
Leave the going out to Saturdays. Order that take away, put on those comfies and lose yourself in a fab movie.
LOOKING FOR CALMING BREATHING EXERCISES?
There’s no cinema tickets to buy, no rustling sweet wrappers to annoy you and you don't have to miss a second of the action if nature calls.
Of course, as this is Sun Bingo, we highly recommend films that share our sunny name!
Let their sunlight give you a warm feeling inside and get you ready for the weekend.
CHECK OUT THESE SPONTANEOUS WEEKEND PLAN SUGGESTIONS
Sunset Boulevard (1950)
- IMDb – 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 98%
Sunset Boulevard is a classic. Named after a major street that runs through Hollywood, this film noir story is about an aspiring writer that befriends a silent-film star that’s planning a grand return to the spotlight.
However, the shining promises of stardom soon take a dark turn.
HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE ZOMBIE CARNIVAL? PLAY THIS SLOT GAME
Despite criticising the epicentre of cinema, Hollywood loved this film.
Today is the last day of the Every Spinner is a Winner Crimbo Spin-Go Wheels
It received 11 Oscars, including:
- Best Writing, Story and Screenplay
- Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White
- Best Original Score
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
- IMDb – 8.3/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 92%
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a mash-up of rom-com and sci-fi elements.
WE'VE GOT DAILY FREE GAMES OF BINGO
Ever wished that you could just forget all about an ex? In this film, there’s a technology that allows you to do just that.
As Joel undergoes the procedure, he is reminded of why he fell in love, and what made him fall out of love, all at once.
The futuristic movie picked up the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and the BAFTAs for Best Original Screenplay and Best Editing.
MEET OUR 10/1O CHAT HOST LEXI
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
- IMDb – 7.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 91%
A tragicomedy like no other, Little Miss Sunshine can make you laugh and cry in the same scene.
No family is perfect; everyone has problems that they are working through.
ARE YOU DOWN WITH ALL OF THE LATEST BINGO LINGO?
As a dysfunctional family takes a road trip in a yellow Volkswagen van to get the youngest member, Olive, to the Little Miss Sunshine Beauty Pageant, the physical journey becomes a spiritual journey as well.
The critics praised this film and we think you will as well.
Alan Arkin and the film both won an Oscar and a BAFTA, Arkin for Best Supporting Actor, and the film for Best Original Screenplay.
GET YOUR MOVIE DRINKS SORTED WITH THESE RECOMMENDATIONS
Sunshine on Leith (2013)
- IMDb – 6.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes – 90%
What the Mamma Mia films are to ABBA, this film is to the Proclaimers.
It’s impossible not to sing along with this romantic musical (dodgy Scottish accents are always encouraged).
PLAY THE MAGICAL SLOTS OF SUN BINGO - WHAT WILL YOU WIN?
The story follows two soldiers who have returned from a tour of Afghanistan and are settling back into civilian life.
There’s love and laughs, but also some tear-jerking moments. We’d walk 500 miles, and 500 more, to see this film.
Beloved by fans and critics alike, this film got nominations for BAFTA Scotland’s Best Actor (Peter Mullan), Best Actress (Jane Horrocks and Freya Mavor), Best Director (Dexter Fletcher) and Best Film.
JOIN SUN BINGO AND DISCOVER EXCLUSIVE SLOTS AND GAMES
*New customers only. Deposit £10 for 50 free spins on selected games (accept & wager winnings 30x within 48hrs) and spend £10 on bingo tickets for £50 bingo bonus (accept & wager bonus 4x within 7 days). Debit cards only. 18+. T&Cs apply.
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply.
Remember to gamble responsibly
A responsible gambler is someone who:
- Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
- Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
- Never chases their losses
- Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
- Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk
- Gamble Aware – www.gambleaware.org
For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.
Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
