With all that’s going on in the world, movies are always a welcome distraction. And if like me, you’re a movie lover and you’re searching for the best movie-watching experience, check out this list of necessities.
1. Streaming subscription
With the lockdown still affecting public areas like movie theatres, going to the cinema is slowly becoming a thing of the past. Many movies now go straight to streaming platforms; which have a much wider range than cinema or cable.
From Disney+ musicals to Netflix rom-coms to HBO, Hulu, Mubi, Amazon Prime, and so on, you can pick one or two of your favourite and tailor the recommendations to your taste.
2. Smart TV
Smart TVs are great if you want to simulate the real cinema experience or watch movies with friends and family. You can download streaming apps directly to the TV and watch movies and TV shows using WiFi or mobile data.
3. Good speakers
If you’re watching movies on your laptop or smartphone, speakers can really amp up the movie experience. Good sound can really help you appreciate the movie more because all the sound effects and music are a lot louder and more refined.
4. VPN
If you’re a movie lover in Nigeria, you’ll discover that there is so much content that is inaccessible to you on streaming platforms. Using a virtual private network (VPN) changes your location online, opening you up to a world of entertainment that you wouldn’t have had access to.
5. Heavy-Duty Data Plan
Whether you’re using torrents or streaming apps, watching movies takes up a lot of data. So you’ll need a heavy-duty data plan. The best option is to get a WiFi plan or a bulk monthly plan
6. Hard drive
Whether you’re downloading or collecting movies from friends, you need a lot of storage so you don’t crowd up you system. A hard drive is always handy for storing large files that you would like to keep for a while.