Movies

Movies We are enamored with movies. Whether it's the adrenaline rush of the impossible car chase, the tenderness of young love, or the nonstop laughter that accompanies some of the best comedians of all time, we love movies. This is no more apparent than in the box office statistics published each Monday morning after opening weekend. Some of the top grossing movies of all time include Titanic and The Dark Knight, with gross ticket sales over $500M domestically (and a staggering $1B worldwide). In the current economic climate, we have been forced to find innovative ways to continue to enjoy movies while saving money. Below are a few tips on how to accomplish that feat. Used Movies One of the best places to purchase movie DVDs is Blockbuster. Blockbuster sells their previously viewed inventory for a fraction of what new DVD movies cost (most are priced at $9.99 or less) and Blockbuster guarantees them against defect for 45 days post-purchase. The only catch is that you'll have to wait a couple of months before a new release becomes available to buy used. It's a small price to pay for the discount you receive. Don't forget about online auctions and flea markets. You would be surprised at the deep discounts movies can be purchased for, though beware of movie pirates. Keep in mind the golden rule: If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Movie Rentals The best place to rent DVD movies is Redbox. If you haven't yet seen the long line of people standing in front of the suspicious-looking red machine located in front of your neighborhood Wal-Mart or Walgreens, look again. These red machines are the greatest innovation of the 21st century -- DVD movie vending machines. Redbox offers new release titles for $1.00 per night, up to $25 (then they quit charging you and the movie belongs to you). This beats average rental rates for big chains by up to $2 per movie rental for 2 nights.