Nothing will come between us and a free flick, and the gimmick of an outdoor movie will never wear off – add an iconic location to that, and we’re ready to say “pass the popcorn!”. So yeah, we're pretty pleased to hear that the Rocks is bringing back its Laneway Cinema this summer.
Every Wednesday night between October and March, they're busting out the big screen, deckchairs and cosy bean bags on Atherden Street amongst the golden sandstone buildings and cobbled lanes. You can even grab a bag of popcorn for $2, with proceeds in support of charity.
In February, the line-up is taking a romantic turn – with romantic favourites including When Harry Met Sally (February 7), 50 First Dates (February 14) and Aussie masterpiece Muriel's Wedding (February 28). Come March, expect cinema classics including Back to the Future (March 6), Groundhog Day (March 13) and The Princess Bride (March 27).
A bunch of the Rocks’ food and drink offerings are just a few steps away. Our resident food and drink fanatic recommends popping into the wine bar at Le Foote for a glass of vino and a top notch snack, while gin lovers can wander up to Hickson House Distilling Co and whisky nerds should check out The Doss House, or you can keep it simple with beer and barbecue at the Tap Rooms.
Films screen at 7pm every Wednesday night. Be sure to register over here for free tickets to secure your seats, as there is limited seating available.