{"id":1573,"date":"2020-05-13T15:16:35","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T14:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2021-03-31T09:55:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-31T08:55:17","slug":"must-watch-boxsets-movies-in-lockdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/05\/13\/must-watch-boxsets-movies-in-lockdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Must Watch Boxsets &#038; Movies in Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The UK lockdown has seen countless households cosying up with unwatched boxsets, but now that we are a couple of months in, you might be finding that your selection of things to watch is growing a bit thin. This list is here to inspire the direction of your next cinematic journey. Stay safe and stay indoors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>The Latest Shows and Films<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have yet to see HBO\u2019s\ngreatest hits, then now is the time to settle down and enjoy some of the shows\nthat have had a huge influence on pop-culture in the last decade. With the\nconclusion to <em>Game of Thrones<\/em> now complete, it\u2019s possible for you to\nwatch the series end-to-end, but there are plenty of other options available,\nincluding BBC\u2019s <em>Downton Abbey<\/em> and <em>Line of Duty<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In one of our previous blogs, we\nwrote about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/12\/09\/most-anticipated-films-of-2020\/\">Most Anticipated Films of 2020<\/a>. If you haven\u2019t\nseen all of these yet, you might want to use that blog as a checklist to make\nsure that you\u2019re at the cutting edge of 2020\u2019s best entertainment. We also have\na list of the films we were most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/05\/08\/upcoming-films-for-2019\/\">excited to see in 2019<\/a> for you to look over if\nyou\u2019re feeling really outdated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Catch Up on Old Favourites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve all ended up dropping a\nseries we liked for one reason or another \u2013 maybe life got in the way \u2013 but now\ncould be the time for you to catch up. Once you\u2019re up to date, you can join in\nthe conversation with friends and family without fear of spoilers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For fans of huge enterprises such\nas Star Wars or Marvel, the lockdown could offer these fans the chance to\nunderstand these universes on a deeper level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Relive Your Favourite Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d be surprised by how many\nbooks have been converted into a BBC drama series or film at some point, and if\nyou\u2019ve got a lot of time then now might be your chance to investigate and\nre-live your favourites! You might want to avoid the ones on our list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/08\/13\/worst-book-to-film-adaptations-of-all-time\/\">The Worst Book to Film Adaptations of All Time<\/a>,\nthough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Disney Marathons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When everything else is watched\nand tired, getting the Disney collection out can provide endless hours of\nentertainment. These timeless classics can be enjoyed by your whole family, and\nthe energetic animation is sure to bring smiles all round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When planning a Disney marathon,\nthere are plenty of different options you could take. Watching your collection\nin chronological order, for example, will provide you with a new perspective on\nthe journey of Disney\u2019s animation techniques as well as their story telling\ndevices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you could\nprioritise the films based on the season they are set in. You might enjoy\nwatching Moana\u2019s sunny setting more in the heat of summer and saving Frozen for\na colder spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of the arts, you\ncould also organise your viewing habits based on the art style of each film.\nMany people agree that the days of Disney\u2019s hand-drawn animations contained\nmore interesting flourishes than the modern CGI films.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also no shame in watching\nwhichever film takes your fancy \u2013 Disney has a film for everyone and every\nfeeling, so it\u2019s the perfect remedy if you\u2019re feeling a bit down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>You\u2019ve Been Framed!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re missing your family,\nit can be nice to re-watch your old home movies and remember the great holidays\nyou\u2019ve spent together. Preserving memories through the power of video is\nincredibly important, and the ability to watch them back can be very fulfilling\nand emotional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Re-watching videos of those good\ntimes might also give you some inspiration for future holidays. It\u2019s important\nto stay positive during the lockdown and making plans for all the exciting\nthings you\u2019ll do afterwards can keep your spirits up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an old stash of home\nmovies on video tapes, then you might want to consider updating them to a set\nof DVDs to preserve their quality and enable you to ditch the VHS player\nwithout losing anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/\">video to DVD transfers<\/a> will ensure that your old content will continue to be viewable in the years to come, and you\u2019ll be able to watch it on modern equipment. You can even watch DVDs on laptops and computers, or take advantage of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.video2dvdtransfers.co.uk\/vhs-to-mp4\">video to MP4<\/a> transfer services, which mean that it will be easier for you to share those moments with your young ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UK lockdown has seen countless households cosying up with unwatched boxsets, but now that we are a couple of months in, you might be finding that your selection of things to watch is growing a bit thin. This list is here to inspire the direction of your next cinematic journey. 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