When the weather's bleak and winter seems to be stretching on forever, it's tempting to curl up in front of Netflix and not leave the house again until the clocks go forward.
But while there's a better choice of films to stream at home than ever before, nothing beats the big screen, surround sound experience of a trip to the cinema.
Greater Manchester has some beautiful picture houses in which to watch the latest blockbusters, Oscar-winners, art house features and classic movies.
From art deco grandeur to modern luxury, these cinemas are a whole lot prettier than your run-of-the-mill multiplex.
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The Savoy, Heaton Moor
This historic gem was saved from redevelopment and reopened in 2015 as an independent, family-run picture house.
The grade II listed building has been sympathetically restored, mixing modern luxury with traditional touches.
Viewers are seated on plush red sofas and armchairs in its 175-seater auditorium, which is kitted out with 4K digital projection and 7.1 surround sound.
There's also a bar and lounge area serving wine, beer, popcorn and other snacks to take in with you.
The programme includes a mix of blockbusters, independent films and special events such as National Theatre Live transmissions.
105 Heaton Moor Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport, SK4 4HY | savoycinemaheatonmoor.com
Odeon, Oldham
Not many multiplexes boast a heritage stretching back to 1841.
Based inside the grade II listed former town hall, Oldham's Odeon cinema brought the beautiful building back to life in 2016, having previously stood empty for 21 years.
While a modern glass extension has been built to one side, the seven screens themselves occupy the original building - including one auditorium inside the old magistrates' court.
The centrepiece of is a 206-seat ISENSE theatre with a cutting edge Dolby Atmos sound system.
The Old Town Hall, Parliament Square, Oldham OL1 1RA | odeon.co.uk
Stockport Plaza
Opened in 1932 as a super cinema and variety theatre, The Plaza is perhaps Stockport's most recognisable landmark with its striking art deco architecture and towering neons.
It closed as a cinema in 1966 and reopened as a bingo and social club until the late 1990s, and it was brought back into use as a cinema and theatre once more in 2000.
A major restoration project to bring it back to its original glory is ongoing, and has already reinstated many original features, including an exact replica of the original seating, upholstered in blue and gold moquette.
Today it hosts a varied programme of film, theatre, music and comedy.
It's also been used as a filming location for series including Peaky Blinders and new Netflix drama The Stranger.
Mersey Square, Stockport, SK1 1SP | stockportplaza.co.uk
Everyman, Manchester city centre and Altrincham
Okay, the building's not much to look at from the outside - but inside what was once an old car park, Manchester's new Everyman Cinema sparkles with Old Hollywood glamour.
Doubling up as the box office is The Spielburger, a sleek cocktail lounge and restaurant with a walnut panelled bar, gold-mirrored walls and red velvet banquettes.
There are three intimate auditoriums, the smallest seating 59 people and the largest still only 119, on rows of sofas and armchairs.
Each comes with its own little pillow providing some extra padding, plenty of leg room and tables for your food and drink (burgers, pizzas, cookie dough, wine, beer and cocktails can all be ordered from the bar to be delivered to your seat during the trailers).
There's also a four-screen branch in Altrincham with a similar aesthetic and amenities.
Both show a selection of mainstream, independent and classic films as well as live satellite broadcasts, with Sony 4K projection and Dolby 7.1 digital sound.
ABC Building, 23 Quay Street, Manchester, M3 4AS, and 74-78 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RF | everymancinema.com
Cultureplex, Manchester city centre
Based inside an old railway warehouse, Cultureplex brings together a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and a mini cinema under one grade II listed roof.
When we say mini, we mean mini - there's just 38 reclining seats in the auditorium, each with its own little cocktail table built into the arms.
While the theatre itself is fairly basic, the lobby it leads off from is anything but, with its towering arched brick ceilings and grey pillars interspersed with terazzo-topped bars, mid-century wooden tables, leather sofas and pale blue ceramics.
The schedule in here mixes up independent, world and classic films with more commercial releases.
Cinema-goers can take advantage of an express menu at Cultureplex's restaurant - show your ticket on the same day and get any main course for £10 (a £7 supplement applies for sirloin steak).
Ducie Street Warehouse, Ducie Street, Manchester, M1 2TP | cultureplex.co.uk
