A day at the movies for free in Melbourne.

Melbourne central business district is lively today, its a warm Sunday afternoon. How to find some entertainment without breaking the bank?

The Australian Centre for the Moving image (ACMI) in federation square is one option.  The ACMI "mediateque" is one option. It has a dozen or so booths with big touch screen TVs and comfy armchairs it is air conditioned and free open 12noon to 5pm daily.

                                               

 

They have a great selection of on demand Australian movies available, Also lots of rare historic footage, for instance the Melbourne Cup, 1896.

There is  a fascinating selection of TV footage from the 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's and 2000's. There are also animations, documentaries and films for the kids.

Today I am watching "The sentimental bloke" a classic Australian black and white silent movie from 1919.  There are lots of other Aussie movies  but this is one of my favourites.   Check it out this videos, free things to do here in federation square Melbourne http://youtu.be/1jWRpkbWPg8