Frugal Family: Movies! Movies! Movies!

With summer just around the corner, school ending and new blockbuster hits scheduled to come out, Frugal Family checked out deals that will help you enjoy the new releases without canceling your summer vacation. Rent new releases on DVD, catch new movies in theatre and buy your favorites to own forever.

• Deal: Catch a showing of the ultimate Humphrey Bogart classic Casablanca at the Bal Theatre on May 21, for $10 per ticket. It's worth seeing on the big screen. Show times at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• The Fine Print: Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
• Extra, Extra: Tickets can be ordered online and delivered to you.
• Good through: May 21 only.

• Deal: Be super-frugal and catch a movie for free! Quickly's cafe plays Chinese movies for free inside the shop, which features a couch and free Wi-Fi as well.
• The Fine Print: Films and start times are subject to change on a daily basis, so call ahead, 510-481-5418. Also ask what language the film will be in and whether there are subtitles.
• Extra, Extra: Grab some grub while you’re there—curly fries, soup and tapioca pearl milk tea are all available.
• Good through: Everyday pricing.

• Deal: Check out a great selection of films for free with your library card. You can check out up to 10 DVDs at a time and keep them for three days, for a serious movie marathon. 

• Deal: Buy movies for the PSP at Gamestop for as low as $1.99 when you shop pre-owned titles like Spiderman and Family Guy.
• The Fine Print: Inventory varies by location.
• Extra, Extra: Check out other low-priced pre-owned movies like the Harry Potter films, Crash and Pirates of the Caribbean.
• Good Through: Everyday pricing.

• Deal: Stock up on kid-friendly favorites at Toys R Us with movies under $10. Low-priced DVDs include Hannah Montana favorites, sing-a-longs and Old Dogs.
• The Fine Print: Prices subject to change.
• Extra, Extra: Shop Toysrus.com and Babiesrus.com and get free shipping on your order of $100 or more.
• Good through: Everyday pricing.

REDBOX

• Deal: Stop by Walmart or Lucky’s in San Leandro and stock up on $1 movie rentals of new releases at the RedBox machines inside.
• The Fine Print: Movie rentals start at $1 per night.
• Extra, Extra: Go to the website to learn how you can stock up on rental credits and get free movie rentals online.
• Good through: Everyday pricing.

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