Where to find your winter favourites this season

(NC) If you’ve been feeling nostalgic lately, you’re not alone. Canadians have a growing appetite for the familiar, whether as a pushback on modern stresses or simply a desire to rediscover what we appreciate. The trend becomes even stronger during the winter, as more people “hibernate” with classic programming.

If you’ve been thinking of rewatching that old favourite show, enjoying a now-classic movie you missed the first time around or sharing something nostalgic with someone who hasn’t experienced it yet, now may be the perfect time. Here are some places to look for those feel-good classics:

Check your local library. Most libraries have DVD or Blu-Ray copies of shows or movies available to borrow. It requires a little planning to make sure you can watch everything you want to before you have to return it, but can be a simple way to find an old favourite at no cost.

Take a trip to the thrift store. For the true nostalgia experience, consider looking for the classics at a thrift store near you. This can be especially rewarding if you specifically want to watch something on an older format, such as VHS. Some kinds of movies, like horror, really do feel different on the original tape—the grain in the footage can help to conceal older practical effects or bring the most out of classic jump scares.

Get the classics at home. You don’t have to go anywhere to find the hits, if you don’t want to. Some streaming platforms, such as Pluto TV, have a variety of options for favourite movies and shows. It’s a no-cost option for finding classic feel-good flicks that are just the thing for winter hibernation.

Revisiting—or discovering—great TV or movies is a wonderful feeling. It can bring us back to a time and place we miss, or carry some of the feeling from then into today. The good news is that there are more options available than ever before to experience that for yourself or share it with someone special. To find free movies and shows, you can explore options available at pluto.tv.