Pass the popcorn

It would be rare to find a cinema listed as a tourist attraction but Wanaka's one screen Paradiso cinema is not your average flicks. Not only listed in most international tourist guides it's also listed in Lonely Planets 'must do' category when you find yourself passing through this laid back little town. And yes, it does have an old moggy minor parked inside acting as front row seats.

You won't find any of the trappings of the posh, up market big-city cinema here. Let's just say it was more like watching a movie in your own lounge. All curled up on one of the miss-match sofas, good coffee and warm cookies balanced on the arm. We really could be back at 108!  Thoughts filled my head of maybe I should get my 'film club at home' plans back on track.  This place was so cool. The films stopped one hour in for a 'interval'. And why not, as the smell of fresh homemade cookies fill the main theatre. Popcorn anyone was the cry?