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Going out to the movies can be pretty standard, you buy your tickets, grab some sweets and treats and go sit in

the uncomfortable polyester covered seats; however, there are some public theatres that provide a far more

comfortable and stylish way to see the movies, the best of which is Portobello Road’s Electric Cinema.

Whether it is a day at the movies with the kids, or a romantic night out for you and the hubby, the Electric Cinema

is the perfect setting, the interior includes leather seating, footstools, table for food and drink, as well as two-seater

sofas…perfect for a night away from the little ones.

The price is the same, if not cheaper than the regular cinemas, and if you join as a member you receive two free tickets

for Kids Club screenings.

Upcoming kid’s movies this month include Bee Movie, Howl’s Moving Castle and Where The Wild Things Are.

A bar is open half an hour prior to screening serving cocktails, wine, beer and champagne for the grownups and snacks

and treats for the kiddies.

The Electric Cinema is located at 191 Portobello Road, London W11 2ED, 020 7908 9696

“Where the Wild Things Are” by Maurice Sendak has become a classic, soon to be pop culture icon with the

upcoming release of the major motion picture version of the story.

First published in 1963, the book won the Caldecott Medal as the “Most Distinguished Picture Book of the Year” a

year later. Over the past few years, Urban Outfitters brought the book back into our grown up hearts by selling

home decor and clothing items displaying its front page image.

The memorable illustrations have been recognized as the reason for the books popularity and cult like following.

Though the plot of the book and images are based on fantasy, the real consequences of the main character Max

make the reality in the story relatable to children and parents alike.

In the story, Max gets up to some mischeif  in his wolf suit which restults in a scolding from his mother where she

calls him a “Wild Thing” andsends him to bed without any supper.

Rather than going to sleep as instructed, Max’s imagination transforms his bedroom into an extraordinary space, with

a forest, an ocean, a little boat and a land full of “wild things.”

The images in the book make the “wild things” look quite fierce, but Max is able to tame them and is soon made into

their king.

Eventually, Max decides he misses his mother and sails back to his own room where he finds his supper

waiting for him. If you have not yet introduced this book to your child, now is the time to do it

(as long as they are 3+). You can easily find Where The Wild Things Are at your local bookstore.

You can also re-visit your own memories of the book from November 27 – January 3 in London, where the

Illustration Cupboard will be showcasing the wonderful artwork found in “Where the Wild Things Are” in

a free exhibition for illustration fans.