In short: Key takeaways
- Step 1 (Nominate): Rotate a monthly theme and let each mate drop one contender into a Shared List.
- Step 2 (Vote): Run a 60-second Group Decision vote to lock in the winning film (plus the Tuesday cinema session or streaming night).
- Step 3 (Score the Crafts): Everyone rates the film across the 10 crafts out of 100 before the post-movie drinks start.
- Step 4 (Debate the S.R.A): Compare your S.R.A (Squad Rating Average) and side-by-side craft scores to see who frothed over it and who scoffed at it.
| Phase | Movie Mates Tool | Why It Beats a Group Chat |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Shortlist | Shared Lists | Shows poster art, runtime, and Australian streaming badges for every nomination |
| 2. Selection | Group Decisions | Everyone votes once; locks in film, cinema, and session time cleanly |
| 3. Individual Scoring | 10-Craft Rating Flow | Each mate scores Storyline, Performances, Cinematography, Soundtrack, etc. out of 100 |
| 4. The Debrief | S.R.A & Aurora Score Pills | Instant visual breakdown of where the group agreed and disagreed |
Why 10 crafts give your film club real talking points
In a normal film club, someone says "I gave it 4 stars" and the conversation stalls. When everyone rates the film on moviemates.social, you immediately see that one mate gave the Storyline 55/100 while giving Cinematography and Soundtrack 95/100, and another mate did the exact opposite. The debate writes itself.
Alternating Cheap Tuesday cinema trips with couch nights
A great rhythm is doing one cinema release on a Cheap Tuesday (using the Cinema Deals screen to pick a $10 to $13.50 session) and one classic or foreign film on a streaming service you all share.
Frequently asked questions
What is S.R.A on moviemates.social?
S.R.A stands for Squad Rating Average. It is the combined average score out of 100 from the mates in your Squad who have rated a film, shown alongside each mate’s individual Aurora score pill.
Is there any limit on how many mates can be in our Squad?
No. Whether your film club is three mates on a couch or a dozen people heading to Cheap Tuesday, everyone can join for free.
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