The best movies, shows and more to stream in Perth

YouTube is our world's eternal source for all kinds of energy-level content, but it's at its most potent when mined for relaxing gems. Here, let us guide you through the chillest channels and most surprisingly blissful videos. 

Netflix has a lot of good movies that we'd watch any day – more than 70 by our count – but in terms of sheer escapist bliss, there are ten clear winners. There's nothing here to get you down: just nostalgia, hilarity, heart and a good dollop of hope. Order a premium takeaway, or raid the fridge for ice cream, and settle in. 

They say we’re the lucky country, and that's certainly true when it comes to top-notch TV options. Not only are we spoiled with two public broadcasters, with all the free shows that entails, but Australians also have their very own affordable streaming platform to gorge on in Stan. With so many original and exclusive shows on offer, we pick out some of our favourites to help you while away your weekends in style. 

The parents among the Time Out family did a straw poll and came up with this top ten. Old and brand new, highly educational or just a lot of fun, these shows are all available to stream right now and a fantastic way to keep the little monsters from driving you up the wall... 

Feast your eyes on musical crowd pleasers like Rocketman and Pitch Perfect, engrossing sagas like The Godfather Part II and Heat, and cult classics like The Big Lebowski. Here's our list of the very best, all available to stream. 

This app is basically an extension that will allow you to remotely stream Netflix content in unison with your friends. In basic terms, the program synchronises playback among all viewers, allowing anyone to play and pause the video for everyone else as well.

Ten of the biggest Australian names have stand-up specials streaming via Amazon Prime. The line-up of Aussie comedians includes Zoë Coombs Marr, Judith Lucy, Celia Pacquola, Anne Edmonds, Tom Walker, Tommy Little, Lano and Woodley, Dilruk Jayasinha, Alice Fraser and Tom Gleeson.

The movie vault over at Australia's very own streaming service is teeming with brilliant films to watch. To help you pop your corn, we pick our faves.

Need a new recommendation on how to spend your free time? Here are some ideas. Hopefully, you find something new to keep the next couple of weeks loaded with great content.

We’re talking about the real deal: live music in real-time. Newly launched website, Sofa King Fest, is a clever go-to international gig guide for all the live-streaming performances going off in a glorious no-surrender response to the pandemic shutdown from musicians.