Here’s our pick of cool things to keep you occupied this autumn when you’re busy not being busy:

True Detective Box Set, DVD/BluRay/iTunes

If this American drama passed you by when it originally aired earlier this year, then you can make up for it now by gorging on the entire eight-episode series in one calorific sitting. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson star as two detectives following a string of disappearances and ritual killings in the deep-fried south.

Fargo Box Set, DVD/BluRay/iTunes

Inspired by the Coen Brother’s movie of the same name (if you haven’t already seen it then stick it on your viewing list this instant) this stand-alone series is equally brilliant.

If you like your humour “black” – as in a black hole consuming everything good and pure kind of way – then you’ll love this comedy/drama about crime and corruption in the quirky mid-western city of Fargo, North Dakota.

The Evil Within, PS3/PS4/XBOX 360/XBOX ONE

Shinji Mikami, creator of the original Resident Evil games and progenitor to the Survival Horror genre, helms this terrifying exploration into the unknown. You take control of Homicide cop Sebastian Castellanos and investigate a series of eerie goings on at a secluded mental hospital.

Fans of the genre will feel right at home here; atmospheric, slow-burning, and heavily puzzle-driven amongst the bursts of breakneck action. A very engaging single-player campaign for winding away those boring nights in.

But that’s not enough. We want to make life more exciting for EVERYONE! Which is why MixingOut is bringing the party to those who want to meet new friends in Wakefield.

As of right now, MixingOut is thrilled to announce we’re expanding our user base for people in Wakefield. That’s right, MO is getting bigger and bigger by the minute. We’ve taken a good look around the city and visited some of the local hotspots we think would be great for members to meet up and get together – so keep an eye out for a few of our favourites to appear on the site.

With so many great places to visit, we’re ecstatic to say we’re bringing the party to Wakefield. We’ve already had an overwhelming number of sign ups, local girls and guys who are up for having fun and making new friends in the process. As well as all that, we’ve also got some really friendly organisers lined up to help put on events.

So if you’re new to Wakefield and looking to meet new friends, or if you already live in the city and fancy trying something different, meeting up with lots of new people who just want to have a good time, then sign up to MixingOut and get a heads up on the latest goings on.

In the meantime, ladies of Wakefield might be interested to know that on Saturday 22^nd March, MixingOut organiser Andie will be hosting a get together at Qubanas in Wakefield, for a light lunch, girl talk and cocktails. So if you fancy popping along, sign up here.

The key is to keep things simple. You can make some very easy changes that seem small, but add up to a great deal in the long run, especially when it comes to your social life. So with that being said, here’s a quick list of New Year’s resolutions that every person should consider:

1. Put the smart phone away, especially in the company of others. It seems as though we’ve become so dependant on our second screens that we’ve forgotten the fundamentals of social etiquette. Would you start casually flipping through a magazine whilst somebody was trying to hold a conversation with you? No? Then leave the smart phone in your pocket.

2. Plan something interesting with friends six months in advance. That way, if the next six months don’t pan out exactly as you’d hoped, you’ll still have something to look forward to.

3. Make more of an effort to stay in touch with friends, other than texting and Facebook. Even if it’s just a short phone call once a week, or a catch up over a drink and a quick bite to eat, regular contact with your mates is so important – no matter how busy things get!

4. If there’s nothing on television, get yourself up off the sofa and meet up with friends instead. All too often we end up staying in and ogling the telly, even when we know there’s nothing worth watching. It’s a bad habit and it’s got to stop now!

5. Find something you’ve always wanted to do and get a friend to do it with you. Whether you’ve always wanted to jump out of a plane, go paint balling, or join the gym, getting a friend to do the same will alleviate the anxiety of trying something new all by yourself. This way, you are far more likely to actually do it.

6. Next time you’d rather stay at home when somebody asks to meet up, go against your instinct and meet up anyway. The best nights out are always unplanned and spontaneous. Trust us.

Luckily, 2014 is chocked full of some spectacular-looking movies to go and see together. It doesn’t matter if you and your friends are film buffs, or just looking for some last minute entertainment, here’s just a few of our favourites we think you’ll enjoy. 

Godzilla 

Forget everything you knew about the 1998 abomination, because this time around they got Legendary Pictures to oversee proceedings, the same company that raised the bar in franchise reboots with the latest Superman and Batman movies.

The film retells the origin of Godzilla in contemporary times as a “terrifying force of nature” and promises to be one the year’s most spectacular big-budget blockbusters; the perfect mix of compelling storytelling, impressive special effects, and thrilling set pieces. Check out the exciting new trailer here.

22 Jump Street 

The sequel to the hilarious 21 Jump Street sees Channing Tatum and Jonah hill reprise their roles as  a couple of underachieving cops, this time going back to college to crack a crime ring within a fraternity.

The plot might sound a little thin on the ground, but the first movie was filled with plenty of laugh out load moments, with some great scenes and very funny performances throughout – so hopefully we can expect more of the same second time around. The guys even took the time during production to film this hilarious parody of That famous Jean Claude Van Damn commercial.

Interstellar 

Christopher Nolan’s first release since his successful The Dark Knight Trilogy, Interstellar is a standalone science fiction film in a similar vein to the much applauded Inception.

Details surrounding the main plot are rather hush hush. All that’s been confirmed is that it’s about the discovery of a wormhole, and a team of scientists’ voyage through it, based upon the work of theoretical physicist Kip Thorne and rewritten by Christopher and longterm collaborator Jonathan Nolan.

So why are we so excited, even when we know very little about the whole thing? Well, Christopher Nolan has got to be one of the most innovative filmmakers working today, every one of of his films is so much more than a modern classic, they’re an event. And a new Christopher Nolan movie coming out in 2014 is surely an event worth going to.

RoboCop 

Another well beloved franchise gets a brand new makeover for 2014, RoboCop is a more than just of remake of the 1987 original, it’s going to be a whole new vision that already looks to be one of the year’s most exciting blockbusters – especially if you’re a fan of good of old fashioned 80’s action movies. Be sure to catch the latest trailer here.

Also keep an eye out for… 

Sin City: A Dame to Kill For 

The long-awaited sequel to 2005’s Sin City finally gets a release date (fingers crossed for August 22^nd) after countless delays and set backs. It’s based on the second graphic novel in Frank Miller’s Sin City series and sees director Robert Rodriguez return alongside old characters, and some new ones too. Expect action, stylised violence, and a story darker than the tones of black on the screen.

A Million Ways to Die in the West

Seth McFarlane follows up the hilarious Ted with this Western-inspired comedy about a cowardly farmer who seeks the help of a gunslinger’s wife to win back his love. Like Ted and Family Guy before it, expect controversial gags, quotable dialogue and outrageous humour.

The Monuments Men 

George Clooney leads an unlikely group of Second World War soldiers to steal back a collection of art masterpieces from enemy thieves and return them to their owners, in this mash-up of Saving Private Ryan and Ocean’s 11.

Dumb and Dumber 2 

If only to see Jim Carey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles from the original classic, this film has surely got to be worth checking out with friends for a good laugh.

Why? Well, seeing as though you asked, while most of you have been getting together for drinks, exchanging presents and generally having a merry old time of it this festive season, we’ve been busy hard at work preparing some really exciting things for 2014.

MixingOut is taking the party to Derby

As of January, MixingOut is pleased to announce that we’ll be expanding to Derby. That’s right, we’ve already taken a good look around the city and visited some of the friendliest bars, clubs and venues we think would make excellent places for groups to meet up and hang out – so be sure to check out some of our favourites here.

We’re ecstatic to be taking the party to new locations across the country, along with hundreds more outgoing people looking to enjoy themselves. Our community is constantly on the up and up, with more and more members joining everyday and Derby is where the party’s heading to next. We’ve already lined up a team of very friendly girls and guys to organise some of our Derby events, and they can’t wait to meet all of you and start the fun!

So if you’re new to Derby and looking to meet new friends, or if you already live in the city and feel like trying something different, meeting up with lots of new people who just want to have a good time, then sign up to MixingOut to get a heads up on the latest goings on.

In meantime, be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter for further developments and MixingOut news.