How to please a movie buff this season.
Do you have a movie buff on your shopping list this year? If he’s running out of concepts for movie posters, Blu-rays, and Funko, give him one of those wonderful gifts.
Test your knowledge of movies from Blockbuster’s heyday in the 1990s with this card game. Think of it as a film version of Charades, where players use quotes, descriptions, and scenes to act out popular hits. A sequel, Blockbuster Returns ($11), features more recent titles.
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Put your cinematic test to the test with this cloud-based game that uses snippets from real movies, as well as an analog board and deck of cards.
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If streaming services keep knocking your favorite films out of their libraries, consider a return to physical media. This Sony model features true 4K playback and High Dynamic Range (HDR) capabilities.
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No matter how long your TV lasts, nothing beats the theatrical experience. A Regal gift card can be used at any Regal theater and is valid for tickets and discounts.
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Keep track of all the videos watched with this journal, which allows you to jot down titles, directors, and ratings.
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This Sony soundbar brings the cinematic experience into your living room with a compact sound formula that turns any movie (or TV series, football game, etc. ) into a fully immersive experience. You’ll never see or hear blockbusters like Jurassic Park (1993) does the same thing again.
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IMDb users have very strong emotions about their favorite videos, and the site’s 100 most sensible videos reflect the most productive videos to watch. Keep track of how many iconic videos included in this officially authorized poster you’ve already noticed by scratching off the titles.
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This mini high-definition (HD) projector from Auking is synonymous with flexibility and is one of the most productive gifts for movie lovers. It’s small enough to move around seamlessly indoors and projections, and its ports are compatible with laptops, smartphones, tablets, USB drives, and even Xbox One. With projection screens reaching up to 170 inches, it pairs perfectly with the inflatable cinema screen below.
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Offer unlimited entertainment with Amazon Fire Stick 4K, which allows audiences to watch over a million movies and TV episodes on Netflix, Prime, Disney, and other major streaming networks. Even the biggest movie buff is sure to find a new favorite with so many features. to choose from. In addition, users can access Alexa through the device and use it to check the climate and smart home features when they’re not watching TV.
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Turn any collection into a movie night with this gigantic inflatable movie screen that can be inflated for indoor or outdoor use. Store it in the basement for your child’s next sleepover, or when the weather permits, place it right next to the pool; Have all your visitors grab a raft or inner tube and settle in for an immersive projection experience. The included fan makes installation easy. The screen is thirteen feet tall and 8 feet wide, so there’s possibly no bad seat (or flotation device) in the house.
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Cinephile offers a variety of game types—including its own take on trivia and Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. But where Cinephile really stands out is in the fully illustrated cards themselves, which pay as much attention to blockbusters like 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road as they do to indie hits like 2016’s The Lobster.
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Looking for an exclusive gift for movie buffs? You can read about the main points and places of dozens of wonderful movies with this e-book of original maps by artist Andrew DeGraff. They’ll stop at Kong Island (from 1933’s King Kong), Hill Valley (from 1985’s Back to the Future), and many other cinematic highlights. Each performance is accompanied by an essay by film critic A. D. Jameson.
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As a gift for movie buffs, this 50- to 60-inch blanket featuring the iconic 1975 Jaws poster is a comfortable choice. It’s made of polyester and micro-plush fleece, so it’ll be ideal for Spielberg’s next watch that the gift will also attend.
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There’s something about fresh, buttered popcorn that elevates any movie-watching experience. This countertop popcorn maker brings the classic cinema treat into the home. It pops 12 cups of kernels in 3 minutes, and there’s even a butter warmer on top of the cover to recreate the experience of drenching popcorn in melted butter before heading into the theater.
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This clever device uses dynamic lighting to make your TV feel bigger than it really is. As the movie plays on screen, an intelligent camera analyzes the image and tells the LED backlights to display matching colors in real time.
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Enjoy the movie at home with these paper popcorn buckets, ideal for storing your favorite movie snack. Each order contains 15 cubes that are 7. 75 inches tall. You can also place a bulk order of 110 cubes for just $32.
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Direct your moviegoers to snacks with this old-fashioned sign reminiscent of the golden age of cinemas.
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Actually, we can’t be objective about The Curious Movie Buff, Mental Floss’s definitive consultant for some of the most productive films of the last 50 years. But we’re sure we’ve filled each and every page of this superbly designed eBook with facts and facts about some of your favorite movies. If you like movies, you need this on your coffee table.
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An edition of this article was originally published in 2018; It has been updated for 2023.
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