Holiday Gift Guide for the Movie Buff on Your List
It's the holiday season again. It's time to buy presents for your family and friends as the entire world celebrates this commercial, corporate, greedy, and generous holiday. You may have already taken care of it. Some of you may have already finished your shopping. There's always a few more items on your list. We'll share some gift ideas with you in this article for any movie lovers on your list.
1. Movies
A movie lover will love movies. This gift is not as obvious as you might think. It could be the most difficult choice for a movie lover. This can lead to all kinds of issues. It could be that you choose the wrong format, medium or edition. You could also just choose the wrong movie. You could also buy them a film they already own. (After all, they're movie fans, so they probably have tons of movies, making it more likely that they will buy a movie already owned). This is why I would recommend avoiding this option unless the movie lover in your life has been actively hinting at a particular movie recently. If so, then go for it. Movies are good for movie lovers. Be careful with what you purchase. Save the receipt, and don't get offended if they need to return it.
2. Netflix
Netflix is the perfect solution for anyone who wants to give a movie lover a gift, but doesn't want the hassle of buying the wrong item. Netflix gives cinephiles access to a wide range of movies, from old to new, foreign to domestic, independent to blockbuster, and so on. This is also a great gift because they can choose the movies they wish to watch while you pay only for their subscription. Netflix Gifts are available in different plans and lengths. You can give your movie-lover just the streaming package, or you can select a package that allows streaming plus up to 1, 2 or 3 DVDs at once. All of these packages are available in lengths ranging from 1 month up to 1 year. A streaming package lasting 6 months costs around $48. You can also choose to rent 2 DVDs at a time over a period of 1 year, which will cost you around $180. Whatever you choose, the movie lover in your life will love it. Netflix Gifts can be added to an existing subscription, so it doesn't really matter if the person already has one. They'll still get a few months free.
3. Fandango Card
Every movie lover spends a lot of time in the cinema. A Fandango gift certificate (or one from a local theatre) is another option, similar to the Netflix gift cards. It's a gift they can use over and over again. You can enjoy the magic of the big screen on your dime. This gift will be appreciated by the movie lover on your list for months to come as they can catch the latest movies.
4. Movie Memorabilia
You will probably never understand how a typical movie lover is so obsessed with movies. This includes everything they love about movies. Movie memorabilia is a great gift to give that movie enthusiast on your list. Movie posters, shirts, autographed items and box sets are all examples of movie memorabilia. You can even buy scripts/screenplays/props from their favorite movies online. There are many outlets online that sell these items. Once you know what your movie lover's favorite films or actors are, the options seem endless.
5. Book and Magazine Collections Related to Movies
Like I said, the chances are that you have a movie lover in your life who loves all things movie. The same goes for magazines and books. You can give the movie lover in your life a book about their favorite actors, or a book related to movies 123 movies. Many books are available for this type of person. There are many books that cater to this type of person. From 1001 Movies That You Must Watch Before You Dies, 1,000 Films That Will Change Your Life, 100 Best Movies To Rent You Have Never Heard Of and even more specific titles like 101 Horror Movies you Must See Before Death. The movie lover in your life will love all of these books. The movie lover in your life will also love to stay up-to-date on all things cinematic and gain insights into their favorite industry. Magazine subscriptions for these types of people are also a good choice. Print and online magazines are both good choices. You'll probably want to look beyond the mainstream magazines like Entertainment Weekly, Rolling Stones etc. Look at magazines like Boxoffice Magazine, Hollywood Reporter, â€Premiereâ€, â€Empire†(UK), â€MovieMaker†or â€Filmmaker Magazineâ€. Likewise, you could also get them a subscription to online industry rags like Variety.com or ProductionWeekly.com.
6. Universal Remote
You probably already know that the electronics are a passion for your movie lover. It is particularly true for their home entertainment system. When remote controls start to pile up, all of this gear can become overwhelming. Logitech introduces the Harmony. Universal remotes are the best of the best. Logitech's line of remotes ranges in price from $100 to more than $300. This remote control would make any movie enthusiast happy.
7. Roku Box
This makes a wonderful gift to accompany a Netflix subscription. This streaming player lets movie lovers stream movies to their TV directly from any of these streaming services, instead of watching them on their laptop or computer. It's perfect for movie lovers who prefer to watch movies on a big screen TV than a computer monitor. Netflix Instant Streaming is possible with the Roku box. The Roku box also gives you access to Hulu Plus and Amazon On Demand.
8. Blu-ray Player
Most likely, your movie lover already owns one. Blu-ray players are a wonderful gift for movie lovers. The movie lover in your life will enjoy the immersive experience of watching their favourite movies in high-definition.
9. Popcorn Maker
Everyone knows that popcorn and movies go together like peanut butter and jelly. Kettle popcorn tastes better for some reason. Why not bring the theater experience to your favorite movie lover's home by giving them snacks whenever they watch a film at home? Many kettle popcorn makers are available for less than $100. It would be cool for any movie lover to have a popcorn maker in their room, ready to use whenever they wish to watch a movie (and they do it often).
10. "Gaming" Chair
They provide ultimate comfort while watching a movie in front of your TV. There are many gaming chairs that have built-in speakers and provide ultimate comfort. These cool recliner/pedestal chair would be perfect for any movie lover to relax and enjoy the movie. The chairs are not only comfortable and stylish, but also offer a more immersive experience with speakers built into the headrests and subwoofers in the chairs.
11. Surround Sound System
A surround sound system will always be a welcome addition for your movie lover's home entertainment experience, especially if they don't have one already. A surround sound system will enhance the viewing experience by providing a richer sound. This can be an expensive gift, but your movie lover will be very grateful.
12. HDTV
A TV is definitely an essential component, since we are talking about the most important components. Your movie lover probably already owns one but they are always open to the idea of a new (or secondary) TV. It doesn't matter if it is a new, top-of-the line 3D TV or a smaller LCD to place in their bedroom. You'd be a hero to your movie lover. These 3D TVs are also a hot item that most movie lovers would be happy to receive. This is also one of the most expensive gifts you can give, so be prepared to spend thousands.
13. Movie Storage
The movie lover in your life has probably amassed a large collection of films. They also love to show off their collection. A collection of this kind can be a beast to tame. Media storage is the answer. Media storage is available in both physical and digital formats. Let's start with the physical form. Cabinets and shelves are all that is needed. A new shelf, rack, or tower will be appreciated by the movie lover in your life if they don't have enough shelf space for their collection or are simply out of shelf room. This gift can help to bring order and tame the ever-growing collection. You also have the digital side. It's the same idea as storing your entire music collection on your computer. This type of device is made by many companies. Companies like Kaleidoscope or PrimeArray create systems that are both storage and servers. All movies are stored on a digital device. These devices also allow you to share your data over a network, allowing you to access your entire collection of movies with just a click on your remote. Instant access to your entire movie collection without the need to change discs or get up. However, they can be very expensive. Some are even more expensive than TVs. The techphile or cinephile in you would love it.
14. AFI Membership
The American Film Institute is well-known to every film enthusiast. You can reward your movie lover's passion by purchasing them an AFI membership. The price can vary from $60 to $2,000. AFI memberships come with cool benefits like exclusive release dates, magazine subscriptions, and movie tickets. They also grant members access to AFI events. AFI awards various accolades and movie awards each year. Your movie lover can vote with industry professionals. They would also receive an AFI membership to show their friends and family as a symbol of their commitment to movies.
15. Film Festival Pass
You've probably heard of them. Sundance. Cannes. It's a dream come true for any movie lover to attend these prestigious festivals. Most movie buffs would give their arm and leg to attend the Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Film Festival or Venice Film Festival. These events are expensive and require booking well in advance. These events are not suitable as last-minute gifts. Your movie lover will probably accept a "raincheck" on the gift, if you promise them a ticket to one of these film festivals in the future. Many larger cities also host their own film festivals all year round. Your movie lover would love to be able to attend one if you live close to one.
You now have a variety of gift ideas that will make the movie lover in your life happy and you can avoid being that relative who gives them a pair of crappy socks at Christmas.