8 Tips For The Perfect Christmas Movie Night At Home

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The days are definitely getting shorter, and the nights are definitely getting darker, longer, and colder. What do most people want to do at this time of year? Hibernate, that’s what! While a full-on hibernation might not be possible, hosting your own at-home movie night might be the next best thing, especially over Christmas time with your loved ones.

 

Why A Move Night?

Movie nights are awesome; everyone cuddled up on the sofa or giant beanbags, enjoying some snacks and some good old fashioned family time! There’s nothing quite like it.

In a world where the pandemic is still raging outside, taking your mind off of the constant doom and gloom news for a few hours of escapism is recommended.

Millions of Americans are currently out of work, on reduced hours, or suffering from the effects of pandemic fatigue, so there’s no better excuse than to join in with a great movie night to take everyone’s mind off of the outside world and get lost in another land.

 

A Crackin’ Movie Night

Whether you’re into fantasy, sci-fi, westerns, comedies, or even the odd rom-com, we’ve got eight genius tips to up your movie night game. Do all of these, and the family will never want to go to the movie theatre again!

Make Popcorn

It’s not a movie night unless there is popcorn, but so many people are worried about making their own at home. Is it dangerous? How will I know when it’s done? Can I get that authentic movie night flavor?

Making popcorn at home is as easy as a few teaspoons of oil in a pan, throwing in some popping corn kernels, and putting the lid on. Heat up and wait for the popping to start, then turn the heat down. If you want to take it further, check out some of these fantastic popcorn flavorings!

 

Load Up On Other Snacks

Popcorn not really your thing? Maybe you want to combine movie night with junk-food night? We’re not judging! Load up on the (un)healthy snacks like mini pizzas, hot dogs, nachos, and every flavor of chips under the sun to really make your movie night one to remember.

Of course, you could go for some healthy snacks like carrot sticks and hummus; there are no

Get Comfy

Comfy is a feeling that can’t quite be described. The Danish word ‘hygge’ tries its best, and it’s a good start, but to get comfy for a movie, everyone needs to be nice and warm, well-fed, well-watered, and have something nice and soft to sit on and under.

Grab the blankets, throw in a load of cushions and why not check out this incredible LoveSac alternative giant beanbag, the perfect accessory for relaxing and learn just why you should make the investment!

 

Choose A Great Movie

Picking a great movie is about reading your audience. Movie night in with the kids? Go with a classic favorite that the adults will love too. Is it date night? Maybe a rom-com is the best choice here, or perhaps a horror film for some all-night close cuddles?

Getting the right movie for your night is vital; the movie right will have everyone wanting movie night every night!

 

Invest In Amazing Audio

There are plenty of statistics that say viewers on YouTube can sit through badly shot and badly edited videos, but if the audio is bad, they will switch off a lot quicker.

With that in mind, improve everyone’s night by investing in good audio. If you’re watching on your TV, then you may have good enough audio to enjoy the movie, but if you’re using a projector (and a projector is highly recommended), you’ll need to figure out how to get a good sound.

Think about getting a surround sound setup in your movie watching space, or at least a decent soundbar that can handle those blockbuster epics you’ll be watching with your family.

 

Improve Your Lighting

It’s all in the mood lighting! No one wants to watch a movie when there are daylight bulbs bursting with the brightest light you’ve ever seen, so why do so many families still watch movies like this?

If you can’t install dimmer switches, consider upgrading your lightbulbs to Wi-Fi lights that you can dim remotely. Better yet, get an RGB lightbulb that can do all kinds of colors and switch it to movie night warm blue on low.

Your family will thank you!

 

Don’t Skim On The Drinks

The one thing that gets lost in a movie night discussion is the subject of great drinks.

Now, this one is a tough one, and it definitely depends on your crowd. You could go traditional, and order in some huge sodas from your local fast food joint (for that authentic movie-theater watery soda taste), or you could go all out and make special drinks like fruit joists, hot chocolates, and all kinds of funky flavored iced teas to suit everyone.

One thing is certain; you don’t want everyone filling up on too much liquid. Just as you get fed up with that one person who is always up and down to the toilet in a real movie theater, you don’t want the same happening at home!

If you’re doing a movie night for you and your significant other, why not skip the soft drinks and make an effort to make some really high-class cocktails (or mocktails if you’re going alcohol-free)? Go all out with mixers and special glasses to make it an evening to remember!

 

Amp It Up With Post Movie Game Time

Who doesn’t love a good game? In reality, many families have lost the art of playing games together, but don’t let that be you.

Grab a game to play together after the movie, or play a DIY game instead. Games like 20-questions and Who Am I can be a fantastic option for after a movie, especially if you use characters from the movie you’ve just watched together!

 

 

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