As we continue to spend more time indoors, how about recreating the cinematic experience at home? And Yes, it really doesn’t count if you can’t smell the fresh popcorn! The items here could also be great ‘Movie gift ideas’! I have also added a ‘to watch list’ of movies which I find personally interesting!
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1- Get an Awesome Popcorn Maker
Meet the fun-size Hot Air Popcorn Maker. It’s quick & easy with no oil and no added preservative in comparison to microwave bags. Besides being the healthier choice, it is also incredibly tasty and fun to make! Check out the video below to see the quick & easy steps.
2- Set the mood
There are tons of ways to set the mood right for a great movie night. However, the lighting will definitely be one of the main factors. Add some awesome lighting and create the awesome cinematic vibe only seen in movie theaters. Here are some suggestions.
Vintage Cinema Floor Lamp
Starry ceiling
3- Get a snuggly Blanket
Do you know a movie is 10x better when you are watching it comfortably? And what’s more comfortable than a snuggly blanket. The weather is irrelevant here, you still have to stay warm & cozy to enjoy a great movie night in.
4- Pick a great Movie.
Here are some great movies for an awesome movie night. No horror, no comedies, just great blockbuster movies with amazing stories that will make your night amazing.
| Movie Name | IMDB Rating | Rotten Tomatoes Rating |
| The Shawshank Redemption | 9.2/10 | 98% |
| The Dark Knight | 9.0/10 | 94% |
| Léon: The Professional | 8.5/10 | 95% |
| The Green Mile | 8.5/10 | 94% |
| Spirited Away (Animation) | 8.5/10 | 96% |
| Inception | 8.7/10 | 91% |
| The Godfather | 9.1/10 | 98% |
| Parasite | 8.5/10 | 90% |
| Fightclub | 8.8/10 | 96% |
| Pulp fiction | 8.8/10 | 96% |
| Inglorious Bastards | 8.3/10 | 88% |
| 2001: A Space Odyssey | 8.3/10 | 89% |
| One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest | 8.6/10 | 96% |
| Schindler’s List | 8.9/10 | 97% |
| Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring | 8.8/10 | 95% |
| Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | 8.7/10 | 95% |
| Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | 8.9/10 | 86% |
| The Lion King (Animation) | 8.5/10 | 93% |
| WALL.E (Animation) | 8.4/10 | 90% |
| Interstellar | 8.5/10 | 86% |
| Whiplash | 8.5/10 | 94% |
| Scarface | 8.2/10 | 93% |
| Up (Animation) | 8.2/10 | 90% |
| Pan’s Labyrinth | 8.2/10 | 91% |
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5- Cinema Lightbox
Now that You’ve picked a movie to watch, all you need to do next is to write down the movie name…on a ‘Cinema Light Box’ of course. This will give you the ultimate cinematic vibe you’ll need for your cozy movie night in.
And there you have it! Turn your living room or bedroom into a movie theater. Enjoy it with a friend, a loved one, or all cozied up by yourself.
