Everything You Need To Host a Movie Night!

I love a good movie night. I don’t always get the chance to go to the cinema so the idea of having a relaxing night in with friends and family to enjoy a great movie is really appealing.

Now, there are movie nights and there are movie nights! If you really want to kick back and enjoy the experience these are my top tips:

Consider where you will be sitting – a chair? a sofa? Do you need some cushions or a blanket?

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Book out some time specifically for your movie. Don’t let it be a last minute idea. Plan ahead and make sure you have everything prepared for the best night!
Prepare your room. Turn down the lights, shut the curtains, create some atmosphere! Don’t let patches of stray light on your screen ruin the picture.
Speaking of picture, make sure you have the right A/V set up for your movie. 4K TVs are all the rage at the moment for excellent picture quality, so if you’re a real movie buff consider updating your tech.
Invite the best company. That might be your partner, your sibling(s), friends or the cat. Whoever it is that will appreciate the movie most, bring them along because having them there will make the chemistry in the room even better.
Choose the right movie. I have often found myself not enjoying a good movie because I am just not in the right mood. Make sure that you get the best out of your night by picking something that matches how you are feeling, or perhaps the season (who doesn’t love a good Christmas movie in winter?) For inspiration I usually turn to Amazon Instant Video who offer a range of options to match any mood.

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Turn off all mobile phones – yes, just like when you are at the cinema a buzz or beep can destroy the magic of a movie, so switch off!
Snacks. Yes this is important. Whether you are a traditional popcorn lover or fancy something more diverse make sure your snacks are fully prepared to go. Pour out anything that comes in rustly packages into bowls to make sure there’s no noise to interrupt the experience.
Drinks. Again, prepare your drinks ahead of time; put them in the fridge, make your cocktails, choose your glasses! Nothing is worse than having to stop the movie to get up and grab a drink from another room so make sure you have everything on hand. I personally love a refreshing fruity cider such as Rekorderlig for movie time.

I hope these top tips have gone a away to helping you hold the perfect movie night experience. Now sit back, relax, grab your snacks and drink and enjoy the show!

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