Lights, camera, action! Who needs the theater when you can create the perfect movie night in your home?
Streaming services combined with a national pandemic are making movie nights a popular occurrence. A recent survey found 70% of people prefer streaming movies from their houses as opposed to going to the theater.
But hosting movie night requires a little bit of planning. Keep reading to explore five ways you can put on an unforgettable evening.
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1. Step up Your Snack Game
Movies aren’t complete without some tasty treats. For the perfect evening, create an impressive assortment of move drinks and snacks for guests to indulge in.
Create a snack table with treats everyone will like. According to the experts, the most popular snack foods in America include:
- M&M’s
- Ritz Crackers
- Kit Kat bars
- Lay’s Classic Potato Chips
- Oreo Cookies
- Planters Dry Roasted Peanuts
- Ranch-flavored Doritos
- Flamin’ Hot Cheetos
Of course, it’s not a movie night without popcorn. If you want to spice things up, set out a bowl of popcorn with a variety of seasoning salts. Create a station where your guests can customize their popcorn creations.
2. Make It a Theme Night
Create a theme for the night based on the movie you’re showing. Guests can wear movie-themed outfits, and you create an atmosphere that fits the movie’s plot.
For example, if you’re showing Finding Nemo, decorate your living room with seashells. Serve goldfish and blue-colored punch as snacks.
Or if you’re watching a Jame Bond thriller like Skyfall, have your guests dress for the occasion with suits and knitted ties. Don’t forget to incorporate some martinis into the mix, shaken not stirred, of course.
Getting everyone involved with the theme makes the movie night more exciting and memorable.
3. Go High-Tech
Use the latest technology to turn your living room into a home movie theater. Perform a quick test run with your television to make sure the movie won’t be interrupted. Hook up additional speakers to create a surround-sound experience.
If the weather is cooperating, watch your movie outside. Use a projector and portable speakers to display your film under the stars. Projects work best against solid-colored walls or white linen.
4. Get Cozy
If you’re outside, set up lawn chairs and blankets. Ask your guests to bring additional seating to ensure there’s a snug spot for everyone.
If you’re inside, set your living room for a cozy night. Keep the temperature on the cool side, and bust out some fuzzy blankets to cuddle in. Supply extra pillows for everyone to lay back and relax on. Set the mood by keeping the lights dim, and the windows closed, to drown out any outside noise.
5. Plan for an Intermission
A movie night with friends doesn’t have to be two hours of focusing only on the on-screen action.
Schedule a few breaks throughout your movie night to allow for discussions. Viewers can give insights about the plot development or share interesting facts about the cast. Intermissions also give guests the opportunity to check their phones, use the restroom, and load up on snacks.
The Best Movies for Hosting Movie Night
It’s easy to pull off a memorable movie night. As long as you’ve got snacks, a good movie, and even better company, the evening is guaranteed to be a success.
Hosting movie night requires an entertaining movie. No matter if you’re looking for a comedy or a psychological thriller, we’ve got you covered. Check out our website to brainstorm movie ideas.