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There’s nothing that brings friends together quite like a movie night. This budget friendly, low-stress hang out is the perfect chance to catch up, kick back, indulge in some delicious snacks, and revisit beloved rom-coms or scare each other with the latest horror flick. Read on for tips on how to host the best movie night your friends have ever experienced!
Choosing Your Film
Firstly, it’s important to know your audience. Perhaps you’re hosting a couple’s movie night or former high school friends are coming over. Either way, you’ll want to choose a film that caters to the crowd. Gather a few options and take a poll prior to movie night. Tie-breaker? Rent both and flip a coin when guests arrive. Bonus: if there’s extra popcorn and M&M’s when the first movie is over, you can move on to the second. 😉
Pick a Theme
Spice up the movie night by creating a theme around your chosen flick. For instance, if you chose Mean Girls, you could request that everyone wear pink. A movie night is enticing, but planning a themed evening around the movie turns it into an event. Make themed appetizers, cocktails, or dress in costume to pull it all together.
Whip up Delicious Snacks
To keep it low key, make a few fun appetizers and skip the big dinner preparation. You’ll keep the kitchen clean and your guests won’t have to worry about rushing home from work to whip something up. Instead, request that everyone bring his or her favorite movie snack. That way, you’ll have a variety of candy, chocolate, and other tasty treats when it comes to viewing time, regardless of guest preferences. Pop up plenty of buttery popcorn and pass the gummy worms.
Comfy Seating
Guests are going to want to kick back and relax during. Couches and comfy chairs are great, but if moviegoers are platonic friends, they won’t necessarily want to cuddle up on the same couch. Pick up some oversized floor cushions from your local interior design store; they make for great additional floor seating and, when not in use, can double as throw pillows or be stashed easily in a closet or spare bedroom.
Lights, Camera, Action!
If you’re movie night selection is a light-hearted feature, cult classic, or time-tested childhood favorite, create bingo cards and award prizes at the end. Base the cards around your central theme and include famous quotes, notorious outfits, or for the true film buffs, technical aspects like shots, camera angles, and voice-over narration.
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