5 days ago
23 Gifts For The Person Always Making Movie References
A Lego Pixar lamp that won't just be the cutest lil' desk buddy they ever did see, but is also filled with Easter eggs within the build that your friend can discover as they put it together! It has two display options and a movable stand, and will be a sweet reminder of the nostalgic (and slightly threatening...) opening that started them on their movie-loving journey.
An official IMDb Top 100 Movies Watchlist poster — a fun and (more importantly) decision-free way for them to explore new genres. The selection is based on millions of IMDb user ratings, and each has its own mini poster that can be scratched off to reveal the colorful artwork underneath. It also doubles as a cool way to keep track of everything they've seen and possibly got into passionate debates about (because what do you mean Inception beat Interstellar...).
And Hey Kids, Watch This! for the budding young cinephile in your life. The book is filled with over 100 family-friendly movie recs (separated by age!) and includes colorful illustrations, fun trivia and activities, and a flagging system for parents. With animated classics like Fantastic Mr. Fox or the 1958 French comedy Mon Oncle, it's a diverse and safe way to guide what they watch — plus, at the end, the lil' film critic can log their ranking and review in the movie tracker!
A Govee TV backlight that'll be the perfect finishing touch to their at-home theater setup and totally transform their movie nights. These adhesive LED strips stick to the back of their TV and connect to a camera to color match and sync the lights up with anything playing on screen! Just wait for them to rewatch their favorite lightsaber battle — and for the "thank you" texts to come rolling in.
A retro VHS-inspired keychain so close to the real deal, the old-school movie buff in your life may just be transported to the simpler times of charming crackly screens and manually rewinding tapes. These mini, handcrafted charms are filled with *tons* of detail and nostalgia — the perfect way for them to add some personality to their keys and bags while showing allegiance to the lost days of strolling through Blockbuster.
A pack of 100 Studio Ghibli postcards because there's nothing a Miyazaki fan wants more than to admire every detail and color of the animation over and over again. Reviewers love how bright and high-quality the images are and say they're perfect for adding a bit of Ghibli charm to their room. They're also a great collector's item — and a way to show your support for that friend with an ever-growing Howl Jenkins shrine.
A Mjolnir meat tenderizer that'll transform them into the cooking hero they've always been — if they can lift the dang thing. The stainless-steel mallet, pyramid teeth, and sturdy handle make it the perfect weapon for them to wield against the villainous muscle fibers threatening their meal. And though it can't be shrunk or hidden like the real deal, it'll add a ~marvelous~ touch to their kitchen decor.
A set of Barbie wineglasses if during Barbenheimer, your friend loyally sat in their fully pink 'fit watching Margot Robbie *stun* in her film. For them, "Hey Barbie!" wasn't just a phase; it's a lifestyle, and these gold and pink glasses are the perfect way for them to add a bit of ✨ Dreamhouse ✨ to their home. And BTW, the official collaboration glasses are the same ones Ken holds during the iconic dance scene, so they'll basically have a connection with Ryan Gosling.
A cocktail recipe book so they can explore all the drinks their Hollywood faves have sipped on the big screen. With over 70 recipes to try (and original illustrations!) it's a fun way to add something new and immersive, even if they're on their tenth rewatch of their favorite film. By the end of it, they'll know how to prepare a dry martini fit for James Bond himself.
Cinephile: A Card Game for the friend you *always* invite to trivia nights because it's basically a guaranteed win. The box is filled with 150 illustrated cards with actors' portraits and a film they've appeared in, along with instructions on how to play five different games! The difficulties range from movie geek (easy) to cinephile (expert), so it's perfect whether they're a casual movie watcher or somehow know that George Clooney was in Return of the Killer Tomatoes 2 (or even know that movie exists).
A Lord of the Rings doormat because your friend's home has always been a safe space for nerding out and talking all things Tolkien, and now every guest and delivery driver will know it too. It's got a nonslip backing and durable build to withstand all the foot traffic and shoe-wiping, because "no admittance" to anyone with dirty soles, either.
A fantasy book nook inspired by Lord of The Rings elven-style architecture and gothic cathedrals that would look absolutely enchanting holding up their favorite adapted series *or* collection of DVDs! It comes with an LED flickering candle that'll create a warm glow on their shelf and transport them right back to all those cozy nights spent at Hogwarts.
A Disney coloring book for anyone who *loves* a cozy night in almost as much as the comfort and nostalgia of their favorite childhood films. Each spread has a side filled with completed illustrations by Thomas Kinkade (who painted limited-edition art for the company!) and another blank image so they can recreate it. (Or do their own thing!) It's the perfect relaxing, curl-up-on-the-couch activity for their next rewatch of the classics.
An officially licensed Pennywise balloon lamp inspired by It if your friend loves that creepy clown (*shudder*) and anything Stephen King. It's lightweight, so it can be mounted or simply placed on a table in the corner of the room (where all nightmares lurk in the dark anyway), and gives off an eerie, red glow that'll add some majorly spooky ambience to their next horror-movie night.
A Spider-Man newspaper poster so ~amazing~, J. Jonah Jameson is in another universe yelling his approval (and probably editing in "menace to society" or something). These high-quality prints combine your friend's favorite hero with the vintage charm of flipping through pages for a critic's review, and are probably unlike any movie poster they already have!
Or, a Birdman alternative poster by an award-winning graphic designer that'll match your friend's taste in mind-bending films. The artist takes inspiration from surrealism (think: Magritte and Dalí) to create pieces that are truly one-of-a-kind (they even come signed!). It would make a special gift and stunning piece of decor — especially for someone who doesn't shy away from the ~strange and fantastical~.
A set of date-night deciding dice that'll save your partner (and really, you) from the never-ending loop of figuring out what to eat *and* the equally annoying 15 minutes scrolling through Netflix for the perfect movie while your food gets cold. Each die has six options (one for cuisine, one for genre) and will bring an end to all the indecision, wasted time, and inevitable arguments — there's no greater gift.
The Movie Puzzle Book for the friend whose interest in a film doesn't end when the credits roll — they'll spend the next days hyper-fixating on every behind-the-scenes video YouTube has to offer. This'll take them through the movie-making process of directors like Martin Scorsese and Kathryn Bigelow *and* includes fun puzzles and brainteasers they can solve throughout!
A Google TV smart projector because a huge, movie-screen setup is *so* much more immersive than their boring ol' TV and will make their fifth Sinners rewatch feel a little more like the first time (life-altering). It comes with built-in apps (no streaming stick needed!), has voice control, and even supports 4K resolution so they won't need to sacrifice that *crisp* quality. Also, it's lightweight and portable, so perfect if they want to take movie nights outdoors!
An *official* American Psycho fragrance for the ultimate gift of luxury, sophistication, and wealth — or at least the idea of it, some kind of abstraction. The limited-release scent comes in the coolest VHS-inspired case and is described as "sweet, spicy, and seductive," so it's sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone they pass when they've got urgent business to attend to (e.g. return some videotapes).
A Pride and Prejudice tote with novel-inspired artwork if your friend swooned at the on-screen chemistry of the adaptation but was sure to let you know that the book, as always, was better. The vintage print is a nice homage to the classic work that started it all and made it possible for *the* hand-flex scene to exist (thank you, Jane Austen).
A popcorn set because no movie night is complete without what is probably the most delicious snack to ever exist. These fun, colorful kernels pop white, but each bag has a unique flavor, like classically salty or slightly sweet! It also comes with five different seasonings for them to use depending on their movie vibe (like, caramel corn definitely has a rom-com kind of energy to it).
And finally, a popcorn bowl with a built-in sifter so they can enjoy their snack without breaking a tooth or leaving a little pile of forgotten kernels on their side table. Unlike their plastic go-to bowl, this one's made of a gorgeous, heavyweight (no little hands toppling it over!) ceramic that's so elegant, they'll give it a permanent spot on their counter to display all their fruits.
