Lights, camera, gifting—because movie nights deserve the best!
Got a loved one who can recite every line from every Fellini/Kurosawa/Spider-Man film? Here are some ideas that might shut them up for a few minutes. Here are a bunch of great Christmas and festive season gifts for movie buffs, ranging from high-end streaming devices to simple but convenient popcorn makers and popcorn-scented candles.
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There are many streaming devices, but none quite match up to the power and capability of the Apple TV 4K (3rd Gen). As the name suggests, it's the third iteration of the Apple TV 4K, and naturally the most powerful yet. Once linked with your Apple ID, you can set it up to download apps and services much like on an iPhone or iPad, including connecting a controller to play games from Apple Arcade. Can it handle all of that? Of course, there's the Apple A15 Bionic chip under the hood.
This expanded 25th-anniversary release of Don Davis’ score features 18 tracks curated by the composer, complemented by new anime-inspired artwork by Yuko Shimizu – a must-have for fans of the legendary sci-fi action movie. Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re off to follow the white rabbit. Again.
This Ultra-HD TV is among the brightest and sharpest you can buy right now, thanks to the Mini-LED display. It also gets a refresh rate of 120Hz, making it compatible with high-end console gaming, and runs Google TV for easy access to apps and services.
This fuss-free popper creates up to 10 cups of low-cal popcorn in just a few minutes. With 1200W of power, it’s perfect for movie nights. The machine has a spout for easy serving, is effortless to use, and cooks without any oil. It's also affordable.
If you want to embiggen your movie experience, this 4K ultra-short-throw projector with Dolby Vision and IMAX Enhanced certification is the way to go. With 2300-lumen brightness and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, it delivers vivid images and deep blacks – and it’s capable of bestowing a 100-inch screen on your wall from just 18cm away.
Arendal’s 1723 series offers audiophile-grade performance with THX certification, delivering great clarity and power in spades. The complete lineup includes towers, monitors, and surround speakers that will make your single soundbar feel very glum indeed.
This beautifully made card game is challenging enough for serious movie lovers while still offering multiple ways to play, ensuring it’s accessible to all. With a series of attractive cards in a yellow and black theme, it’s as much fun to play as it is to look at.
JBL’s bar enhances your TV’s middling audio with Dolby Atmos for sound that packs more of a punch. Easy setup via HDMI eARC does away with any cluttered cable runs, and you also get a convenient wireless subwoofer to ensure enough oomph.
This 3955-piece set recreates the McCallisters’ house in intricate detail, with interactive elements like Kevin’s zipline and swinging paint cans. The house opens up to reveal multi-level interiors, including the scary basement, and the minifigures have double-sided heads for various expressions.
Set the mood for movie and TV binge-watching sessions with a nice scented candle, which will keep things fresh in the room. You can get all kinds of scents online, including some rather wacky options such as vanilla latte, coffee, and popcorn.
This smart roller blind fits windows up to 1.85m wide. With replaceable fabrics (including blackout options, essential for that proper cinema vibe), it’s controllable via app, voice, or remote, and integrates with your smart home through Matter.
You can't argue against the fact that Interstellar is a cinematic masterpiece, widely regarded as one of the best films of this generation. Anyway, this is the best way to watch it, assuming you have a Blu-Ray player.
