Introduction
The date of your family movie night has arrived at last.
So, how are you feeling?
Are you ecstatic about the prospect of meeting your parents after a long time? Or, do you want to solely focus on making memories with your loved ones and cling to them until you meet again?
Well, if you’re anything like us, you’re probably still haven’t decided how to create the core ambiance of the movie night.
Before you misunderstand us – no, we are not blaming you for being late. It’s a relatable scenario that we, ourselves, have encountered as well. Due to this reason, we think that we’re in the pole position to help you out.
Let’s see what we’ve in store for you!
Planning The Perfect Movie Night – An Informative Guide
When it comes to planning a family movie night, most people tend to take the easiest way out – going to a movie theater. While it’s not the worst way to deal with the situation, it also does not help your cause in any way.
Why?
For starters, watching a film in a movie auditorium is expensive. Also, how can you enjoy your night with the family when there are too many strangers surrounding you?
The short answer – you can’t!
That’s why we have curated this guide to help you create the ambiance of a movie night in the comfort of your home. Here’s what you need to know about it.
Tip – 1: Decide On Your Movie
Deciding on the ideal movie for your family can be pretty challenging. What would you do if your father’s more into action while your mother likes romantic comedies?
However, the good news is that you can take care of this glaring issue with a simple solution – draw from a hat!
In this case, you will write several movie genres on a piece of paper and put all of them in a hat. Now, whoever is the eldest (or the youngest) in your family will pick an option and choose the movie category accordingly.
Make sure to complete this event on the morning of the movie night. This way, you will get enough time to select the film and download it from The Pirate Bay.
Tip – 2: Schedule At The Earliest
Finding a free day for everyone to arrange a movie night separately can be pretty challenging. Hence, we’ll ask you to pick a reoccurring date and time (each month) and stick to it.
Also, create a ground-rule, such as avoiding using cellphones or unnecessary talking, while curating the schedule. Make sure that everyone adheres to it.
Tip – 3: Get A Little Creative
A family get-together should be anything but bland and lifeless. Hence, if you want to make everyone brimming with excitement, make sure to pick a theme for your party.
Just saying, there’s no shame in being a little creative too!
For example, if you are considering watching Christopher Nolan’s Batman: Trilogy, you can try using a darker theme for your room decoration. It will make the whole experience even more fun, exciting, and exhilarating.
Tip- 4: The Setup Must Be Good
In all honesty, you can create the best possible movie and create an ideal ambiance for the same as well. However, if you mess up the setup (bad environment, noisy background, improper visual quality), it will ruin the night for everyone.
Hence, to ensure that everyone’s enjoying the experience, you have to –
- Arrange comfortable seating.
- Clean up the room.
- Buy a new sound system.
- Clear the screen.
Tip – 5: Arrange Snacks
Watching a movie with your loved ones will not be fun if you don’t arrange snacks for everyone. Just make sure that you’re not arranging something that requires plates and forks to eat, and you’re all set.
However, if you are still looking for a suggestion, we’d ask you to opt for pizza or popcorn. If it sounds too cliched, getting up some baked goods will also work out for you.
Tip – 6: Avoid Electronics
Whether it’s a call or a simple SMS – mobiles can be quite a nuisance when it comes to enjoying a movie. Hence, before everyone steps into your makeshift theater room, make sure to take their phones and keep them in a suitable place.
Tip – 7: End With A Critic Session
Once you are done watching the movie, try initiating a critic session for everyone. Ask everyone what did they like and dislike about the film. It will make the post-movie session much more enjoyable and communicative.
Final Thoughts
There you go – seven tips that can turn a blunt and dull movie night into an energetic and exciting one. So… what do you think about them? Are they good enough? Or, do you want to add something else to our book? Don’t forget to let us know in the comments below!
