Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers

Having trouble coming up with the perfect gift for the movie lover on your list? Here are some ideas that are sure to thrill them.

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Netflix Membership

Netflix offers gift memberships that are perfect for any movie lover. Getting your movies by mail (or sent directly a computer or television) is more convenient that having to drive across town to the nearest rental location, and the selection is absolutely mind-blowing. Even if the recipient is the biggest film geek/movie snob (sorry, "cineaste") around, they are sure to find tons of films they love through Netflix. Netflix even offers Criterion Collection DVDs for the extra-geeky!

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Theater Gift Cards

With the outrageous price of movies today, you can't go wrong giving a movie lover a theater gift card. This may not seem like the most personal option, but it can be. Find out their favorite local theater, and go from there. Do they enjoy classics and indie films? Then get them a gift card to the local arthouse theater. If they are more into blockbusters and popcorn flicks, consider getting them a card to the theater with the best sound, picture, and seats. Put some thought into it, even if it is a gift certificate, and any movie lover will be happy!

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Movie Art/Memorabilia

I don't mean a cheap poster, here. I'm talking about stills and prints, autographs and props. Make it interesting and unique, and any movie lover will love it. What movie lover wouldn't want a framed page from their favorite script or a one sheet? There are many memorabilia sites on the internet that provide these gifts, and of course there is always eBay (just make sure to verify everything first.)

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Games

Movie trivia games are a ton of fun, and giving them as gifts is a great way to add a social element to the occasion. Games like Scene It? and AMC Reel Clues will definitely make a movie lover smile.

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers:Film Books

Books about film may not seem like heavy reading, and most are not. But there are some books that every film lover must have in his or her library. Here are some suggestions, if your movie lover doesn't already own them:

The Cinema Book by Pam Cook
Hitchcock by Truffaut: The Definitive Study of Alfred Hitchcock by Francois Truffaut
Bambi vs Godzilla by David Mamet
Conversations with Wilder by Cameron Crowe
The American Cinema by Andrew Sarris

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Popcorn Gift Baskets

You can buy popcorn gift baskets pre-made, or you can make them yourself. It couldn't be easier to do. Check out your local theater, and see if they will give you a large popcorn bucket (most will). Fill this popcorn basket with their favorite movie snacks, DVDs, gift certificates, anything movie related! This makes a great gift, especially if you tailor it to the recipient's individual tastes.

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: Portable DVD Player

A true movie lover never wants to be far from the allure of the silver screen, and a portable DVD player means that they never have to be. Portable DVD players can be as fancy or as utilitarian as you want; there are DVD players to suit any budget. This is a perfect gift for any movie lover who is also a gadget lover.

Gift Ideas for Movie Lovers: DVD Storage

If the movie lover on your holiday shopping list is anything like me, then they have more DVDs than space to put them. Consider getting a metal DVD stand and decorating it with movie-themed magnets to add a little more interest. You can find DVD stands in all sizes, from those that are no bigger than a night stand to those that take up an entire wall!