Film or series?
Before the preparations even start, the first question that arises is whether a film or a series will be watched? Depending on the planned constellation, you should choose carefully. If you want to spend a cozy evening alone, you have a lot more freedom here and can orientate yourself to your own preferences. However, if guests are invited, they should be consulted about this.
At this point it is also important to clarify what the respective film or series should be watched – free TV, streaming service or Blu-ray? There are several options here. Some are even free. This applies, among other things, to the popular streaming service Burning Series, which lists over 3,000 different series.
The technology counts!
Good equipment and the right technology are essential for a successful film evening. Who would want to gather around a laptop or tablet with their guests? That would only ruin the atmosphere.
Conversely, that does not mean that the perfect home cinema only works with the largest and latest television. Nevertheless, it is essential to ensure that everyone has enough space and a good view of the screen.
If you really want to splurge and experience an unforgettable movie evening with friends or family, you can use a projector and a screen. Both do not necessarily have to be bought for a lot of money, but can easily be borrowed.
Coziness is the key
The feel-good factor should not be neglected when preparing for the next film evening. Not only is there sufficient space for all guests, but also other aspects play an important role. For example, you can also provide maximum comfort with cozy blankets and lots of pillows.
Optimal lighting atmosphere
The light is also crucial for the right mood. Here you can let your creativity run free and adapt the atmosphere to the film or series. Dimmed light creates a relaxed and cozy atmosphere and is therefore ideal for shallower content. Depending on the genre, the light can be optimally adjusted. Candles or fairy lights can also be an effective means of creating the desired atmosphere.
Technology-savvy film fans can fall back on smart home systems that raise the light spectacle to a new level and can be automatically adjusted. Many providers of this system offer ready-made packages that ensure perfectly coordinated sound and light effects. The next movie night is guaranteed to be unforgettable.
Decoration makes the difference
In some cases, decorative elements and accessories add the finishing touches. Anyone planning a film marathon of a trilogy or a famous franchise, for example, can set appropriate accents. So for example for Harry Potter some candles, fake spider webs, and a Hogwarts flag. You don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of money for this, as there are a lot of free DIY ideas for decoration to be found online. This also applies to other brands such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings or Marvel.
Overall, care should be taken to ensure that the decorative elements match the respective film. Sometimes old movie posters are enough to create a certain flair and a certain atmosphere. Especially with Star Wars, the movie posters are an iconic feature of the series.
Fireplace the ultimate
In addition to decoration and light, an open fire can also create the ideal atmosphere. Especially on romantic movie nights or at one Date The crackling sounds and visual effects of the fire can make all the difference. If there is no real fireplace available at the moment or if you do without other heat sources during hot summer nights, you can fall back on a digital or artificial variant. There are enough free videos on YouTube that bring a cozy fireplace directly into your own four walls. Some of these videos are in a kind of continuous loop and run for up to ten hours. This means that you don’t have to deal with the playback function.
Snacks shouldn’t be missing
Popcorn is of course a must for a successful movie night. If you own a popcorn machine, you can easily prepare it. But the corn kernels can also be made to pop in the pan or microwave.
Popcorn undoubtedly brings even more cinema atmosphere into the living room and is available in many different variants. The most popular are sweet or salty. In addition, other snacks can also be served. The possibilities are endless. Pretzels, chips, gummy bears or nachos with different dips are hot candidates.
So that the variety of snacks does not have to be constantly passed around in a larger group and no disputes break out about the one bag of chips, it is advisable to pour them into small bowls in advance. This not only ensures a good division, but also prevents the bags from rustling. This can quickly mutate into a disruptive factor during a movie night.
Don’t forget your drinks
The drinks are of course just as important as the snacks. Usually the classics like water, cola or juice are enough. During the cold winter months, however, it can also be hot drinks such as cocoa, tea or mulled wine. If you want to handle it a little more elaborately, you can, for example, serve the right drink for the film. Harry Potter is known for his butter beer and James Bond is an absolute martini lover.
The choice of drinks can also be combined very easily with a drinking game, which is particularly useful for fun movie nights. If, for example, the strip shown is not so well received, a corresponding game can turn the evening into a special and funny experience. Alcohol does not necessarily have to be involved, but one or the other alcoholic drink can significantly lighten the atmosphere in the group.
But which drinking games are there at all? Here you can easily ask questions about the Internet. There is a huge selection on the net. However, a classic is to drink a schnapps when a certain word is mentioned in the film.
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