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7 Gifts for the Film Buff
Is “The Shawshank Redemption” the greatest film ever made? That’s debatable, but you probably know someone who can argue for hours that it is. Instead of the movie theater gift card you typically get them, try one of these unique gifts for the film buff in your life.
Eat What You Watch Cookbook
We’ve all seen food in a movie and thought to ourselves, “Wow, that looks delicious!” In this cookbook, YouTube star Andrew Rea, also known as Babish, recreates famous dishes found in films and gives you the recipes to make them yourself. The recipes include the prison sauce from “Goodfellas,” the New York–style pastrami from “When Harry Met Sally…,” and even butterbeer from the Harry Potter series.
Portable Projector
Give the film lover in your life the ability to turn any room into their own personal theater. Samsung’s portable projector is exactly what it sounds like. You can cast “Barbie” on your living-room wall, or project it on the side of your tent for an outdoor movie night on a camping trip. No matter where you go, your favorite movies can come with you.
Lego Walt Disney Tribute Camera
There’s no age limit for Legos. They’re just as fun in your 30s as they were when you were 10. Give this classic film camera to the Disney fan in your life to celebrate 100 years of the studio’s films. It even comes with Lego figures of Walt Disney and some of his friends, like Mickey Mouse and Bambi, to sit beside the camera.
Film Reel Table
Envision pouring yourself a drink and setting it on a table that looks like a film reel as you settle in for movie night. This beautiful accent table will complement just about any room with the vintage film look that any movie lover will appreciate.
Classic Popcorn Maker
Popcorn is the ultimate movie snack. You could just throw a bag into your microwave, but this popcorn maker adds a little pizzazz to the home-theater experience. It has a classic movie theater design, but it’s small enough to fit on your tabletop. Don’t forget to pair it with homemade movie theater butter. It’s easy to make, and nothing can match it.
Cinephile Card Game
Put your favorite film lover’s knowledge to the test with this card game. There are multiple ways to play, but the game is all about pop culture and film knowledge. The winner will need to know everything from Steve Buscemi’s unforgettable cameos to Cate Blanchett’s extensive filmography.
“Usual Suspects” Mug
If you know someone who’s super into movies, chances are they love the 1995 crime thriller “The Usual Suspects.” The Kobayashi mug is an iconic item from the film because of its importance to the twist that blew everyone’s minds in the ’90s. Give one to your friend and they’ll have a new go-to coffee mug.
That’s a wrap (no pun intended) on our list of gifts for film lovers. Shop for these items — and all your other holiday gifts — through Rakuten to earn Cash Back. Happy shopping and happy holidays!
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