About Movie Night Theme Parties
If you've been to the movies recently then you know how expensive an outing like that can become. Between the tickets, popcorn, candy and parking you might need to take out a bank loan. One alternative is to host your own movie night theme party. Not only will this allow you to watch the movie in the comfort of your home but it will also give you a chance to have some fun with friends and family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Pick a Theme First
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Before sending out the invitations you have to settle on your movie and your theme. Consider picking your theme first. Start with the types of food you'll want to cook up. Suppose you decide to go Italian with "A Night in Roma." You can then rent movies like "Cinema Paradiso" or "Il Postino." Perhaps you're thinking more of a luau type of night. Elvis' "Blue Hawaii" or Disney's "Lilo & Stich" would be great films for that theme. The idea with this approach is to lead with your menu planning strengths.
Pick a Movie First
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The other possibility in selecting a theme for your movie night is to let your chosen film dictate the direction your party will go in. If you want to screen "Star Wars" in your new home theater then a little bit of food coloring will turn any typical snack into an alien delicacy. If you pick baseball movies like "A Field of Dreams" or "A League of Their Own" you can serve up hot dogs, popcorn and peanuts. Since nearly every movie features characters eating, simply think about serving up whatever they're enjoying in the movie.
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Costumes
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There are plenty of movie choices that lend themselves to a costume theme party. The first obvious choice would be the audience participation feature "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." Folks familiar with that movie will know exactly what to wear. You could also have a "Pirates of the Caribbean" screening and encourage your guests to dress as pirates. Host a horror night and have guests come as their favorite monsters. And if you are celebrating Academy Award winners, then clearly everyone should show up in formal wear.
Snacks
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A movie theme night wouldn't be complete without an array of snacks for your guests to munch on. This is where you can be very creative. If you are showing "Willy Wonka" maybe you can buy vintage candies from your youth to share with your guests. And you couldn't have a screening of "Cool Hand Luke" without serving deviled eggs. There also numerous popcorn recipes available on the web which will allow you to take that classic movie treat and turn it into a themed snack.
Research
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Don't let picking a movie you haven't seen stand in the way of building a fun theme night. Finding out information about any movie is just a mouse click away. One of the most comprehensive movie reference sites is the International Movie Data Base or IMDB. Not only will you be able to find out about plot and actors for your chosen movie but also trivia, flubs and awards. Finding out all you can about a movie can inspire you to plan a great night.
Trivia Games
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Whatever movie you select, there will be an abundance of fun facts and trivia about the feature and actors. Study up on these facts to amuse your guests. Perhaps you can create a trivia game around your movie theme and award kitschy prizes for the correct answers. If the movie is familiar to your guests try playing "what's the next line?" At specific points in the screening pause the feature and ask who knows what the next line is. Of course, they'll get extra points for acting it out.
New Ideas
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The end of your successful movie theme night would be the perfect time to take suggestions for the next movie party. The opportunity exists to build fun themes around any movie. For a completely unique idea, you might even consider an outdoor screening. Inflatable movie screens can be rented or purchased that can turn a backyard into your own private drive-in movie theatre. That could be one party everyone will surely remember.
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