Hosting the Perfect Movie Night with Friends
Are you ready to transform your living room into a cinematic paradise for one night? This is your wake-up call to host a movie night with friends.
First of all, gathering in front of a movie is the best way to unwind after a long week and have some quality time together. Besides, don’t let it fool you: You can still watch a movie and make fun memories together. Here’s how to make it work and become an exceptional host who can make everyone feel comfortable.
Pick the date and time
While spontaneity can be fun, it can be tough for everyone to be available without planning. That’s why the first step when it comes to throwing a movie party is to pick a date that will work for everyone.
As a rule of thumb, Friday and Saturday evenings are great choices as most people don’t have to worry about work the next day. However, this can be tricky to organize when friends have unusual work hours or many other commitments. Here’s a tip that will save you long conversations in the chat group: Try a scheduling tool that lets you see everyone’s availability at once. This will save you time and effort!
Select the movies
Next, it’s time to select the movies. There is such a huge selection of movies available; where do you start? You could opt for a seasonally relevant movie, such as trying Halloween or Christmas movies, for example.
You could also have a specific themed night, such as Harry Potter or one of the Marvels’ superheroes movies, so everyone can come in costume! Alternatively, if you are still looking for inspiration, why not take a look at these practical tips on watching Netflix with friends? You can find not only ideas on preparing your setup and also a list of the best titles for a friends’ night.
Food and snacks
We get it! There can’t be a movie night without snacks! But before you start preparing the popcorn or a few bowls of sweets, you want to think about dinner too.
Essentially, having dinner together means more time to spend together and get in the mood before the movie. It doesn’t need to be anything fancy. You can have a look at simple and easy to eat meals, such as ordering delicious sushi boxes, which are practically if you want to eat with TV food trays, with a few glasses of bubble milk tea for everyone.
Seating arrangements
This may be the most important part of watching a movie together. Most households have a sofa that is perfect for 3 to 4 people. But if you have a movie night with more than a couple of friends, the sofa will rapidly feel too small.
You can keep things cozy and social by placing cushions and even bean bags on the floor so everyone can sit around a low coffee table.
Alternatively, if you’re using a projector rather than your TV, you can relocate to a more convenient location, such as building a mattress fort in the bedroom, for example.
Are you ready to throw a home cinema night for you and your friends? This can be the perfect opportunity for a catch-up and some light-hearted chat!
