3 Ways to make family movie night like you are at a cinema
Here’s how you can make movie night at home feel like a cinema experience.
Going to the movies costs an arm and a leg these days– especially if you have a big family.
You could end up spending almost R1000 for a family of five on just one trip to the cinema.
That’s a lot of money. But there is a way you can enjoy a great movie with your family without having to fork out hundreds of Rands.
Why not have family movie night at home and create an atmosphere like the one you would get at a cinema.
Here’s how you can do it.
Movie snacks
Instead of pouring the same old boring popcorn into a bowl and calling it a snack, why not spice things up a bit – literally. Designate a snack table in your living room, complete with all the treats you would normally eat when you go to the movies. Use movie popcorn boxes for that cinema-feel and buy a variety of spices from your local grocery stores.
Watch the video below to find out how you can make movie theatre popcorn.
Ditch the TV
Use a projector to watch the movie on one of the walls in your living room. The picture will be much bigger than your standard television set and will help create that big screen movie atmosphere. A projector requires you to dim the lights – just like at the movies. If you don’t have a projector, you should consider investing in one. The Aipek Mobile Projector & Stand is easy to carry around, so you can move it from one room to the next with ease. The projector costs R3 328.95 – that’s three trips to the cinema for a big family. Buying your own projector means you can create the cinema experience all-year-round at a fraction of the cost. The Aipek Mobile Projector & Stand is available now on the ECR Shop. Connect via airplay, miracast or HDMI and you are ready to watch movies, presentations or just about anything!
Get comfy
Seating at cinemas is designed to be comfortable and convenient. Re-arrange the seating so that everyone is directly facing the movie. You want everyone to be seated in a way that there are no obstructions and any objects that will catch their eye and cause distractions during the movie. If you have a small side tables throughout your house, use them in your living room during family movie night. It will be a great place for family members to rest their drinks and snacks. Leaving drinks on the floor or on a sofa arm rest is just asking for trouble.