Gift Guide: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Movie Geeks

Valentines Day is just around the corner and it’s always difficult finding the right gift for that special someone. Chocolates, flowers, and stuffed animals can feel trite and tired nowadays, and since we’re smack-dab in the middle of awards season, we’ve put together a gift guide for all the movie geeks in your life. These Valentines Day gifts will not only show that you care, but will likely get you some love in return!

For the All-Around Movie Lover

The Official IMDb Top 100 Movies Scratch Off Poster is a great gift for those who take their watchlists seriously! 

Not only does the Cinephile: A Card Game offer your beloved movie lover a chance to flex their knowledge, it has many different ways to play and win so everyone can join in on the fun! Another great game option is this Classic Movie Jigsaw Puzzle, which features 94 TCM Movie Posters! 

Movie night is always an important occasion for any movie geek, so why not spice it with the Urban Accents Movie Night Popcorn Kernels and Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack? It’s GMO and Gluten Free too. If you’re more concerned about comfort, one can’t go wrong with these fun Please Do Not Disturb, I’m Watching Movies” Socks. Another cozy option is this Movie Clapboard Printed Throw Blanket.

For the Awards Season Follower

If your loved one always has to fill out an Oscar ballot and the Academy Awards are akin to a major sporting event, we’ve got the perfect gifts to show your love. As part of its  “Oscars Season at the Academy Museum”, The Academy Museum Store has  expanded its collection of exclusive Oscars merchandise for the  96th Oscars. The collection includes the 96th Oscars Poster, the Oscars Viewing Party Kit, special Oscars popcorn, a neon sign, mugs, t-shirts, books, and a limited edition of Pantone™ Oscars Gold products.  Check out our favorites below:

50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins (Turner Classic Movies) Hardcover Book. Not only does the book make an eye-catching addition to one’s coffee table, it offers exclusive look behind the scenes of the Academy Awards as top stars and filmmakers discuss their Oscar wins and tell never-before-told tales of Hollywood’s biggest night. Throw in a brass Oscar Brass Bookmark so they’ll never lose their place!

The Official Oscars® Viewing Party Kit allows you to feel like you’re there with the stars during your watch party! It includes an Oscars® banner, gold confetti, one set of 20 napkins, and four metal drink stirrers for you to celebrate in style. 

Make Oscars seasons year-round with this beautiful Oscar Pendant Necklace of the iconic Academy Awards Statuette, or opt for practicality with the limited edition Pantone x Oscar Gold Thermo Drinking Bottle.

For the Horror Junkie

If your Valentine loves horror movies so much it’s scary, we’ve got you covered. Your horror junkie can keep track of their favorites with this 100 Horror Movies Scratch Off Poster and a Slasher Journal to log their thoughts on freaky flicks.

Your loved one will never have to fear game night with the Horror Ultimate Edition of Trivial Pursuit. They can also spook up their home with this Color Changing Zombie Mug and “Just a Girl Who Loves Horror Movies” fabric pouch. 

For the Memorabilia Collector

If you’re shopping for someone whose favorite decor is movie memorabilia, look no further. They’ll adore this special edition Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope Authentic 35mm Film Cell, or maybe this signed photo print of Jack Nicholson from The Shining. If their taste in movies is more current, why not get them this Exclusive Limited Edition Poster of 2023 Best Picture Winner of Everything, Everywhere, All at Once from Academy Museum Store?

If wall space is tight, there’s still great options with thisDrop Your Tickets Here’ Ticket Shadowbox perfect for preserving memories and a Jurassic Park map and park brochure replica that will make you believe you actually survived the dangerous, dinosaur-themed park!

 

For the Self-Proclaimed Critic

Part of loving movies is critiquing them, and if you’ve got someone special who always has to share their hot takes, why not get them a Movie Review Journal to keep track of their thoughts? There are also these funny t-shirts about being an ‘Unpaid Movie Critic’ and letting everyone know they Quietly Judge Your Taste in Movies

The Academy Museum also offers these amazing books examining the works of iconic directors Pedro Almodóvar and Spike Lee, for any critics looking to brush up on their movie knowledge.

 

For the Filmmaker

Finally, for the person who doesn’t just love watching movies, but wants to go out and make them, there’s plenty of tokens to show you care.

If they’re behind the camera as a director or gearhead, you can’t wrong with this Camera Lens Coffee Mug, or a collection of Vintage Camera Prints like this one. If they’re working on the next great American screenplay, these Creative Writing Dice make a present that’s as thoughtful as it is helpful!

 

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  • VICTORIA MALE (she/her) has worked in creative development at The Montecito Picture Company and Graphic India. Her prose has appeared in over a dozen literary magazines worldwide.

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Victoria Male

Victoria Male

VICTORIA MALE (she/her) has worked in creative development at The Montecito Picture Company and Graphic India. Her prose has appeared in over a dozen literary magazines worldwide.

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