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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff

Gift Guide: Film Buff
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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01
Red “Roosevelt” Antique Popcorn Machine & Cart, $279.99

Okay, who did not want their own movie style popcorn machine as a child? Trick out her home theater with this popcorn machine. It will let her recreate the movie theater experience at home with mouth-watering movie popcorn. The antique design is a fun, retro feature that will lend some charm to her place.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
02
Hollywood Walk of Fame Replica Star, $85

Present her with her very own engraved Hollywood Walk of Fame star for all her tireless dedication to the motion pictures. This cheeky gift is sure to be a conversation starter at her next dinner party. She’ll shriek with excitement when she finds out that her replica star is the exact replica given to the star after their induction.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
03
Director’s Clock, $89.99

The film geek in her will fall hard for this desktop accessory: an alarm clock modeled after a director’s digital slate. This very cool gadget works just like the real thing. When the alarm goes off, use the clapper and clip the board similar to the beginning of a take. For an even more authentic feel, the clock displays time all the way down to the deci-seconds—just like in the movies.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
04
Movies To Check Out, $10.95

Her list of movies to see keeps growing every day—in fact every hour. She’s constantly adding to the growing record, so to organize her must-see file, get her this cute notebook. Inside this movie guide, she can list the ones she’s seen along with a review, keep records of what her favorite actors are starring in and store ticket stubs. Now, don’t be surprised if she’s dragging you to the movies all the time.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
05
COREL VideoStudio X2, $63.99

Persuade her to reveal her inner Spike Lee with Corel’s VideoStudio X2. This movie wizard makes it easy to try her virgin hands at directing. All she has to do is import her pictures and movies from her camera, camcorder or cell phone to create a film. She also can add titles and music tracks. She’ll be yelling cut in no time.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
06
Dynex Widescreen Portable DVD Player, $109.99

The thrill of movie watching never ceases with this portable DVD player. Your film buff can entertain herself and the little ones while traveling with this handy entertainment center to go. The anti-shock system ensures nothing gets in the way of her picture perfect image.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
07
Old School Movie Posters

Pick her brain and find out what her favorite old movies are, then log on to filmposters.com to find the poster. What’s special about this site is that they only deal in authentic and original movie posters unlike the reproductions you find everywhere. The very same posters available here are the same ones that were used to advertise the films at the time of their release.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
08
Onkyo Surround Sound Speaker System, $294

The 7.1 surround sound speaker system is the perfect addition to completing her home theater nirvana. The surround sound speakers are so clear, she’ll hear every little echo and thud.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
09
Spike Lee Joint Collection, $13.49

There’s no way she can call herself a film buff without owning this collector’s set which includes the prolific filmmaker’s best offerings: “Clockers,” “Jungle Fever,” “Do the Right Thing,” "Mo` Better Blues and “Crooklyn.”

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
10
Sony Blu-ray Player, $149.99

Enhance the picture quality of her favorite movies dramatically with a Blu-ray player. Once she goes high definition, she’ll never look back.

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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff
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Gift Guide: For the Film Buff

You’d be hard-pressed to find anyone on planet earth who doesn’t enjoy watching movies. But what separates a bonafied film buff from the rest of us is their dedication to the art. For the film buff, a perfect weekend usually involves a flick or two and some spirited analysis and critique of some new releases. Whether it’s a comedy, a thriller, a documentary, or a love story, she loves getting lost in the story lines and fleeting images. Show the film fanatic on your gift list how much you care and give her a treat she’ll go crazy for on the first take!

Gift Guide: For the Film Buff