Best Gifts for the Movie Lover

Portable, high definition, and an unbeatable price: Samsung The Freestyle is a projector unlike any other we’ve seen yet. This small, simple canister turns any wall or ceiling into a projector screen. This smart device adjusts to whatever you’re across from, autofocusing and leveling so that whatever you’re watching, you’ll see it in high definition. It has its own built-in speakers, but for a true cinematic experience, users may want to connect to a speaker or soundbar.

Looking to add that extra sonic boom to whatever you’re watching? Head to one of audio’s most trusted names, Klipsch. This well-made duo stylistically fits into any living room with its dark wood materials. Sound quality astounds thanks to balanced Tractrix horns and woofers; connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to play your favorite music from your phone. As a gift for the movie lover, they’ll hear every punch land, each moment of dialogue, and every orchestral movement in sonic clarity. The black subwoofer will look at home anywhere in their space to create that sonic sweet spot.

If soundbars aren’t enough for their home, this gift for the movie lover is ready to astound. The perfect choice for larger spaces like basements and family rooms, this Klipsch 600 home theater system creates lifelike sound that surrounds. A center channel speaker, quadruple satellite speakers and a massive subwoofer ensures that every noise seems a little more real. Klipsch’s legendary audio quality comes through in every one of these speakers, too. For the final ribbon on the present, help your recipient arrange the speakers throughout their space for optimal audio quality.

Samsung The Frame: one of the company’s most popular TVs levels up this year with a matte display for less glare. When the QLED screen isn’t showing your movie lover’s favorite shows and films, it showcases art pieces from photography to impressionist masterworks. As a gift for the movie lover, users can even showcase family pictures. Don’t forget to help them customize the bezel to match their home’s look.

This Yamaha 5.1 channel AV receiver helps make the connections between TV and speakers (as well as other AV devices), making this a great gift for the movie lover in your life. Instead of watching their favorite childhood film on last-gen screens and speakers, bring everything to life with 4K pass-through and up to five speakers. This is the perfect pair for something like the Klipsch 600 series mentioned above—with five speakers and a subwoofer (a 5.1 channel system), you’ll be able to hear it all. Meanwhile, the receiver’s YPAO technology explores the room and adjusts the sound automatically to fit the space. It nearly installs itself.

If you know that their screen is 8K, then they’ll need a receiver that’s powerful enough to go beyond ultra-HD to 8K resolution. This Denon 7.2 channel AV receiver is made for heavy lifting and can handle dual subwoofers and seven speakers on top of all its converting capabilities. It supports both 8K input and pass-through for the highest definition available. Your recipient will love the latest in visual upscaling as well as HEOS; Denon’s wireless music streaming technology that can reach from room to room. Whether your loved one is watching films or enjoying their playlists throughout the home, it’s all thanks to this Denon 8K AV receiver.

Would it really be movie night without popcorn? This final, fun present is a great pick for someone who already has everything: the completely finished home theater complete with a laser projector, screen, chairs and more. But it’s also one of the perfect gifts for the movie lover who’s a bit more down to earth; someone who’s just starting to expand their collection of film and audio tech. The Cuisinart classic-style popcorn maker hearkens back to evenings spent at the movie theater tossing popcorn from one person to another and laughing during date nights. Make it fresh and buttery like they do at the theater, or experiment with flavors to create your own custom mix.