Hosting a Movie Night Theme Party
Party Bonanza’s Party Guide
The Event: Movie Night. One of America’s favorite past-times is movie watching. Indiana Jones recently validated that statement by grossing over $300M in its first weekend at the box office.
Ideal time of the year to have the event: Anytime is a great time for a Movie Night, but if you’re like Party Bonanza and like to have multiple parties throughout the year, Movie Night is a good night during the colder winter months. Just be careful with the weather and those who might have a drink or two during your movies, safety first.
Reason for the party: It’s a fun gathering of friends and family.
Additional reason to throw the party: Party Bonanza never needs an additional reason to throw a party and neither should you.
Party Points: Make sure the party appeals to your guest. How many guests will you have? What’s your party budget? Is it age specific (i.e. for a kid, parent, grandparent or friend). Do you need to pick movies that are G, PG, PG-13 rated, is it adult only that you might have a R-rated action or suspense movie, etc. Remember…. You’re the host! Its on you to make it fun, memorable, wild, elegant, festive, or just an easy, relaxed environment and Party Bonanza has the party supplies to help you make your party exactly how you want it to be.
Party Bonanza’s Party Supplies: Pick your movies!
Now that we have that out of the way, let’s look at the party supply checklist:
Party Tableware (PB recommends also using gold, silver, black and metallic colors for the decorations and accessories)
Hollywood Table Skirt
Director’s Cut Table Cover
Hollywood Plates, Cups, Napkins
Popcorn Assorted Boxes/Bowls
Party Favorites
Hollywood String Decorations
Stars Confetti
Hollywood and Stars Cutouts
Balloons
Tinsel & Garland
Scene Setters
Chip/Dip Platters
Hollywood Party CDs
All-in-One and Ceiling Decorations
Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Costumes
Tiaras
Party Stationery
Hollywood Invitations
Custom Invitations
Key Money Saving Tip: Popcorn and beverages do the trick with this one, but you can always add finger foods.
Party Bonanza’s Favorite Movies by Genre (not all of the movies listed below are recommended for children)
Sci-Fi
Star Wars
Lord of the Rings
Harry Potter
Drama/Suspense
The Godfather
Gladiator
Shawshank Redemption
Romance
The Notebook
Casablanca
Serendipity
War
Glory
Saving Private Ryan
Patton
Comedy
Anchorman
Big Trouble in Little China
Space Balls
Sports
Remember the Titans
The Natural
Hoosiers
Kids
Shrek
The Incredibles
Finding Nemo
Western
Unforgiven
Tombstone
Blazing Saddles (prove this isn’t a western :P)
Unexpected Endings
The Usual Suspects
Fight Club
Sixth Sense
Almost Made the PB list
Forrest Gump
The Departed
Resevoir Dogs
Boondock Saints
The Princess Bride
Goodfellas
So remember…it’s a party! Enjoy yourself and your guests. Relax, pour yourself a drink, eat and above all have a good time. Drink responsibly and ensure your guests do as well because the next party is just around the corner.