It’s time to make movie theaters a thing of the past. Tickets and food are outrageously expensive, there’s always that one person who blocks your view of the screen with their hundreds of bathroom breaks or talks through the entire movie, and worst of all, you actually have to go all the way to the theater and all the way back.
What’s the point of that when you can enjoy all the excitement and entertainment of a movie theater experience right in the comfort of your own home? Getting a few movie night essentials to transform your living room will not only provide you hours of movie watching enjoyment but will also save you money in the long run.
Start lining up your queue because we’re about to make movie night your favorite part of the week.
1. Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Home Theater Speaker System
This surround sound speaker system will make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the film for a very reasonable price. The set of five speakers and one subwoofer can connect to TVs, computers, smartphones, tablets, disc players and gaming consoles, allowing you to experience superior 5.1 sound no matter what device you’re watching on. Plus, you can connect two devices at once and easily switch between plugged-in sources.
2. TOPVISION 2400Lux Mini Projector
Part of the joy of going to the movie theater is that enormous screen, but as long as you have a wall, you can watch any movie mega-sized too. This TOPVISION projector is not only small enough to store easily when you’re not having movie night, but it also connects with most any device you can think of like smartphones, tablets, computers, USB drives and even Amazon Fire TV – no HDMI cords necessary, just a USB-compatible cord.
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Most mini projectors sacrifice quality for size, but this one provides full HD video and professional brightness for projection sizes up to 176 inches across.
3. Popco Microwave Popcorn Popper
You definitely won’t be missing that $15 movie theater popcorn when you can make a delicious bowl fast and easy in your own microwave. To use the silicone POPCO, just put kernels, oil and any flavorings in the middle, following the simple measurement lines, and put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes.
The POPCO has handles so you can easily move the bowl even right after cooking without worrying about burning yourself, and it’s dishwasher friendly for quick cleanup. Plus, making your own popcorn is healthier than what you get at the theater or the store-bought microwave bags. Spice your movie night up by adding fun flavorings like cheese powder, garlic salt or a chocolate drizzle.
4. CozyCup Deluxe Pillow
One reviewer called the CozyCup the world’s smartest invention, and we definitely see why. If you want to have the best at-home movie night, you have to have all the right snacks and refreshments, like popcorn (of course), candy, soda and maybe even a hot dog or soft pretzel. But trying to manage all that on a couch is a dangerous game, especially if you’re watching a horror movie. The slightest movement can spill everything, which is where CozyCup comes in. Just put all of your snacks, drinks, remotes and gaming controllers in the holding spots and CozyCup will keep them securely in place. Plus, the spots are insulated so your drinks and food will stay cold or hot throughout the movie.
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