Let many of us, we’re sure you’re in the full swing of all things Christmas…wait, you’re not and you’re still struggling for those extra ideas? Well, we’ve been scouring the web and High Street for the finest film present ideas that’ll either be something a little different or just right for that film fan you know. So you’ve come to the perfect place as THN are offering up a tantalising array of inspirational gifts ideas!
I can’t lie to you, Firebox are a huge favourite around our way and not just because they’re a really friendly bunch of people on their social networks but also because, and most importantly, they’ve got an immense collection of exciting stuff to share. So much so, in fact, we’ve come up with a selection that should help you along the way.
First up, we’ve trialed it ourselves for you and highly recommend their Cardboard Smartphone Projector. Always fancied making your own home-cinema with a pretty neat setup and just your smart phone? Now you can, and it’s actually really impressive. Made entirely from rigid cardboard and printed to look just like a retro device, this stylish projector contains a high-quality glass lens with an impressive 8x magnification to really do your videos justice.
So, whether you’re streaming the latest blockbuster, a YouTube “classic” or some psychedelic party visuals – just slide your smartphone into the back of this perfectly portable projector to make them larger than life – and don’t forget to pick up a small tube of Super Glue to help you along the process! Here’s some shots:
In the year of Secret Cinema’s BACK OF THE FUTURE and heading in 2015, you definitely need this superb print from the classic Hill Valley Telegraph – Buy now!
THE GOONIES remains a cult classic and what better than some of the best pirate rum and a playing card set, to help you do your own truffle shuffle. They’ve found a great way to immortalise those timeless characters than on this intricately designed deck of playing cards. Mouth, Chunk, Mikey, One-eyed Willie – they’re all there and beautifully illustrated by renowned internet artist, Nat Iwata. Such is the inextinguishable love for this cult classic that it smashed its Kickstarter target in just one day! They can be picked up here and you can see what they’re all about below!
Posters, posters everywhere and originality springing from every creative soul. Unique poster art is the new collectors paradise, so get on board with a few select items and today we’ve picked out this from the classic SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, so you can surprise those fans both of the old and new. It’s a pretty special one, designed by Niege Borges.:
Dan loves writing, film, music and photography. Originally from Devon, he did London for 4 years and now resides in Exeter. He also has a mild obsession with squirrels and cake. The latter being more of a hobby.
Favourite movies include HIGH FIDELITY, ALMOST FAMOUS, ROXANNE, GOOD WILL HUNTING, JURASSIC PARK, too many Steve Martin films and Nolan's BATMAN universe.
He can also be found on www.twitter.com/danbullock