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17th July 2019
04:06pm BST


It's the summer so you don't need to be snuggled right up under blankets the whole time. That doesn't mean comfort should be out though - make a huge cushion bed on the ground that everyone can lie on and then put more cushions on it to lean against and snuggle up with. if you've got bean bags lying around, use those too. Comfort is key.
Okay, obviously the movie decision is up to you and whoever you're inviting, but we stand by always going for feel-good movies for that big summer movie night. Horror just doesn't really cut in when it's still light outside, documentaries are better with a small group, and sad movies can kind of put a damper on the atmosphere. That being said, we're very partial to a Titanic showing, so we guess sad movies get a pass if they're also romances.
Essentially, a summer movie night is best when you don't have to think too much about what you're watching.
Do away with the classic Coke and Fanta - summer movie nights are for going all out with the beverages. Make some proper summery and fruity cocktails so serve while you're all watching the movie. Of course, you may want to stay away from the alcohol so that you have command of your all your senses while watching the wonderful dramas unfold, so mocktails work just as well. As long as it's sweet and fruity, you're all good.
It may sound like something you'd do in sleepovers of the past but that's what makes it fun. Get out your best PJs and comfy slippers and get everyone else to do the same. We know that group sleepovers don't happen as much when you reach a certain age but we can still PRETEND that we're that young. It's all we have left.
Of course, popcorn is always going to be the main event at a movie night but it's also good to give people a bit of savoury food too. It's awkward to sit around with big plates of food and pizza can feel a little overdone (okay pizza is never overdone but still, better to mix it up every once in a while).
A great option is to put together lots of little nibbles and spread them out on big plates and platters. We're talking mini samosas, mini pizza bites (see? We're still getting that pizza in), mozzarella sticks, garlic bread, whatever you like really. It gives the night a classier tone than everyone digging into pizza and we think light bites feel more summery anyway.
Okay, so you may have a fancy TV with the best surround sound speakers available but, if you don't, it's worth bringing in some extra sound support. If you don't have really good-quality speakers, ask someone else to bring them. No one likes metallic-sounding voices or the noise crackling when it gets too loud. Place a few speakers around the room if you can for that ultimate cinema experience.
Okay, this isn't a must-have because, you know, projectors are super expensive and not worth buying for one movie night. However, if you already have one in the house or have been planning on investing in one for a while, definitely go for it. It really enhances the movie experience and watching a movie on a projector gives us those summer vibes. Probably because it reminds us of movie drive-ins. Prime summer movie scene.
There you go. With those nine things under your belt, you're guaranteed the perfect summer movie night. Here's looking at you, kid.
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