Great Gifts for Movie Buffs

If there's a movie buff on your gift list, consider yourself lucky--film fans are one of the easiest to buy presents for! I know, because I am a movie buff. Over the years, I've gotten lots of great gifts related to my hobby. Here are a few to consider.

~ Movie memorabilia: this is one of the easiest things to score for a film fan, and you don't even have to leave the house! E-Bay, Moviegoods, Hollywoodmegastore and dozens of other reputable internet sites have an amazing collection of movie memorabilia. They offer everything from posters, DVD boxed sets, t-shirts, collectibles, artwork, autographed items and more. Once you know your movie buff's favorite flicks and film stars, there's really no end to the cool gifts you can find online.

~ Books and magazines: movie-related publications are plentiful, and simple to buy. These include movie trivia books, biographies of famous actors and actresses, movie history, screenplays, and comprehensive movie guides like "1001 Movies To See Before You Die" by Steven Jay Schneider. This massive book includes movies from all genres, with recommendations from critics, directors, writers and film professors. Or, get them a year's subscription to movie-related magazines such as Premiere and Box Office.

~ DVDs are always a great gift for a movie buff, just be sure they don't already have it in their collection. If they watch a lot of movies at home, and you've got lots of cash, a flat-screen plasma television will earn you a place in a movie buff's heart forever!

~ Gift cards from the local movie house are always appreciated (and used immediately!), or get them a membership to Netflix and let the movies come to them. Similarly, Blockbuster, Hollywood Video and other movie rental places offer gift cards in various amounts.