2022 Holiday Gift Guide
Curated for the cinephile in your life, our holiday gift guide is ready for its close-up.
Film Books
Vintage Film Review Annuals
Buy now: US $20 (+FREE shipping) │UK £17
Own a piece of our history! We’ve launched the official Film Review shop with a selection of vintage annuals. The definitive film yearbook was kicked off by F. Maurice Speed in 1944. In total, there were 70 volumes from the initial annual in 1944 to the final annual volume in 2015. Never reissued, these annuals were only published once for the year of their release! Read more about our history.
Masters of Make-Up Effects: A Century of Practical Magic by Howard Berger & Marshall Julius
Filled with untold stories and illustrated with hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos, this new tome showcases some of the most iconic make-up effects of all time. Featuring a foreword by Guillermo del Toro, an afterword by Seth MacFarlane, and contributions from more than 50 make-up effects legends, as well as iconic actors, Masters of Make-up Effects is a must read for cinema and horror fans. Read our feature on the book here.
Jimmy & Me: A Personal Memoir of a Great Friendship by Lew Bracker
Lew Bracker writes a personal narrative of a friendship that began with two young men talking about girls, movies, and cars. Through a compelling and straightforward account of his friendship, Bracker paints a magnificent portrait of James Dean. Read our interview with Bracker here.
Deep in the Heart: A Texas Wildlife Story by Ben Masters, Katy Baldock and Jay Kleberg
The 250-page Deep in the Heart coffee table book is a deeper dive into the wildlife and conservation stories showcased in the movie Deep in the Heart. Written by director Ben Masters and producers Katy Baldock and Jay Kleberg, the book is filled with the best images captured over three years of production. Read our interview with director Ben Masters here.
Zuzu Bailey’s It’s a Wonderful Life Cookbook by Karolyn Grimes (Zuzu) and Franklin Donanyos
Co-written by Karolyn Grimes (aka Zuzu), this book is filled with old-fashioned recipes inspired by It’s a Wonderful Life, including Henry Potter Pot Pie, Harry Bailey Hero Sandwich, Zuzu My Little Gingersnap Cookies, and many other dishes to evoke Bedford Falls. Also enjoy special behind-the-scenes anecdotes and reminiscences from the cast and crew. Be sure to stay tuned to News & Features for our upcoming interview with Karolyn!
Film Games
The Goonies: Never Say Die Game
Under the Goondocks Expansion
Overcome puzzles and deadly challenges with teamwork and strategy. Play through nine fully-scripted adventures, led by one player who takes on the role of the Goondocks Master. The adventure continues in Under the Goondocks, a Never Say Die expansion, which adds three new adventures that continue the story.
Disney Villainous: Bigger and Badder Game
The latest Villainous ‘expandalone’ game Bigger and Badder introduces Pixar villains Syndrome (from The Incredibles) and Lotso bear (from Toy Story 3), along with the classic Disney character Madam Mim (from The Sword in the Stone) to the award-winning Disney Villainous line. Play with two or three people, or mix and match with the eighteen other villains available throughout other Disney Villainous releases, for up to a six-player game.
Films on Blu-ray
Eureka! Classics: The Cat and the Canary / The Ghost Breakers
Buy now: UK £20 (Available 5th December)
Eureka Entertainment presents ghosts and gags galore in this double-bill of horror-comedies starring Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard.
Sony Pictures Classics 30th Anniversary Limited Edition Gift Set 4K Ultra HD
The eleven-disc set celebrating 30 years of Sony Pictures Classics includes Orlando, The City of Lost Children, The Celluloid Closet, Run Lola Run, SLC Punk, The Devil's Backbone, Volver, Synecdoche, New York, Still Alice, Call Me by Your Name, and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Includes hours of special features that are a mix of archival materials and exclusive new content.
Film Night
W&P Porter Mug
W&P The Popper
Buy now: US $23
Ceramic with a matte silicone sleeve and a BPA-free lid, the 12oz Porter mug is perfect for sipping your favourite movie beverage. The Popper pops nine cups of popcorn in an infinitely reusable, dishwasher and microwave-safe collapsable silicone bowl. No oil is necessary and the lid doubles as a measuring cup.
Everything Everywhere All at Once Hot Dog Finger Gloves
A24’s brilliant marketing team delivers Everything Everywhere All at Once latex hot dog finger gloves.
Hereditary Gingerbread Treehouse Kit
For the horror enthusiast, here’s the most terrifying gingerbread house kit ever made. A24’s kit includes a cast iron plate, plastic treehouse base, and a light to illuminate your treehouse at night.
