Step 1: Find a location. I insisted that we use my backyard because there was plenty of room and I had been DYING to throw a movie night/party for a while!
Step 2: Recruit your peeps. Because I had been planning on doing something like this for a while, I took on the job of providing most of the snacks/treats, but asked others to bring the essentials-popcorn and water. We borrowed a projector and screen. My family helped clean up the yard- I was in charge of mowing the 1/2 acre lawn (ugh :P)
Step 3: Choose the flick. We chose Fantastic Mr. Fox because it was a favorite among some of my friends and others really wanted to see it! It is best to choose something lovable, hilarious, and in my case- something that you can pair some fun snacks/treats with! This movie was the perfect choice!
Step 4: Spread the word!!! I haven't EVER met anyone who didn't love a summer backyard movie night! :D Invite all attendees to bring blankets, camp chairs, and bug spray.
Step 5: Prepare the snacks/treats. I came up with several different ideas that had to do with the movie. - Chicken in a Bisket: Foxes eat chicken and squab ("What is a squab anyway?") - Donuts: You probably won't find "cider-filled" (hah!) so glazed will be just fine ;) - Apple/Grape Juice Boxes: ("Apple juice- apple juice flood") - Apples: Red ones with little yellow star stickers ("At least they have stars on them") - Swedish Fish: aka "Minnows", and don't forget - Blueberries: ("Beagles love blueberries!").............. *You can tell that I had fun with these. Everyone that hadn't seen the movie thought I was crazy before it started, but then laughed afterwards.*
Step 6: Enjoy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2igjYFojUo (Movie Trailer)
This movie is so great!! The first time I watched it I thought it was a little weird. I hadn't ever seen a Wes Anderson film so I didn't know what his style was like. But each time I've watched it with friends and family, I've laughed at different things and I've come to love it more and more! It is hilarious! :D *You have to have an interesting sense of humor like me to really love it! Haha* If you haven't seen it, go check it out! All of my friends have told me how much they enjoyed it. They've been renting and buying it to watch it again, and we all enjoy quoting it here and there! You'll be "cussing" with the rest of us before you know it! ;)
I probably won't get the chance to do another backyard movie night before summer is over, but I would love to do it again! I've already begun planning and talking with friends about the next movie night - NACHO LIBRE! - The perfect film for an outdoor BBQ - complete with hot dogs, hamburgers, refried beans, corn on the cob, salad, soup, toast,"bugs and grass", "eagle eggs" and "orphans' chips". Stay tuned!
