Holiday Gift Guide The Movie Freak

The Movie Freak

Dark City and Donnie Darko ($20 to $29 each)Dark City is one of the most original sci-fi movies ever made. The Blu-ray adds special features and an excuse to drop your screen. Also check out the two-disc SD Donnie Darko: Directors Cut. The extras do little to improve your understanding of the film, but theyll get you in the mood for the upcoming sequel.—FM
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Warner Brothers Limited Edition Blu-ray Sets ($40 to $150)
Did we say movie freak or geek? Warners deluxe Blu-ray limited edition sets are loaded with extras and paraphernalia. Blade Runner comes with a scaled model spinner car, Batman Begins comes with an exclusive 16-page Dark Knight comic, Casablanca has a 48-page photo book, and the Harry Potter Years 1-5 set is packed with all the odds and ends a Hogwarts wannabe can handle.—SCB
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Auralex SonicPrint Artistic Acoustical Panels (from $180)
Good audio is half the experience when it comes to watching movies at home. These panels can tame reflective wall surfaces in style. Theyre available with a variety of images or even your own photos. Auralex is currently working on a line of SonicPrint panels that feature poster images from your favorite movies.—CL
www.auralex.com/sonicprint

Panasonic DMP-BD35 Blu-ray Player ($299)
If you dont have a Blu-ray player yet, its time to get one. Never before has such high-quality picture and sound been readily available for the home market. There are now plenty of Blu-ray players that span a range of prices. The new DMP-BD35 is a great combination of value and functionality.—JH
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Stewart Cabaret Screen with Mood Lighting ($4,599)
If you want to make your movie lovers jaw drop, consider one of the latest screens from Stewart. The Cabaret screen elevates your movie experience to a new level with its stylish appearance and customizable aluminum valance. Even better, the built-in mood lighting will take all of your favorite films to a new, immersive level.—DS
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Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2 Blu-rays ($35 each)
Its not just the over-the-top action that make these titles so wildly entertaining. Theyre also crammed with clever dialogue, larger-than-life characters, a cool soundtrack, and a wonderfully vivid color palette. The movie freak on your list will surely appreciate the new Blu-ray treatments, whether these are their first KBs or theyre finally retiring their DVDs.—CL
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Universal Remote Control MX-6000 ($1,499)
Movie freaks love to whine about menus ruining their experience when they make adjustments in the middle of a movie. Not so with this remote. You can control functions and navigate menus on the MX-6000s screen while your movie plays uninterrupted. It also provides access to media on your PC, iPod, and other storage devices.—CL
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The Godfather: The Coppola Restoration Blu-ray ($120)
The first two of these films are widely regarded as among the best movies ever produced. Its unfortunate that you have to pay for Part III to get them, but this is still an offer you cant refuse. Your giftee will freak out—assuming he or she didnt already buy the set on release day.—TJN
www.paramount.com

Mad Men: Season One Blu-ray ($50)
If top-flight TV is a guilty pleasure for the movie freak, nothing will make him feel guiltier than this tall tale of Madison Avenue ad men circa 1960. Its loaded with tobacco, liquor, sex, and sexism. And its visually stunning, thanks to an intense focus on period detail. This is easily the best thing to hit the small screen since The Sopranos.—MF
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