Movie Valentines on Etsy

Yeah, I know. A lot of us hate Valentine's Day, and we definitely don't need to be reminded about it all the time. But even if you despise this happy day (what's wrong with you?!), you have to admit that cheesy Valentine's cards are the absolute BEST, made even better by a movie reference. I've shared some of my favorites from Etsy, with links below in case you want to get one for your cinema-lovin' pal or pal-with-benefits. And why wouldn't you? Enjoy!

When Harry Met Sally Valentine HERE

Breakfast At Tiffany's Valentine HERE

True Romance Valentine HERE

The Big Lebowski Valentine HERE

Moonrise Kingdom Valentine HERE

Pulp Fiction Valentine HERE

Back to the Future Valentine HERE

40 Year Old Virgin Valentine HERE

Star Wars Valentine HERE

Jean-Claude Van Damme Valentine HERE

Annie Hall Valentine HERE

Halloween on Etsy 2

Halloween is almost here, which sadly means that it's almost over. A couple years ago I dug around Etsy looking for fun horror movied themed goodies to buy to keep the spooky vibes going all year long (view that list here) and I bring you even more awesome stuff to check out! I'm especially impressed by a lot of the art I'm finding on the site...can I take it all home?

Vincent Price necklace HERE

Tippi Hedren print HERE

Jack and Sally dolls HERE

Dr. Frank-N-Furter print HERE

Bride of Frankenstein print HERE

The Black Cat pillow HERE

Beetlejuice phone case HERE

Pugsley Addams silhouette art HERE

Rosemary's Baby tannis necklace HERE

Gift Idea: Hollywood Sketchbook: A Century of Costume Illustration

I first spotted this book at a bookstore in Hollywood when we were up there for the TCM Film Festival. I immediately added it to my Amazon wishlist and crossed my fingers. Just received it as an early birthday present, and I loooove it. It's a huge and gorgeous coffee table book chock-full of stunning costume illustrations by a talented array of illustrators and designers. Any film fan who's especially drawn to costuming should pick this up! They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I took a few! Enjoy!

The Dark Knight Trilogy Ultimate Collection (Review)

Gift Idea: 100 Ideas That Changed Film

I love early birthday presents, don't you? Craig gave me this book last weekend and it's a good read! The book takes you through the history of cinema one idea at a time, and it's amazing to go through and realize how much went into creating the movies that we know and love today. It has lots of pictures, concise text, and it serves as a good introduction to film history for those not in the know, and a good refresher to those of us who already have a pretty firm idea of these concepts. 

Definitely worth a look! Leave this one on the coffee table to entice curious visitors and create film fanatics out of them!

Last Minute Gift Idea: The Great Showdowns

Buy on Amazon here!

Christmas is a week away! In case there are a few movie buffs in your life that you still need to shop for, here is a suggestion.  The Great Showdowns (released last October) features the art of Scott Campbell, best known for his "Great Showdowns" series, featuring simple and adorable illustrations of movie characters facing off! It's an unconventional and unique gift for the film fan who has everything! I personally love that there is no index for the confrontations depicted; you either get it or you don't. It's kind of a badge of honor to make your way through the book and see how many films you can identify!  I just gave this book as a Christmas present to This Cinematic Life contributors Colin and Rachel and they appeared to enjoy flipping through the book, identifying films, and laughing all the while.  So consider gifting this to your favorite nerd. It's at least good for a laugh, and isn't that what Christmas is all about?

Halloween on Etsy!

Inspired by our Halloween movie poll, I compiled a bunch of movie-themed goodies from Etsy! Because you can NEVER have enough spooky stuff, right? Or movie-themed stuff? Or stuff stuff! I love stuff! Okay sorry. Here we go!

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Happy shopping!

Valentine's Day Goodies!

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and there are love vibes and little hearts in the air! In honor of the upcoming holiday, I thought I'd share some cute Etsy products inspired by some of our favorite film couples. Enjoy!





1. As You Wish Princess Bride Print

2. George Lassos the Moon Print

3. Princess Leia/Han Solo Cake Topper

4. Margot and Richie Print

5. "I Like You Maude" Print

6. Frankenstein and his Bride Cameos