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Make a Home Movie Night of It

Plan a home movie night with our six themed menus and plenty of great titles to choose from.

By Caren Baginski
Movie nights aren't just for Fridays anymore. Choose from 60 of our editors' favorite movies sure to turn any night into movie night. We've put together themed menus to set the mood for six genres of motion pictures: action, classic, comedy, drama, horror and romance. Top dinner off with make-it-yourself popcorn recipes that will turn your movie night into a special occasion: All you have to do is choose the movie.

Lights, Camera, Action!

Car chases, kung fu fighting and plenty of explosions await if you choose to plan an action movie night. Although the genre has been around since the mid-1900s, it wasn't until the '80s and '90s that it became popular. Actors like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and Jackie Chan are notable action heroes who love to take on the bad guys. Computer generated graphics and special effects make action movies larger than life and fun to watch. Pair an action film with our spicy, Southern-theme meal for an exciting adrenaline rush.

Editors' Top 10 Action Flicks


  • Star Wars

  • The Rock

  • Speed

  • Gladiator

  • Ocean's 11

  • The Matrix trilogy

  • Pirates of the Caribbean

  • Die Hard

  • Raiders of the Lost Ark

  • The Terminator

Popcorn Pick: Spicy POPcorn

Menu: Daredevil Delights
Full of spicy flavor and a rich, sweet finish, this menu will get you and your belly in gear for an action-packed flick.

Previews: Grilled Jalapeno Poppers

Feature Presentation: Cajun Pork Burgers with Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Credits: Candy Bar Chocolate Brownies

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