Cool offbeat gifts for the movie lover on your Christmas list
Every movie buff delights in the weirdest gifts ever (”Star Wars” waffle iron anyone?).
This holiday season there is again no shortage of offbeat gifts for the movie lover on your list. Here’s a look (availability and prices are subject to change.)
HOT DOG FINGER GLOVES
The trippy “Everything Everywhere All at Once” is definitely a wild ride. Case in point: The film follows an aging Chinese immigrant (the brilliant Michelle Yeoh) who explores other universes connecting with the lives she could have led. And in one of those universes, she has hot dogs for fingers! No kidding.
Now, Movie studio A24 is offering a pair of latex gloves with hot dogs for fingers, perfect for the adventurous cinephile on your gift list. One size fits most. $36.
https://shop.a24films.com/products/hot-dog-hands
‘AGE OF CAGE’ BOOK
Everyone’s favorite manic actor Nicolas Cage has had quite an eclectic career, and the book “Age of Cage: Four Decades of Hollywood Through One Singular Career” celebrates it. Written by critic/journalist Keith Phipps, he says “Age of Cage” is also a sharp-eyed examination of the changes that have taken place in Hollywood over the course of Cage’s career. His films have ranged from ridiculously quotable (“Raising Arizona”: “Son, you got a panty on your head”) to ridiculously over-the-top (the “National Treasure” franchise). $14.99.
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250773036/ageofcage
‘VERTIGO’ VIDEO GAME
I’m not a big gamer, but making an immersive video game based on one of his films sounds like a stroke brilliance. Pendulo Studios designed this game loosely based on the events that take place in Hitchcock’s classic 1958 film “Vertigo,” where a former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail. Prices vary.
https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/alfred-hitchcock-vertigo
SONY PICTURES CLASSICS 30TH ANNIVERSARY 4K BOXED SET
Perfect for the true indie movie fan, this includes 10 gems from the studio’s celebrated collection, including “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” “Volver,” “Call Me by Your Name” and more. $202.
Amazon.com
SISKEL & EBERT ‘AT THE MOVIES’ T-SHIRT
Two thumbs up — way up! — for this gift, a delightfully retro T-shirt featuring an iconic portrait of the famed film critics/friends/friendly enemies Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert. $40.
https://humanboyworldwide.bigcartel.com/product/siskel-ebert-at-the-movies-tee
OSCAR PAPERCLIPS
While there may be a dwindling need for paper clips in the digital era, this could be your only chance to get an Oscar! Ha. These Oscar-shaped paperclips, from the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, make for a fun and novel little gift. Don’t forget to thank the Academy! $14.
https://academymuseumstore.org/products/oscar-paperclips
E.T.-THEMED WIRELESS CHARGING PHONE DOCK
Now you can phone home from anywhere! This E.T.-themed wireless charging dock will let you. The Power Idolz’ 10W wireless charger looks like a retro E.T. VHS box and also features a light-up LED fingertip. Aw! $46.
https://www.justgeek.com/products/power-idolz-e-t-wireless-charging-dock
ALTERNATIVE MOVIE POSTERS BOOK
“Alternative Movie Posters: Film Art from the Underground” features posters for movies featuring work by various artists, with a very “underground” feel. $34.99.
https://www.amazon.com/Alternative-Movie-Posters-Film-Underground/dp/0764345664?tag=experchose-20
Reach Rod Pocowatchit at rodrick@rawdzilla.com.
