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‘1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die’
Birdman, Boyhood, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Casablanca. Has your aspiring cinephile seen them all yet? If not, get them this book, and check out the 997 other recommended movies. The book also has a lot of details about each film’s production, plot, and creative direction that they’ll love to pore over.
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RedCandy Harry Potter Movie Poster Art Prints
These stark and minimalist prints highlight iconic scenes from classic movies, from Titanic to Jurassic Park to The Shining. There are even individual posters for each installment of franchises like Harry Potter and Back to the Future, which make great gifts as a collection. You’ll need to buy frames, but at this price, you can afford to pick up their favorites.
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‘DisneyWar: The Battle for the Magic Kingdom’
Disney was in the middle of a renaissance in the late ’80s and ’90s, but by the early 2000s, the company became the stage for an epic corporate power struggle. DisneyWar chronicles the battle between Disney president and CEO Michael Eisner and Roy Disney, the last living relative of Walt Disney still at the company. If your film buff friend loves behind-the-scenes drama, this book delivers in a big way.
