Gift Guide for the Entertainment Lover

The Hangover

Starring hottie and current Renee Zellweger boytoy Bradley Cooper and The Daily Show alumni Ed Helms, The Hangover earned almost $459 million worldwide at the box office and much critical success.

Available December 15th on DVD and Blu-ray from $22.99  (Best Buy)

Julie and Julia

This movie, based on the book written by Julie Powell and My Life in France by Julia Child was a summer hit starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams.  The DVD features commentary by director and screenwriter Nora Ephron on the making of the movie while the Blue-ray features a tour of Julia Child’s kitchen and interviews with friends and family of Child.

Available December 8th on DVD and Blue-ray from $22.99 (Best Buy)

Classic Collections

Audrey Hepburn Collection: 3 Movie Collection (includes Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Roman Holiday and Sabrina)
$19.99 on amazon.ca

Judy Garland: The Signature Collection (includes A Star is Born, For Me and My Gal and The Harvey Girls)
$78.49 on amazon.ca

Movie Night Gift Bag:
Not sure what to get that co-worker, or brother-in-law?  Try something that’s just generic enough..
Pick up a gift bag from a dollar store (medium size) and fill it with:
Two Kernals popcorn packs (now available at Blockbuster)
Two Kernals flavours (now available at Blockbuster)
One movie popcorn bucket (available at Dollarama: red and white striped)
Gift Certificates for a movie or the Blockbuster Entertainment package with $40 coupons (cost $24.00)

Guide for the TV Lover

Try these  new releases and old classics now available:

Lost: the Complete 5th Season — better catch up as much as you can before this next and final season. ($54.99 at amazon.ca)

The Tudors:  Season 3 ($49.99 at HMV.ca)

The Tudors Season 1 & 2 - Uncut 7 DVD set ($74.99 at HMV.ca)

Ally McBeal: The Complete Set [5 seasons] features 32 discs covering all 5 seasons: ($149.00 at HMV.ca)

Remember this classic?  Mini skirts, Barry White, a dancing baby and who can forget that great season with Robert Downey Jr. before he was kicked off  the show.

The Mary Tyler Moore Show: The Complete First Season: This original Ally McBeal is every city girl’s must have [4 DVD set] ($29.99 at HMV.ca)

Girl’s Night TV Pack
Here’s an idea for a friend:
One of the above DVD
A Belvedere Cocktail Shaker – to inspire creative martinis : $52.95
or Absolut Disco : $25.95
or Jazz Vodka — smooth velvety vodka with a hint of fruit in the taste: $29.95

For more ideas, visit lcbo.com for more gift ideas for her

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