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Have you ever planned to have a movie marathon, but then got bored halfway through the second movie? Have no worries though; this is your guide to a successful movie marathon.

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Question What if everyone gets bored of the movies? Community Answer If you think that everyone is going to get bored, only invite a few friends and plan some movie related activities for in between each showing. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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Question What if I want to have one by myself? How should I prepare? Community Answer Get a lot of snacks, pillows, blankets, and choose a bunch of movies you will enjoy watching for an extended period of time. Thanks! We’re glad this was helpful.
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You could have an intermission time where you have five minutes for everyone to do what they need to do. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1
Go to the bathroom before each movie, that way you won’t have to go while watching. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 0
Mak/e sure you are comfortable and don’t need to pause for anything- it ruins the movie. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0

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Play along with the movie’s theme to have more fun! Dress up like the characters, or have themed food that matches the movies you’re watching.
Keep all of the snacks and food within arm’s reach so people don’t have to get up or go into a different room during the movies.
If you have lots of people and people have different preferences, try setting up different genres of movies in different rooms.
If you don’t have blackout curtains, use dark colored blankets in front of any bright windows instead.

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This may make you very tired the next day. Thanks Helpful 20 Not Helpful 3
Too many blankets and pillows may make you fall asleep. Thanks Helpful 17 Not Helpful 5