Need to take a break from the hectic pace of the holidays? How about settling in for a family movie night and some fun Wild West ideas with The Lone Ranger, to be released on Blu-ray, DVD + Digital Copy on December 17th, because how can an evening spent with Johnny Depp be anything but fun? Start with a Wild West meal. It doesn’t have to be fancy, just some good home cooking, like Barbque , baked beans and macaroni and cheese.
Want to encourage creativity in the kids? Find a cardboard box (use one of those that you have received for Christmas or an old shoe box) and allow the kids to draw an Old West town on the box with markers, or if you are feeling brave, watercolors. Before you begin viewing, allow the kids to make a cardboard star so they can be rangers too.
While viewing the movie, you might need a snack. This peppermint hot cocoa will help hit the spot. Just mix 4 ounces melted white chocolate with 2 tablespoons each condensed milk and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil and add a drop of vanilla flavoring and a crushed peppermint candy cane. Stir into one pint of warmed milk and top with a marshmallow. Yum! It would be a cowboy’s delight.
I do have a few thoughts on The Lone Ranger. It is rated PG-13 and for good reason. There are a couple of scenes with graphic brutality. The one where the outlaw killed The Lone Ranger’s brother stands out. It made me slightly squeamish when I saw the movie in theaters and when I watched it on Blu-Ray. Much of the humor is sarcastic and aimed at adults and would probably go over a younger child’s head. Included on the release are some extras that are worth a look too; bloopers, deleted scenes, Riding the Rails of the Lone Ranger, Becoming a Cowboy and Arnie’s Western Road trip.
Have you seen The Lone Ranger? What did you think?
I love themed movie nights 🙂 A Wild West one for The Lone Ranger sounds like a great one. We haven’t had a chance to watch it yet, but maybe after Christmas.
I have not, but I know my dad would totally love this movie! Maybe when my parents come for the week of Christmas we can have family movie night!
We can’t wait to see The Lone Ranger again. I love the movie night meal idea.
What a cute party idea! I haven’t seen the movie though
Watching it for the first time this weekend! Heard that its a fun movie, though.
What a cute idea! Love the hot cocoa.
Super cute ideas for this eye candy… oh, I mean movie. 😉
What a great idea to theme your dinner around your movie for movie night! So cool! (And no, we haven’t seen this one yet, but hopefully soon!)
we haven’t seen it but are planning to watch tomorrow during the big snowstorm!
I actually have not seen it yet, but I really want to. It is for sure on my to-do list. Thanks for the great post.
I haven’t seen The Lone Ranger but will see it when it comes out on DVD.
Thanks for the review of this movie, I have been wanting to see it. I think I’ll save it for date night. Thanks for the heads up.
I’m looking forward to seeing it. It seems like it got knocked by critics, but I remember hearing Quentin Tarantino saying he felt it really got a bum rap for no good reason and that it was good.
When my kids were younger, we had family night every Friday. Usually we had dinner with dessert and played games. Sometimes we would watch a special movie. If it was a movie night, dinner and dessert were always themed. Those were great times full of un and lots of memories! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
I wanted to see it because I’m a big Johnny Depp fan but hubby didn’t so we never did. I’m awaiting it on Netflix so I can watch it. Thanks for that spoiler so I now know whether or not I want the kids to watch it along with me.
I didn’t realize that this release was out – I can’t wait to see it! Love your dinner ideas too.
Still haven’t seen this movie though i;m a huge johnny Depp fan but hope to get to it over the Christmas break. Love the snowman in the glass so cute and really like the party set up.
Huge fan of Johnny Depp and the food looks delicious!
We are having a family night and watching this! I love Johnny Depp!
I am going to have to try that Hot peppermint drink! Sounds absolutely delicious!
Barbecue , baked beans, and macaroni and cheese sounds like a perfect meal! I haven’t seen the movie yet, but I think it would something I would enjoy, especially with that kind of dinner. 🙂
This is such a fun idea to eat Wild West inspired food while watching the film. My boys would have a ball taking part in a movie night like this themed one.
I haven’t seen The Lone Ranger yet, but I really want to soon! Your food looks like just the meal to serve up while watching it too. Real down home cooking right there!
This sounds like a fun evening – good food and a good movie! We haven’t seen the Lone Ranger yet, but I am dying to see it because I love Johnny Depp.
Yumm.. you went all out for this movie.. sure would make a great gift for my FIL.. he loves the lone ranger.. thanks for sharing and your dinner looked delicious …
I thought my Hubs might like to see the Lone Ranger, but he told me he wasn’t interested… but a movie night sounds fantastic.
MMmmm the food looks great.