I did what they have now coined attachment parenting. Naps were always done in the crib but the kids slept with us until they were "ready" to sleep on their own. That happened around two, just in time for the next baby lol.

I'm not positive the movie is helping, more of a distraction I would think. I would establish a routine: snack (called bednight by my kids), bath, story, cuddles and bed. Then tough it out for the week or so it will take for him to get used of the new routine. Perhaps some soothing music in the background. They have those cute ones that have little nightlights that display on ceiling. Perhaps that would be a distraction too, but they have such cute things these days!