Top 10 Dinner And Movie Combos
Dinner and movies go together as well as international waters and underground cat fighting rings.
Dinner and movies go together as well as international waters and underground cat fighting rings. Which doesn’t really make sense, if you think about it, what with movies being all attention grabbing and stuff, and dinner requiring attention in order to ensure food reaching mouth/not choking to death. But thankfully for both of us, you don’t have to think about it, because Sundance pays me to, so one of those darned thinkin’ headaches averted.
10. THE GODFATHER and Approximately 14 Cannoli
Cannoli are delicious, and if Pavlov taught us anything, it’s that the mention, in passing, of cannoli, make you fucking crave cannoli.
"Leave the gun. Take the cannoli."
Author: Zach Golden9. THE ARTIST and Fried Chicken
Silent movie, loud food, you do the math. To note, this could be a poor choice if you’re one of those, “hate hearing people eat” type of human beings.
Caution: The deliciousness of fried chicken may cause you to do this.
Author: Zach Golden8. FARGO and Beer Braised Bratwurst
I would suggest cracking open a Schlitz or five, and just feel the Midwest take over your body.
But don’t even mention stopping at the pancakes house because, “ What are you nuts? We had pancakes for breakfast.”
Author: Zach Golden7. THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP and Turkey (dark meat, obviously)
Look, pairing 10 movies with 10 meals is fucking hard, so don’t give me shit for this one being obvious. I at least abstained from a red wine mention (although it would be a lovely idea, a Pinot Noir would pair nicely).
“I’m exhausted. I’m gonna wake up now.”
Author: Zach Golden6. Brokeback Mountain and Hot Dogs
Dick joke.
Hot dogs, seriously," I wish I knew how to quit you.”
Author: Zach Golden5. MANHATTAN and Pastrami On Rye
A friend once described this movie by saying “I feel like I should be wearing a yamaka while watching this.” Look, it’s a beautiful love story told by an eccentric, left-wing, New Yorky Jew, what else would you eat? If you’re going for annoying hipster authenticity, pair with a Dr. Brown’s celery soda and a shitload of half-sour pickles. But seriously don’t do that, unless you’re married to whomever you’re watching the movie with, they (and I) will hate you and leave you.
But hey, “You have to have a little faith in people.”
Author: Zach Golden4. EDWARD SCISSORHANDS and Chopped Salad
As I said, these things are hard to write and this one sounded cute. Plus, look at you. You’ve put some pounds on over the years; you don’t have the same body you had 10 years ago. Would it kill you to eat a salad?
Author: Zach Golden3. STAR WARS and One Of Those Novelty Astronaut Food Dinners
Apparently astronauts don’t really eat those things, and all of our childhoods were shams. Next we’ll find out that Santa Claus DOES exist, our palms WON’T grow hair if we don’t get out of the bathroom right this minute, and all kids DON’T shower with their gym teacher.
“Bring me Solo . . . and a cookie.”
Author: Zach Golden2. The Brothers Bloom and Vegetarian Chili
A fantastic movie about some of the fantastic-est con men is a fitting occasion to con your body into thinking you’re feeding it delicious, nourishing meat.
Author: Zach Golden1. Annie Hall and Lobster
If you don’t get some action after watching ANNIE HALL then you’re doing it wrong. And if a topical dinner like lobster doesn’t seal the deal, you’re doing it wronger. And if you don’t know what I’m talking about, you’re doing it wrongest (just watch the movie).
Author: Zach Golden
