We know it’s not been long since our last Pizza Movie Night
suggestions, but we can’t help it, we do love a good night-in. This week we are
giving you our top five for true foodies with films that will make you hungry –
and then a pizza to remedy that!
The pizza we have gone for is our favourite – and we’re a
pretty foodie bunch here at Pizzeria Oregano! – and we are fairly certain it
will be a hit with you all too. We call it, the Oregano. Fresh tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, shaved parmesan, and
basil. Simple and classic, it lets the high quality ingredients do the talking.
Food doesn’t need to be all fancy-pants to be delicious. We’d suggest also
customising this beauty and adding a handful of crunchy pine-nuts.
Now – on with the
films!
·
Babette’s
Feast – 1987
o “In
a remote 19th Danish century village two sisters take in French refugee,
Babette Hersant, who agrees to work as their servant. After winning the
lottery, Babette wants to repay the sisters for their kindness and offers to
cook a French meal for them” Likely to
be up there in every food-lover’s top 5. This beautiful, touching film shows
what the true power and purpose of food is: bringing people together. Such a
classic that it has inspired countless restaurants to host their own feast and
offer the menu from the film.
·
Big Night
– 1996
o “A
failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers gambles on one special night to
try to save the business”. A supreme
heart-warmer, this lovely film is about family, food, and offers a
non-mafia-central glimpse into the Italian American community. And it has
Stanley Tucci in it, who is JUST GREAT. And, incidentally, a real food-lover,
he has just released his second cookbook!
·
Today’s
Special – 2009
o “In
this super-feel-good foodie comedy, young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his
heritage and his passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian
food.” This is our indie offering. And
our Indian offering, actually. Adding a little edge to our listing, “Today’s
Special” offers up some glimpses of everything which is good about Indian
cooking. And the double-meaning of the title is pretty sweet too.
·
Julie &
Julia – 2009
o “Julia
Child's story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with
blogger Julie Powell's 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child's first
book.” A romp. A film filled with more
wonderful food and human emotions than you could shake a stick at. Whatever
that means. This film also has Stanley Tucci in it, and he is still amazing.
Also – so much butter. It’s glorious.
·
Chef –
2014
o “A
chef who loses his restaurant job starts up a food truck in an effort to
reclaim his creative promise, while piecing back together his estranged family”.
This has everything in it that you might
want from a decent family-friendly(ish) film. No particular unbelievable drama.
The bit where it all goes wrong is near the start and the rest of the film
plays like a wonderous homage to America’s highways and culinary offerings.
Which, believe it or not, are considerable. Well worth a watch.
Some good news also – both “Chef” and “Big Night” are on
Netflix, and you can rent Julie & Julia on iTunes. So you’ve no excuse! Get
on it, order your pizza, crack open some wine, and enjoy food in all its forms.
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