

Pair this movie, obviously, with a breakfast sandwich or a hefty, hash brown–stuffed burrito. You see the obsession in Harley’s eyes and then find yourself craving one no matter what time of day you’re watching. Nothing soothes a person more than a comforting breakfast sandwich with, as Harley puts it, “Egg! Bacon! American cheese! Soft, toasted buttered roll! Just a dash of hot sauce!” The scene perfectly captures the art of making an egg sandwich. What this movie does so well is showcase Harley’s chaotic, passionate personality, and, in one iconic scene, her deep appreciation for the perfect egg sandwich. Olivia Quintana, associate manager, social media Birds of Preyīirds of Prey is a silly and entertaining adventure that follows DC’s Harley Quinn after she and the Joker end their tumultuous relationship and she’s left to navigate the world and its challenges without the protection of the Clown Prince of Crime.

That might be too intense to make for a movie night, so I recommend pairing the film with spaghetti and meatballs, risotto, or an omelet to match an incredibly emotional closing scene. My stomach always grumbles nonstop when I see the brothers serve course after course of a decadent meal that ends with an incredible baked pasta known as a timpano. People dance, they drink, they lay on a table in a food coma (relatable), and-of course-they eat! Most of the movie focuses on one big night when a pair of brothers from Italy throw a blowout party to attract a famous Italian American singer in the hopes that it boosts their struggling Italian restaurant in New Jersey. Watching Big Night is like observing my dream dinner party play out before my eyes. MacKenzie Chung Fegan, senior commerce editor Big Night This movie is for parents, children, and anyone who wants to be emotionally manipulated. I watched Bao, Pixar’s short film about a mom and her anthropomorphic bao son, on an airplane, and I cried so loudly and effusively that I’m sure my seatmate is still trotting out the story at dinner parties. (Just try and watch Eat Pray Love without ordering pizza, I dare you.) Whether they give us opportunities to live vicariously through our favorite characters or simply inspiration for tonight’s dinner, these food movies hold a special place in our hearts and stomachs. Though BYO snacks are, of course, recommended. From Tampopo all the way to Birds of Prey, these films offer us wondrous escapism, allowing us to consume all kinds of food without actually leaving the couch. Which means that, most of all, we love food movies-or, at the very least, movies with tantalizing food scenes in ’em.
