Recipes for foodies and film nerds. Because life's too short for stale popcorn and crappy movies.
From the opening music credits, Home Alone brings us all back to simpler times– when mansions in Chicago suburbs were affordable, when we were all afraid of basement demons and hated our dickhead Uncle Frank, and when ten pizzas only cost $122.50. Now of course …
While You Were Sleeping turned 30 this year (2025), which makes me feel very, very old. But it’s a holiday classic that is beloved by millennials, Chicagoans, and true Sandra Bullock fans. It’s also my best friend’s favorite movie, so– YOU’RE WELCOME MEGAN. The film …
I hadn’t really delved into Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining until my post college years. Now of course I’m a Stephen King fanatic, so suffice it to say I really love this movie. As one of the best in the horror genre, The Shining is an …
The NeverEnding Story is one of those perfectly messed up childhood movies that you watch now and feel like you belong to a special club. Because it’s a REALLY good 80’s movie. Based on a bonkers German fantasy novel by Michael Ende, The NeverEnding Story …
Boondock Saints: “A juvenile, ugly movie that represents the worst tendencies of directors channeling Tarantino.” Fair enough. But it’s still a fun ride and Sean Patrick Flanery is feckin’ hot. If you grew up in the 90’s, you’ve likely seen Boondock Saints and have since …
I’ve been wanting to tackle Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki for a long while, and luckily my fave in the collection– Howl’s Moving Castle– is a bit simpler culinarily speaking its companions. Don’t worry, I’ll get to Spirited Away eventually. Based on a fantasy novel …
Uncle Buck was a childhood fave of mine. Is it the best movie in the world? Maybe not. But it’s god damn funny, and it’s got a lot of food in it that I’ve always wanted to make. Namely, really enormous pancakes. The plot itself …
Hocus Pocus– what a goofy ass time. Is it deserving of critical acclaim? No. But it’s a Halloween staple that everyone loves so much Disney just released a sequel 29 years later. And Sarah is STILL REALLY FUNNY! Both Hocus Pocus 1 & 2 star …
Little Miss Sunshine is one of those films that you’re thrilled exists– a wonderful family dramedy that is so well written and so well acted that it leaves you with hope for the film industry. The movie opens with a relatively dark montage. Mom Sheryl …
