I am hosting the June Food ‘n Flix round and I am über excited. In fact, I am over-the-moon!
This month I chose Moonstruck. I just realized this is another 80s film like my last Food ‘n Flix hosting gig with The Breakfast Club. What can I say? The 80s were good to me.
For those of you who don’t remember the 80s, Moonstruck won Cher a Best Actress Oscar and Olympia Dukakis the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. It also won Best Screenplay. Besides these wins, nominations included Best Supporting Actor (Vincent Gardenia), Best Director (Norman Jewison) and Best Picture.
It has been a number of years since I saw this film. In fact, I am pretty sure I saw it upon release in a theater in 1987. I need to rewatch it again for this round, but here is a short synopsis for you.
Cher’s character, Loretta Castorini, is a “plain Jane” bookkeeper from Brooklyn. She has agreed to marry her late-husband’s best friend (Vincent Gardenia). Major plot twist—she falls for his brother, played by Nicholas Cage. There is a lot of Italian tradition in this film, both in food and custom.
See, they really took her look away, but stay tuned. (What’s with those early Madonna-esque eyebrows?
I can’t wait to see what inspires you from this film about a wacky old-school Italian family and how one can truly “Snap outta it!” when confronted with life-changing alternatives.
- Watch the chosen film: Moonstruck. Taking inspiration from the film, head into the kitchen and cook or bake or make something.
- Post about it on your blog with a link back to THIS post and a link to Food ‘n Flix. Use of the logo is optional.
- Your post must be current (during month of film). And, we don’t mind if your post is linked to other events…the more the merrier.
- Have fun with it!
- Email your entries to me (Debra) at eliotseats@gmail.com and include:
~Your name
~Your blog’s name and URL
~The name of your dish and the permalink to the specific post you’re submitting
~Attach a photo of any size (or just give me permission to “pull” one from your post)
~Indicate “Food ‘n Flix Submission” in the subject line
Deadline for submissions is June 27, 2014 (by the end of the day, wherever you are).
You have me intrigued with this one. Sounds like food I was acquainted with from childhood in my south Philly neighborhood!
I hope you get inspired. I have yet to decide, myself.
You know, with you heading it up, I might just have to join in this month. I’ve actually never seen the film (not much of a Nicholas Cage fan).
I agree that when you have seen Nicolas Cage character, you have pretty much seen them all. Hope you do join this round.
I am a massive movie fan so this is an awesome idea 😀
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Hope you find time to watch this one.
I knew I’d be conflicted about what I wanted to make when this one came along…so many great sources of inspiration! Can’t wait to watch it again and come up with something. Thanks so much for hosting this month, Debra. 🙂
I am re-re-watching it tonight!
What a fun idea! Can’t wait to see which recipe you post.
Hey, Beth, you should join in.
I never saw Moonstruck so I am anxious to watch it and see how it inspires me….Thanks for hosting Debra!
Yes, everyone, I just finished it and I had forgotten how much I adored this movie. I have a list of foods.
I just finished reading a little about you and I have a huge smile on my face. Barbara Kingsolver’s book, along with Food Inc. helped me to decide that I was going to grow my own meat and eggs and buy whatever else I could locally and organically. I am so glad I found you through Food n Flix.
If you’ve got chickens, you’re my idol. They’re in my three year plan. 🙂
A movie I’ve actually seen! What a great selection.
PS…rose extract is stronger than rosewater. I had some rose syrup I used in a French dessert, but Dorie stated that it was too sweet for a substitute. So I sucked it up and bought a small bottle on Amazon 🙂
Hmmmm…thanks for clarifying. I think I might add a splash to some berries and just see what happens. Love Moonstruck!
Watched it on Sunday, cooked it yesterday. Can’t wait to share my post.
I have rewatched it at this point too and I think I have a plan of attack.
I’m in and just posted! Love it!
Awesome!
G’day and thanks for hosting this month’s Food ‘n Flix….LOVE this movie and can’t wait to share!
Cheers! Joanne
Cheers, back at ya! Can’t wait to see what you post.