Some Like It Hot

Thursday, September 18th, 2008 we watched Some Like It Hot (1959) and for dinner we ordered wings from Billy Murphy's, because Some Like Them Hot!

Marilyn Monroe is so sexy! Wow. With its transvestitism, palpable sex and murder, Billy Wilder's legendary screwball comedy reveals dark, hilarious roots. Musicians Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis accidentally witness the St. Valentine's Day Massacre and get out of town the only way they know how -- dressed as women. On the road to Florida with an all-girl band, they meet Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe), and things start to heat up in this legendary farce.

The wings were an assortment of mild, honey barbecue and, of course, HOT (our favorite). We added an iceberg lettuce wedge with ranch dressing on the side to try and stay a tiny bit healthy.

In attendance: Lindsey and Barb
Ratings: Movie 4.75/Dinner 2.75

From Here to Eternity

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008 we watched From Here to Eternity (1953) and made Huli Huli Chicken with Pineapple Wild Rice Salad

In the movie, the date which lives in infamy lives on. This gripping adaptation of James Jones' novel about Army life is set in Hawaii in the idyllic days just before December 7, 1941. Eight Oscars include Best Picture, Screenplay, Supporting Actress (Donna Reed) and Supporting Actor (Frank Sinatra). Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr rolling around in the waves and sand ranks as one of the hottest love scenes in screen history.

Dinner was very tasty--the chicken was a hit, and the salad was yummy. We ate the rice salad hot rather than room temperature or cold... seemed more appetizing that way.

In attendance: Lindsey, Barb and Eric
Ratings: Movie 4.25/Dinner 3.75

Shaun of the Dead

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008 we watched Shaun of the Dead (2004) and made Dinner at the Winchester Pub (Bangers and Mash with Leek and Cider Gravy)

In Shaun of the Dead, Thirty-something slacker Shaun (Simon Pegg) has no clue what to do with his life or with his relationship with girlfriend Liz (Kate Ashfield). But when the unthinkable happens and zombies begin to roam the streets of London terrorizing residents, including his beloved and his mother, Shaun realizes he must act quickly to save Liz from danger and keep their relationship from spiraling out of his hands forever.

The dinner was very tasty (with a rather phallic presentation!). We used chicken sausage with granny smith apples from Martin's Quality Meats and Sausage at the Reading Terminal Market--YUM! With a little improvisation (no cider to be found, used apple juice instead), it turned out deliciously.

In attendance: Lindsey, Barb and Eric
Ratings: Movie = 3.75/Dinner = 4.25