Wednesday, February 11, 2009, Southwest "Chili" Burgers with Avocado Crema and Lime-Marinated Slaw were on the grill outside (warm!) and The Last Picture Show (1971) was on the big screen.
This coming-of-age tale, shot in haunting black-and-white, focuses on best friends Sonny Crawford (Timothy Bottoms) and Duane Jackson (Jeff Bridges) and their relationships. Duane is dating the beautiful but fickle Jacy Farrow (Cybill Shepherd), a good girl who is looking for a little excitement. Shy Sonny, meanwhile, is carrying on an illicit affair with a coach's wife, Ruth Popper (Cloris Leachman), a sad, plain woman whose only joy appears to be the stolen moments they share. By delving into the intertwining lives of the town's diverse residents, the film masterfully explores issues of love, loneliness, innocence lost, and disillusionment. The closing of the town's only cinema serves as both a physical and metaphoric backdrop to the characters' lives.
It was 65 degrees outside on this movie night in February! So we took full advantage with making burgers on the charcoal grill. Perfecto.
In attendance: Barb, Eric, and Lindsey
Ratings; Movie = 2.5, Dinner = 4.5
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