Found a great new (to me) food movie on DVD. Its called “Dinner Rush” and stars Danny Aiello. I rented at Queen Video near Spadina. I heard a rumor that the Director owns the restaurant that it was shot in. Enjoy! (3 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team March 13, 2004)

Hello, I am working on a movie from July 7th to July 11th. It is a short low budget movie that is being shot in Boston. I am looking for cheap lunch near Commonwealth Avenue, and also places in South Boston. We are trying to keep... (2 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB June 28, 2005)

man woman, like water for chocolate as far as big movies go. but i’d really like to know about scenes involving grotesque chewing or visually startling food preparation (not violent or disgusting – just visually... (55 replies, last updated by tatamagouche November 23, 2009)

I’ve been noticing the movie theatres aren’t just selling bags of popcorn anymore. Now, it’s about the Dufflet paserties or that specialized cup of java. So I’m wondering, has anyone ever bought food from... (3 replies, last updated by cherrytreegirl December 28, 2004)

Here’s a fun segment that first aired Thurs., Aug. 6 when Neal Conan interviewed Murray Horwitz and a few listeners called in. Most have been mentioned in various threads on this board.... (0 replies, last updated by bear August 10, 2009)

I’m sure there have been discussions on this board about food movies in the past, but a recent experience has prompted me to visit the subject once again. I recently rented the movie “Tampopo”, as it has been... (9 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team April 9, 2002)

Best cooking/food themed movies? My favorite food/cooking themed movies are Tampopo and Big Night. I’ve even used them as inspiration for dinner parties. (43 replies, last updated by KayceeK September 25, 2009)

My SO and I have Friday dinner and a movie theme nights, where we’ll go see a movie, then go eat at a restuarant that is somehow connected to the movie (i.e. Pan’s Labryinth and Spanish food as a very general... (13 replies, last updated by Sweatshirt Guy February 10, 2007)

The Big Night. I don’t remember who is in it. But the whole movie is about a restuarant preparing a wonderful meal. We took a cooking class and learned to make most of the food in the movie. And of course there is the famous... (108 replies, last updated by xianzhong October 24, 2009)

hi – i’m looking for a nice place for dinner near the big movie theater in astoria. we go to the Cup diner all the time, but we’re kind of sick of eating there. any recommendations or ideas? we need someplace... (10 replies, last updated by montoya040 April 2, 2009)

I love the recs of food movies but where do you find them all? I try to get lucky on the independent channels but was wondering about others luck with NetFlix, Blockbuster or some other source. Thanks! (1 reply, last updated by pitu November 8, 2007)

http://www.foodfightthedoc.com/foodfight.html As reviewed by Ruhlman: http://blog.ruhlman.com/ruhlmancom/2008/11/food-fight-a-do.html Sounds redundant for those that have read Omnivore’s Dilemma, but as Ruhlman says, maybe a... (0 replies, last updated by applehome November 8, 2008)

What movie theaters in town serve the best food? Tell me about theaters with “real” food, like the Enzian and the West Orange Five, and also anyplace that has particularly good popcorn or something else delicious to... (1 reply, last updated by John Graham October 11, 2007)

OK, I just watched this movie...and food has a great background part! Comments? (8 replies, last updated by soupkitten February 21, 2007)

read from the paper, all shot in kind of grainy black and white. It seemed to feature some kind of Indian movie theatre, and they showed a quick shot of the lobby, in which there seemed to be some kind of snack-bar serving Indian... (3 replies, last updated by NamasteSF September 11, 2001)