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well i’m bored so might as well review the new twilight book, midnight sun. yeah

you know, if someone had come up to me circa ~2000s and told me “yo cto10121, i have a novel in mind, it’s kind of a beauty and the beast/romeo and juliet high school fantasy au, think it’ll work/make a ridiculous amount of money???” i probably would have said no, but cool fanfic, yo, you do you. but as stephenie meyer came up with twilight and literally spawned ya books as a marketable genre...it goes to show that it really isn’t the idea that matters, but the execution of it. too bad she got the most ridiculous amount of slack and bad faith criticism for it though - people really do not know their vampire fiction from their gothic romances

enter midnight sun in edward’s point of view, and now we’re in full-on b&b/hades and persephone territory (literally, the myth is alluded to so many times it’s ridiculous. on the other hand, meyer’s self-awareness is just so. refreshing. for a moment there all the ya romances shamelessly stealing based on r&j always had to mention something about how awful r&j was. my palms continually itched to strangle some fools from 2008 onwards. dark days, my friends, dark days). so let’s see how it goes

it starts off good: edward is appropriately haughty, arrogant on the side of an actual god complex, intelligent but also very quick to judge, and angsty about his bloodlust-y state. bonus points: he doesn’t think bella is all that at first and dismisses her from the word-go. so appropriately...beastly. i also like how in this version bella’s willingness to challenge edward on his bullshit, and the cycle of edward assuming something about bella and then his assumptions turn out wrong, is much more evident here. of course, this is edward’s journey from beast to prince, so he gets to realize some truths about himself: he can’t control everything, he really is not a good judge of character, much less human character, and just...let nature take its course sometimes ffs

but alas, since pacing is everything in a romance, i felt edward’s realization that he is in love with bella came a little too fast - pretty much by alice’s vision of bella as a vampire it was confirmed and he was like wup guess i love this sweet-smelling now. i would have liked some more denial and resistance on edward’s part, probably moved alice’s vision way later, since that would have been in line with his all-knowing character and then show that he cares through the narrative. bella’s fascination with edward is woven through her POV so it did not have to be outright stated until very late in the game (the french title actually would have been more apropos - fascination. pretty much says it all). twilight actually has the structure of a mystery, so it’s sad that that aspect so quickly discarded

also - and this was a weakness of twilight too - the vampires are way too overpowered, to the point where immortality is much more of a sweet deal than ancient curse, and so edward’s beast-like angst over it a little less understandable. i know this is the fantasy equivalent/allegory of rich douchebags with obscene wealth, but still. some limits would have been very nice. how far can these vampires move? the super strength is particularly too much. on the other hand, there was more a fleshing out of the eras the vampires lived in and their backstories are still top-notched - you did believe the cullens came from another time entirely, especially edward.

but by far the greatest weakness is that there was too much detail - meyer no doubt found it difficult to stick to the original plotline so there was much less room to maneuver. this led to too many details, particularly unnecessary ones, and not the stuff you actually want to know re:character and lore (for my part, as an example: edward’s bloodlust situation was not at all unique, so why don’t the vampires have a name for it already? the volturi called the human a cantante - why is there no english equivalent, even if it’s just a transliteration? edward literally had to explain it fully to carlisle. but ignore me i’m just a language nerd). it served to dilute the romance, not enhance it. there should have been a lot more introspection, i feel

so that’s midnight sun for you. as for more structural criticism...well, the reason why i would not (normally) think b&b/r&j would make a good mashup is because of the two different character dynamics involved. b&b is essentially a may-december romance, with an older more experienced (and rich, the guy is always rich in these things) man with a tragic past/dark secret and a young, beautiful ingenue. r&j is an immediate mutual attraction, usually a coup de foudre whirlwind passion between two people of similar ages but who cannot be together because of an obstacle. there is obviously plenty of overlap, but the resolutions are different: b&b requires that the beast change his ways into a prince with the help of beauty and r&j is essentially tragic - when the obstacles are too high to be overcome and when the love is too strong to give up, lovers die and (sometimes) the obstacles too. twilight slides between the two poles fairly well, but ultimately goes on way too long. usually romances are one, two books at the most. either bella and/or edward should have died mutually, or bella should have turned into a vampire by the end of book two. the series never resolved the two fundamental diametric poles, only adding the feuding-houses aspect (vampires vs. werewolves) and the rival love interest. i will give midnight sun this, though: like disney’s b&b, it benefits from shifting the development on edward’s part, not bella’s.

in sum: started out strong, but then lost the plot somewhere around the middle. the meadow scene still slaps, though. not one kiss and yet it’s hotter than the sahara at noon. i’ve forgotten how much the movies sucked, adaptation-wise; the series is pure gothic romance and they turned into an indie high school flick and then a fantasy coming-of-age flick.

#cristina reviews #midnight sun #twilight #non retj for once #thinking it over i probably prefer twilight among the b&b retellings including jane eyre. not over rebecca though #well rebecca is more on the gothic side of the spectrum #and it's more a study on jealousy than love

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Mildly Entertaining but Dull, 'Jack Ryan' is the Future of Amazon TV

hi i wrote about the new “Jack Ryan” Amazon series and what it means for the streamer and possibly TV as a whole.

Amazon Studios is pivoting into its next phase. The streaming service has made it clear it is no longer going to be a boutique network, catering to niche audiences interested in small, intimate- and for a lack of a better word - indie series. After canceling a few of those shows ("One Mississippi," "I Love Dick" and "Transparent"), on the horizon is the company's highly anticipated and ultra-expensive "The Lord of the Rings" show but Amazon's first foray into broad, tentpole television entertainment is "Jack Ryan," which hits the streaming service on August 31.

American novelist Tom Clancy's iconic C.I.A. analyst Jack Ryan has gotten the movie treatment a number of times now, played by Hollywood stars like Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine. Those actors brought a macho-tough-guy swagger to the character, making Jack a superhero of sorts. Though this TV version of the franchise is an expensive, high-octane and action-packed drama, the small screen's Jack Ryan is a quieter everyman. That's thanks to the way John Krasinski plays the office-worker-turned-field-agent. Best known for his role as Jim Halpert on the NBC sitcom "The Office," (and more recently, directing and starring in one of the most successful horror movies of the year with "A Quiet Place"), Krasinski brings the same accessible "best bro" attitude that embodied Jim to his take on Jack Ryan. That also comes with the same kind of smugness and aloofness that made some fans turn on Jim. Basically, it's hard not to see Jack Ryan as Halpert, the C.I.A. agent.

While it may be difficult for some viewers to adjust to Krasinski as their new action star, the show has bigger problems. "Jack Ryan" is basically a CBS drama with profanity, graphic violence, and nudity. It's a show that knows its audience (let's just say, it's not the same crowd watching "Atlanta" or "Killing Eve"). It's a broad, paint-by-numbers espionage story that looks lush and extravagant. It's a big-budget, wannabe Michael Bay movie (no surprise as the director, with whom Krasinski has worked in the past, serves as an executive producer on "Jack Ryan") that is diluted into a 10 episode TV show.

The show's muddled premise feels like a "24" script that was left on the cutting room floor, filled with a convoluted terrorist plot that Jack must stop, clichéd flashbacks to Jack's past, a dull romance, and a rocky relationship between Jack and his new boss, James Greer (Wendell Pierce).

As the show unfolds, Jack discovers a number of strange bank transfers from the Middle East that may be linked to a terrorist group. That is the catalyst that propels Jack to leave his desk job behind and become a field agent for the C.I.A., integrating suspects and putting his skills as a former Marine to use. Jack travels around the globe in order to prevent another 9/11 from happening, fighting not only terrorist but also bureaucracy - all while balancing his complicated and secret job with his love life.

"Jack Ryan" is a political action thriller with little bite, using dated tropes from a post-9/11 world that most of TV has left behind. The show can feel dated; "24" was at least a reaction to the most devastating attack on America in the country's history. "Jack Ryan" exists because intellectual property is a selling point.

Thankfully, the big-budget pays off for "Jack Ryan" and the show feels like it was filmed across the globe. There are also some pretty stellar action sequences peppered throughout the first four episodes provided for review, most notably the ending of the first episode, helmed by filmmaker Morten Tyldum ("The Imitation Game," "Passengers"). It's an electrifying and tense moment that comes right after a cringe-worthy integration scene where Krasinski shifts gears from emoting actor and puts him to the test as an action star. Later on, in the season, there's a thrilling cat-and-mouse game involving Jack, a French agent and a suspected terrorist, who is on the run in the French Alps. The snowy and icy terrain serves as a visually compelling backdrop and the sequence is heightened by a car chase and a shootout that comes with a shocking payoff.

The film industry has been in a peculiar situation for years now, with superhero and franchise movies dominating the box office. Nine of the top 10 highest grossing movies of 2018 are either sequels to films or part of a larger universe. Funny enough, Krasinski's "A Quiet Place" is the only film on that list that's a completely original idea. (It placed at no. 9). Those who bemoan the state of the film industry have often pointed out that the mid-tier adult movies are now prestige TV shows. It's a bit of a bummer to see Amazon Studios put most of its chips in telling big, broad stories that are better suited for the big screen. (To be fair, Amazon still has a number of exciting projects coming up like "Homecoming," "The Romanoffs," and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" Season 2.) So, here's hoping "The Lord of the Rings" TV show won't be as empty as "Jack Ryan."

#jack ryan #amazon studios #john krasinski #tom clancy #tv #the office #jim halpert

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The London (Quarantine) Dinner & A Movie Guide (1) added to Google Docs

The London (Quarantine) Dinner & A Movie Guide (1)

Food and film is one of life’s great combinations. And though you can’t plan on which restaurant or what cinema right now, you can still invest far too much time in choosing what to stream and where to order from. Because, at the end of the day (not that we know what day it is), there isn’t much else to do. So that’s why we’ve written a guide on some of our favourite takeaway and movie combinations. With our current viewing schedule we’ll more than likely be updating this regularly.

THE SPOTS Karolina Wiercigroch Royal China Club £ £ £ £ Chinese in Marylebone ££££ 40 Baker St Not

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Film Pairing: John Wick 3 (Netflix)

“If you’ve ever seen any of the John Wick films, then you’ll know that John Wick is not a man to be messed with. He’s loved, he’s lost, he’s avoided multiple lynchings. John Wick is an all-or-nothing guy. As in, he’ll kill all and nothing is safe from being transformed into a weapon of murderous potential in his hand. So with that in mind, we’d be terrified to see what he could do with a pair of chopsticks from Royal China. But his unforgiving approach is helpful when ordering from this stalwart Chinese spot. Just as he picks off bodies on screen, you’ll want to be picking off cheung fun, siu mai, and prawn rolls. All the dim sum menu, and some more. Show no mercy. He certainly doesn’t.” - JM

Mac & Wild £ £ £ £ British in Fitzrovia ££££ 65 Great Titchfield St 8.2 /10

Film Pairing: Celeste and Jesse Forever (Amazon)

“If you’ve ever been through a confusing break-up, you should watch this film. Because if red wine’s match is cheese, then this film’s match is listening to five solid hours of Robyn whilst dancing. And when I say dancing, I mean, manically weeping. This modern break-up number is about two best mates, who also happen to be a couple in the midst of divorcing each other. There’s romance. There’s comedic heartbreak gold. And there’s an exceptional scene where Rashida Jones drowns her break-up blues in ranch dressing and burgers. Fuck it, do the same. Get involved in the venimoo burger kit from Mac and Wild. The salt from your tears will really make that bearnaise sauce pop.” - HLB

Giulia Verdinelli The Camberwell Arms £ £ £ £ British , Pub in Camberwell ££££ 65 Camberwell Church St 8.4 /10

Film Pairing: The King (Netflix)

“I wouldn’t describe myself as pro-monarchy or anything, but I do loyally and unflinchingly serve my king. And if that involves rewatching all 140 minutes of The King, just to see Timotheé Chalamet emerge from the sea, sword in hand, looking like the bowl-cut lead singer of a confusingly medieval mid-2000s indie band, then so be it. The fact of the matter is that this Shakespearian butchering is actively bad, even with Robert Pattinson doing his best Monty Python-ish French accent. But it is good to look at, so you may as well make a meal of it with a medieval serving of beef, ale, and bone marrow pie from The Camberwell Arms, and enough booze to lead you confidently into war with an enjoyably subpar film.” - JM

Homeslice Pizza Fitzrovia £ £ £ £ Pizza in Fitzrovia ££££ 52 Wells Street Not

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Film Pairing: Just Go With It (Netflix)

“Let’s be real. You’re going to feel good watching anything with Adam Sandler in it. But Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston? Is it possible to feel too good? Answer no. This light, hilarious, and adorable rom-com is all about pretending. Hiring your assistant to pretend to be your ex-wife, putting on a pretend British accent, and pretending to love your fake kids. But most of all, it’s about family. So order the ultimate family sharing food, a couple of 20-inch pizzas from Homeslice and share it with your quarantine family, whether that’s your parents, your flatmate, or your house plant. And while you’re at it, order one of their bottled cocktails, add a colourful umbrella and in true Just Go With It fashion, pretend that you’re also in Hawaii.” - RS

La Mia Mamma £ £ £ £ Italian in Chelsea ££££ 257 King’s Road 8.1 /10

Film Pairing: The Martian (Netflix)

“A Ridley Scott film all about a person stranded alone, tending to a bunch of plants, and eating ketchup out of a mug. Honestly, I can’t relate. Only rather than being in a North London flat surrounded by cacti and condiments, Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is stuck on Mars after a space mission goes awry. He has 50 days worth of food left. I need to try and stop myself from eating 50 days worth of food in the next hour. Our plights, similar. But both of our problems would be solved by the huge La Mia Mamma survival kit that involves everything from charcuterie, to handmade pasta, pizza dough, wine, cannoli, and more. Although the Italian mammas behind this great little place might not have mastered intergalactic shipping (yet), they are delivering across the whole of London.” - HLB

Rob Grieg Taquería ££££ 139-144 Westbourne Grove

Film Parining: What If (Amazon)

“My reasons for encouraging you to watch this film are two-fold. Reason one: Adam Driver’s face. Reason two: Adam Driver saying the iconic line, ‘I’ve just had sex, I’m about to eat [shouting] nachos. This is the greatest moment of my life’. An indie rom-com situation following Harry Potter (sorry, Daniel Radcliffe) as he tries to work out the whole being in love with a best mate thing. Which is lovely, but again, this is about Adam Driver. Be like Adam. Eat like Adam. Order some nachos, plenty of tacos, and obviously the churros, from Notting Hill’s Taqueria. And yes, Adam would approve of ordering a hibiscus margarita too.” - HLB

Yauatcha £ £ £ £ Chinese , Dim Sum in Soho ££££ 15-17 Broadwick St 7.7 /10

Film Pairing: The Platform (Netflix)

“Although The Platform is equal parts dark, twisted, and disturbing, something about watching other people’s lives depend on how much leftovers they can eat in two minutes, makes you kinda hungry. Which is why you should pair this movie with Yauatcha’s ‘Blossom Menu for 2’. You’ll have enough dim sum to make you feel like you’re on Level 1, and it’s not on the meaty side which you’ll realise is not a coincidence once you’re about 26 minutes in. And order some cake from Yauatcha patisserie, you’ll want it when the panna cotta takes centre stage.” - RS

Hash E8 £ £ £ £ Diner in Dalston ££££ 170 Dalston Lane Not

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Film Pairing: Phantom Thread (Netflix)

“Phantom Thread is a serious film. But you don’t need to take it too seriously. Sure, you could enjoy it - if you’ll excuse me coming over a bit Sight & Sound for a moment - for the thrill of having your expectations of co-dependency in creative relationships masterfully subverted, but there’s also a lot of fun to be had. There are grand yesteryear-ish locations, a magnificent array of socks and ascots, and of course a series of intolerantly withering glances that lead character Reynolds Woodcock, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, shoots at anyone who dares to butter their toast too loudly. But then there’s that legendary breakfast order. You don’t need to use it as a basis for your selection from Hash E8 - I’m not even sure they’re delivering Welsh rarebit or pots of lapsang - but if you end your order with the totally random addition of sausages, you’re basically my hero.” - OJF

Dominique Ansel Bakery £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery in Victoria ££££ 17-21 Elizabeth St 7.8 /10

Film Pairing: Marie Antoinette (Amazon)

“God I wish Sofia Coppola was directing my quarantine. I’d probably have some kind of groundbreaking fringe and exceptional pillows. For now, I’ll settle for watching her film Marie Antionette - a pumped up, rock and roll take on the life of a French queen and more importantly, historical cake supporter. If you’re able to watch the trailer without daydreaming about getting a bit feral with a salted caramel éclair, then you’re a stronger person than I am. But if you do fancy a luxury cake slice and some viennoiserie stat, then Belgravia’s Dominique Ansel is delivering their signature pastries, as well as pasta hampers, and fresh focaccia. Heads up, the soundtrack is a real winner too.” - HLB

Giulia Verdinelli The Compton Arms £ £ £ £ British , Pub in Islington ££££ 4 Compton Avenue 8.0 /10

Film Pairing: Jurassic Park (Prime)

“Not everyone needs an excuse to do a dinosaur impression - my Mariah Carey-inspired velociraptor numbers are similar enough to the sound of foxes making love for them to go unnoticed - but if you’re looking for one, then order in from Four Legs at The Compton Arms. The first time I ordered their sensational cheeseburger in, I trundled up and down the stairs to collect it, caused multiple ripples, and inhaled it quicker than Samuel L Jackson does a Marlboro Red throughout this Spielberg masterpiece. Like cheeseburgers, fried chicken, and chocolate chip cookies, Jurassic Park is a classic. So it’s only right you pair accordingly.” - JM

Zia Lucia ££££ 157 Holloway Rd

Film Pairing: The Terminal (Netflix)

“A classic warm and fuzzy Spielberg tale of a man who is forced to stay within the confines of JFK after a civil war in his own country means he can’t return home or leave the airport. As you can tell, I’m quite into films that depict people living through isolation at the moment. What can I say? I like watching Tom Hanks process loneliness, so I don’t have to. Anyway, there are plenty of scenes involving Hanks attempting to create a meal out of free ketchup sachets and crackers and I immediately thought ‘dear god, get this poor man a pizza’. Instead, I got myself one. Zia Lucia are delivering their 48-hour, slow-risen pizzas from Islington, Hammersmith, Wembley, and Aldgate East. Also, clap clap clap, there’s burrata too.” - HLB

E. Pellicci £ £ £ £ Cafe/Bakery in Bethnal Green ££££ 332 Bethnal Green Rd 8.6 /10

Film Pairing: Snatch (Netflix)

“Back when you thought fake IDs and liquorice Rizla were life essentials is around the time when you thought Snatch was the greatest film ever made. And though Guy Ritchie’s Brylcream-slick style can grate the older you get and the more Nike adverts you watch, this gypsy crime caper is still a hugely watchable and quotable film. Short of eating jellied eels, a whole pie or a tray of cannelloni from E. Pellicci is the closest you’ll get to matching the geezer-ish antics on screen. Safe to say that, like Tyrone, you won’t be getting away from much after a tray of the caf’s legendary lasagne.” - JM

Giulia Verdinelli Quality Wines £ £ £ £ British in Clerkenwell , Farringdon ££££ 88 - 94 Farringdon Road 8.0 /10

Film Pairing: Sour Grapes (Netflix)

“Halfway through watching Sour Grapes for the first time round I paused, started mixing Blossom Hill with Ribena, and asked my housemate to intermittently blow cigarette smoke and crumble bits of earth into the concoction. Sadly I never sourced an empty bottle of 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, and thus my career as a wine forger ended with a muddy, blackberry-flavoured, ashtray. Minus $35 million and a few decent-looking dinners, this is, in essence, a not dissimilar story to the one told in the 2016 documentary about wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan. It’s an engrossing (and weirdly inspiring) story that’s best matched with gildas, focaccia, terrine, and a whole lot of burgundy from Quality Wines.” - JM

The Cheese Bar £ £ £ £ American , Sandwiches in Camden ££££ Unit 93 North Yard Not

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Film Pairing: Aloha (Netflix)

“This is a dreadful film. Like, awful. But it has a stellar cast and I was ripely hungover, at altitude, when I first watched it. As such, the story of former US Air Force Officer Bradley Cooper being rehired by ex-boss Bill Murray to build some military thing in Hawaii while he battles past feelings for Rachel McAdams, and burgeoning ones for bolshy young Captain Emma Stone, holds a fond, if Bombay Sapphire-and-diazepam influenced, place in my heart. Should you watch it? Probably not. Will you? Yes. It’s linear, it’s predictable, and a fondue from The Cheese Bar feels like a suitably cheesy thing to eat with it.” - JM

Giulia Verdinelli Beer + Burger £ £ £ £ Burgers in Hackney ££££ 464 Kingsland Rd Not

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Film Pairing: Erin Brockovich (Netflix)

“Erin Brockovich is a tale of justice, redemption, determination, and the power of a push-up bra. Based on a true story about a David vs. Goliath lawsuit, it stars Julia Roberts at her curly-haired, strappy-sandal-wearing, American hero best. Order in a different American hero, the cheeseburger. More specifically, the double cheeseburger from Beer + Burger, who are delivering from Notting Hill, King’s Cross, Dalston, Willesden Green, and The O2 Centre. Bonus points if you can time it so you take a big, satisfying bite of dirty fries just as Julia knocks out the line ‘that’s all you got lady, two wrong feet and ugly shoes’.” - HLB

Karolina Wiercigroch Mr Bao £ £ £ £ Taiwanese in Peckham ££££ 293 Rye Ln 8.1 /10

Film Pairing: Midsommar (Prime)

“You don’t need magic mushrooms to fully enjoy Midsommar, just like you don’t need to join a Swedish cult, or be continually gaslit by your partner. But in lieu of those things, you’ll want to order Mr. Bao’s teriyaki-marinated shiitake mushroom bao, complete with miso mayo and crispy shallots, to add a little necessary fun(ghi) to the experience. In fact, throw in some sweet potato fries, tenderstem broccoli, and some golden kimchi and you’ll have a multi-coloured, psychedelic experience of your own.” - JM

L'ETO Caffè ££££ 155 Wardour St

Film Pairing: Matilda (Netflix)

“If recreating the chocolate cake scene from this Roald Dahl adaptation isn’t on your bucket list, then we’re going to assume that you haven’t seen Matilda. Or you were too busy trying to move the TV remote with your mind to take in just how huge and sickeningly satisfying it looked when Bruce ate it with his hands. And if eating a chocolate cake the size of a car tyre is supposed to be a punishment, then why has it been in the back of our minds since we were six years old? And where can we get one? L’eto Caffe’s Old Fashioned Chocolate Cake is where you can, and should get one. Think chocolate sponge cake, with chocolate cream and raspberry layers and a shiny chocolate glaze. Eating this cake while watching Matilda is the ultimate power move. Do it for your six-year-old self. Eat the cake.” - RS

Hide £ £ £ £ Modern European in Mayfair ££££ 85 Piccadilly 8.7 /10

Film Pairing: The Wolf Of Wall Street (Amazon Prime)

“This whole Scorsese film is basically just one big cluster fuck of greed, drugs, and Leonardo DiCaprio spitting. I love it. And you know what, there just aren’t enough films with lion cameos these days. The Wolf Of Wall Street is also about living the high life and it doesn’t get any more ‘I’ve made it’ than eating Hide’s seriously excellent fine dining food at home. I’m talking freshly baked madeleines, glazed salmon with white miso, soft-shell crab tempura, and a wagyu meatloaf. Honestly, the signature £24 black truffle croque monsieur is tasty enough to make you think ‘hmm, fraud, technically not great, but if I did dabble in just a teeny-tiny bit of money laundering, I could eat this for breakfast everyday’. Of course I’m kidding. Kind of.” - HLB

Gloria £ £ £ £ Italian in Shoreditch ££££ 54-56 Great Eastern Street 8.3 /10

Film Pairing: Nights of Cabiria (Curon at Home)

“Gloria is a ridiculous, over-the-top, life-affirming, thoroughly joyous Italian restaurant in Shoreditch that’s offering delivery or collection. Nights of Cabiria is its perfect film pairing. Mostly because it’s got all those qualities in spades, but also because it’s thoroughly heart-breaking, and who doesn’t like to cry into a lasagne for four (for one) or a tiramisu for six (also for one). Be prepared to fall in love again and again with this mesmerising and irrepressibly optimistic Italian masterpiece. Just don’t come complaining to me when every other movie you watch for the rest of your life pales in comparison to its fun and energy.” - OJF

Fish Central £ £ £ £ British in Clerkenwell ££££ 149-151 Central St 7.0 /10

Film Pairing: Four Lions (Prime)

“Before Kim Kardashian broke the internet, four wannabe jihadists from Sheffield planned to blow it up. Chris Morris’ suicide bomber satire is, like the best British films, a story of poignant and fatal farce. Crows are detonated, bleach is bought, and mini Babybels are insulted. It’s the kind of comedy that could only come from these shores and, with that in mind, a trip down the chippy feels like the most fitting combination. Fish Central offers the classics and a little more, thanks to things like skate wings, scampi, and a prawn cocktail we can never say no to.” - JM

Juliet's ££££ 110 Mitcham Road

Film Pairing: The Apartment (Prime)

“I remember watching Some Like It Hot at school, but when I discovered the rest of Billy Wilder’s filmography, I had to put a firm hand on my own shoulder and tell myself to stop. Don’t gorge - I told myself. One day you’re going to need these... Little did I know that I would be right. That one day, the world would close and we’d all have stay at home for weeks on end. Fortunately I heeded my own words and have a stash of Billy Wilder films to watch and cheer myself up with. That said, I keep coming back to The Apartment. Not just because I relate to Jack Lemmon’s CC Baxter on a near cellular level, but also because it’s just so damned funny, and lovely, and lonely, and hopeful. It’s perfect. Pair it with a four-course meal kit for two from Juliet’s. It comes with a bottle of wine and crumble for dessert. Make it a theme evening by ordering a couple of marshmallow, chocolate and sea salt cookies and you get extra points.” - OJF

Giulia Verdinelli Meatliquor W1 £ £ £ £ Burgers , Diner in Fitzrovia ££££ 37 - 38 Margaret Street 7.4 /10

Film Pairing: Fractured (Netflix)

“How to describe this movie… you remember that time when you lost your card holder on the Victoria line and how stressful it was? Now imagine the same thing, except this time you’ve lost your wife and six-year-old daughter. Yes, very stressful. Which means you’re inevitably going to want to be eating something that requires minimal attention and both hands. We’d go for the cheeseburger, halloumi mushroom burger, some deep-fried mac ’n’ cheese, and probably some buffalo wings. Plus, whatever our roommate wants.” - RS

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