Turner Classic Movies

Description

Who doesn't enjoy three of life's most enjoyable social activities-eating, drinking, and movie-watching' Movie Night Menus is a food-cocktail-and-film pairing guide inspired by the classics we love perfect for date night or to entertain in style. The book highlights thirty crowd-pleasing films from the 1930s through the '80s paired with signature drinks and dishes that appear in, or are inspired by, each film's setting and stars-all crafted for modern tastes. Unique entertaining features include period-appropriate suggestions for table settings, attire, music, and party accents; a variety of menus, from snacks and light bites, to date-night menus, to dinner parties; "Watch for This" sidebars offering insider tips on notable moments in each film-party scenes, home design flourishes, influential fashion, anecdotes, and more. Featured films include: The Thin Man (1934), The Philadelphia Story (1940), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), American Graffiti (1973), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986). With entertaining tips, movie trivia, and background on each film, dish, and cocktail, Movie Night Menus provides the perfect accompaniments and conversation pieces to round out a fun-filled evening perfect for one, two, or more.