It's hard to explain this movie in any detail without a bunch of spoilers and I think it is best to let the story unfold on its own. So, in two sentences, Stranger Than Fiction is the story of Harold Crick, a solitary IRS auditor--very much fixated on numbers and routine. One morning as he is brushing his teeth, Harold hears a strange female voice that seems to be narrating his life as it happens and it begins to effect him in all sorts of ways.
I really like this film--the story is smart, different and makes you think, and the cast is made up of many of my favorites. Ferrell, Emma Thompson and Maggie Gyllenhaal are joined by Dustin Hoffman, Queen Latifah, Linda Hunt and Tony Hale (for any Arrested Development and Veep fans). This is a sweeter, calmer Will Farrell performance by the way and the movie allows his dramatic acting talents to shine.
It's not the 'foodiest' of Food 'N Flix picks (especially if you compare it with February's movie--the total food-centric film, Babette's Feast) but, Stranger Than Fiction does have a food presence. Much of it is related to baking as the always charming Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Ana, a baker that Harold audits and falls for. I defy any foodie not to covet Ana's fun & funky bakery and, if you don't want a soft, warm, melty cookie after the cookie scene, well then my friend...YOU HAVE NO SOUL! (Just kidding!) ;-)
I do think that there is enough food and ideas tucked into this movie to inspire some fabulous dishes--baked or otherwise, and maybe even some that will be stranger than fiction themselves.
I look forward to seeing what everyone makes!
Want to join in the Food 'N Flix fun? Here's how to participate:
- Watch the chosen film (Stranger Than Fiction.) Taking inspiration from the film, head into the kitchen and cook, bake or make a dish.
- Post about your creation on your blog with a link back to THIS post and a link to Food 'N Flix. (Use of the Food 'N Flix logo is optional.)
- Your post must be current (during the month of the film). And we don't mind if your post is linked to other events...the more the merrier.
- Have fun with it!
- Email your entries to me at Debinhawaii@gmail.com and include:
- Your name
- Your blog's name and URL
- The name of your dish and the permalink to the specific post you're submitting
- Attach a photo of any size (or tell me which one to "pull" from your post)
- Indicate "Food 'N Flix Submission" in the subject line of your email
Deadline for submission is Sunday March 30th
(I'll be rounding up all the entries here shortly after.)
Happy viewing and cooking!
Okay, I am sooo going to try to do this finally for once!
ReplyDeleteYay! I hope you do Pam! ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's been ages since I've watched this movie. I definitely need to watch it again, so I can remember the foodie scenes. Hopefully I can find the movie here in Mexico so I can join the fun this month. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent Leslie! I hope you can find it and join in. ;-)
ReplyDeleteIt's been so long since I've watched this movie that I don't even remember it! Thanks so much for hosting this month, Deb - can't wait to watch it again. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me host Heather. I just watched it again this weekend and think it will have some fun inspiration for different dishes. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie, so I'm looking forward to it. Netflix just emailed me that my disc will be delivered tomorrow. Woohoo!
ReplyDeleteYay! Hope you enjoy it Camilla! ;-)
ReplyDeleteOh I am so freaking excited!! This is one of my favorite all time movies! I've been waiting for a movie I love. I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have you join in Julie! It's one of my favorite movies too. Can't wait to see what you make! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI was just looking at your cookie recipe, reading your blog and love the FoodnFlix idea! I never read this somehow. I hope that I can come up with a fitting recipe for the movie. I loved that movie. I have it on DVD but haven't seen it in a while so I think I will watch it again while the oven is going. Thank you for the open invitation
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