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SERIES PASS - smARTfilms: Food on Film
Join us for our newest smARTfilms series, "Food on Film." Come see your favorite movies as they are meant to be seen: on the big screen, in comfy chairs, and well fed! All screenings are followed by a facilitated discussion.
Come early for dinner featuring soup, salad, nightly specials and dessert. Reservations recommended call 206-451-4011. Dinners are not included in ticket price.
"Food on Film" is an selection of seven delicious, food-themed films that are sure to make your mouth water. While BIMA can't cover all the bases in these six weeks, our curators will try to capture a representative view of films that reflect food as an essential part of the human experience.
The series will kick-off March 29 and run six weeks.
Bistro open at 5:30
Auditorium opens at 6:30
Movie starts at 7:00
Featured films:
March 29 - Like Water For Chocolate
April 5 - Julie and Julia
April 12 - Babettes Feast
April 19 - Big Night
April 26 - Eat Drink Man Woman
May 3 - Sideways
--April 2 matinee screening of Ratatouille not included in Series Pass--
About the films:
March 29 - Like Water for Chocolate (Como agua para chocolate), 1992
Director: Alfonso Arau
Tita and Pedro want to get married; but Tita has to take care of her aging mother. Pedro marries Tita's sister; but lets Tita know he only married her sister to be closer to her. When Tita is forced to make the wedding cake, she discovers she can do strange things with her cooking. IMDb
Ratatouille, 2007
* Special Saturday Family Matinee 2:00pm. Not included with Series Pass *
Director: Brad Bird
A rat who can cook makes an unusual alliance with a young kitchen worker at a famous restaurant.
April 5 - Julie & Julia, 2009
Director: Norah Ephron
A culinary legend provides a frustrated office worker with a new recipe for life in Julie & Julia, the true stories of how Julia Child's (Meryl Streep) life and cookbook inspired fledgling writer Julie Powell (Amy Adams) to whip up 524 recipes in 365 days and introduce a new generation to the magic of French cooking. IMDb
April 12 - Babettes Feast, 1987
Director: Gabriel Axel
In a remote 19th Danish century village two sisters lead a rigid life. Both had opportunities to leave the village, but their father objected in each case and they spent their lives caring for him. Many years later - their father is now deceased - they take in French refugee, Babette Hersant, who agrees to work as their servant. After winning the lottery, Babette wants to repay the sisters for their kindness and offers to cook a French meal for them and their friends on the 100th anniversary of their father's birth. It proves to be an eye-opening experience for everyone. IMDb
April 19 - Big Night, 1996
Directors: Campbell Scott, Stanley Tucci
A failing Italian restaurant run by two brothers gambles on one special night to try to save the business. IMDb
April 26 - Eat Drink Man Woman, 1994
Director: Ang Lee
A senior chef lives with his three grown daughters; the middle one finds her future plans affected by unexpected events and the life changes of the other household members. IMDb
May 3 - Sideways, 2004
Director: Alexander Payne
Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle. IMDb
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LocationBainbridge Island Museum (View)
550 Winslow Way East
Bainbridge Island, WA, WA 98110
United States
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| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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