Step on it Velma!

Watching two movies on Sunday afternoon, I had no idea that Willy Wonka - Gene Wilder - would be the common thread in both movies. Although he held minor roles , Wilder is memorable in both films; "Blazing Saddles" and "Bonnie & Clyde". "Bonnie and Clyde"(1967) was Wilder's first major motion picture appearance, he had done several television shows and a made-for-tv movie prior.

My dad and his friends had been quoting lines from Mel Brook's "Blazing Saddles" and wheezing with hysteria with every recollection, so I knew I needed to see this one. The comedy is based on a black slave who gets appointed sheriff of a town in the west by the governor and is a scapegoat. The movie was riddled slapstick comedy and racist antics - which was expected considering the subject matter and plot. I really do admire the genius behind comedies of this era, such as 'Airplane'. The movie was hilarious and absurd in the best sense. At one point in the climactic fight scene the entire cast stumbles onto another Warner Brother's set and comically interrupts the filming of another movie. Wilder played the drunkard deputy who was second in command and easily overcomes the racial differences between he and the sheriff.  Overall, I thought this racy comedy got 4 stars. ★★★★✩

The next film I watched, which I had been wanting to see for a while was Faye Dunaway & Warren Beatty's iconic 'Bonnie & Clyde' (1967). Both stars gave an amazing performance along with Gene Hackman. The portrayal of the strange relationship between Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow given by these two actors is usually what comes to most people's minds when they think of the gangster couple. I was taken away by Dunaway's beauty and Beatty's performance, although the movie was not as historically accurate as I has hoped it was. In his first movie, Wilder plays an everyday man who just happens to get he and his car stolen by the Barrow gang. I laughed to myself when I realized that he had been in two, completely opposite, movies that i had seen in one day... And the only other movie I had seen of his was 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'. I enjoyed the movie, and give it three and a half stars: ★★★✫✩

Popcorn & a Popped Cherry

My first post on my first blog.. didn't think I'd be one of 'those guys' that has his own blog and talks about pointless and mundane things and instances. Although yes, I do now have this blog, I will not be filling its posts will stupid fluff. This blog is dedicated to my love of cinema and good eats!

Among many things that I do, eating - or dining - is one that I take great pleasure in. I'm always searching for new food and trying new things. I've very open and love experiencing different cultures through food. Living in Austin, Tx is wonderful for the culinary aspect (as well as many others). There is a melting pot of different types and styles of food and a full range of variations... from food carts, to chic and cutting-edge restaurants and everything in-between.
A group of friends and I have a list of new and exceptional restaurants in our area that we have researched. and we try to go at least once a week. We have dubbed ourselves the "Nom Crew". I will be posting updates about the places it will take us. I will try to upload as many pictures of my meals as I can

I have always been enchanted by the movie-going experience. I enjoy all genres... drama and comedy to horror and thrillers. It takes many components in a film that must seamlessly come together for quality cinema magic to happen. I will keep yall updated on the latest movies I've seen in theaters and that I have watched lately.