Tampopo / Big Night @ The New Beverly

Let's catch a double feature of classic films about food at the New Beverly.

## TAMPOPO

The tale of an enigmatic band of ramen ronin who guide the widow of a noodle shop owner on her quest for the perfect recipe, Tampopo serves up a savory broth of culinary adventure seasoned with offbeat comedy sketches and the erotic exploits of a gastronome gangster. Sweet, sexy, surreal, and mouthwatering, Tampopo remains one of the most delectable examples of food on film. (Janus Films)

DIRECTOR Jûzô Itami
WRITER Jûzô Itami
STARRING Tsutomu Yamazaki, Nobuko Miyamoto, Kōji Yakusho, Ken Watanabe, Rikiya Yasuoka
YEAR 1985
COUNTRY Japan
FORMAT English subtitled 35mm
RUNNING TIME 114 minutes

## BIG NIGHT

In a restaurant run by two Italian immigrants, the tables sit empty despite the extraordinary talents of Primo the chef (Tony Shalhoub, Monk) and the ambitious efforts of his brother Secondo (Stanley Tucci). A celebrity night at their restaurant promises not only to turn their business around but to change their lives. It’s a five-course gourmet experience filled with rich, delicious characters including the marriage-minded girlfriend (Minnie Driver), the seductive mistress (Isabella Rossellini) and the successful rival (Ian Holm). From the first bite to the last, this critically-acclaimed movie dishes up an irresistible evening of scrumptious entertainment. (Paramount)

DIRECTOR Stanley Tucci & Campbell Scott
WRITER Written by Stanley Tucci & Joseph Tropiano
STARRING Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Liev Schreiber, Allison Janney, Marc Anthony
YEAR 1996
RATED R
COUNTRY USA
FORMAT 35mm
RUNNING TIME 109 minutes

Purchase Tickets

Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended but probably not essential as the New Bev is showing this double feature for three nights so it most likely won't sell out. It's best to arrive early though since seating is not reserved. Also, leave a comment if you'd like parking recommendations or want to grab a quick bite before the show.