Movie Madness Monday: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” confused me the first time I saw it. The plot twists around and the beginning of the film is really closer to the end. After viewing it a second time, I really like it. I recommend this film to indie film lovers and people who enjoy the complicated plot twists and wacky antics of a film that does not follow a predictable formula.
The full examination of a love gone wrong put me in the mood to cook something spicy and colorful. The film itself has so many bright blues, reds and oranges. The colors are so dynamic and vibrant that I think this is a film one could readily enjoy with some spicy Asian takeout. So, to wit, see the menu below which includes many colorful dishes.
The following menu is a dinner meant to be enjoyed with the film, but it would work equally well as a fun dinner at home.
Aqual pearl cocktails: These drinks are a slightly fancier version of the ones that Joel and Clementine drink when he goes up to her apartment in the beginning of the film. You can also replace this cocktail with any drink that uses blue curacao or with a bright blue fruit drink (such as Baja Blast).
Thai Grilled Beef Salad or Thai Noodle Salad
Coconut green curry sauce: Serve this sauce with grilled vegetables and/or grilled chicken or shrimp plus steamed rice and sauteed broccoli or asparagus. This meal can be served semi-fondue style with the sauce in a large bowl or fondue pot (over a Sterno or candle to keep it warm). Dip cook veggies or meat into the sauce and serve with warm rice. Note: this is a romantic way to eat dinner with a loved one, especially if you feed each other!
Here’s a quick recipe for sauteed asparagus.
Banana and mango spring rolls or fruit sorbets and fresh tropical fruit plus a pot of jasmine tea
At this point the movie should be almost over and you can have a great discussion about Joel, Clementine, Mary, Howard and the boys, Stan and Patrick.
Enjoy the movie!
March 12th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
If we could have eternal sunshine I would be one happy girl. I would drink cocktails every night and have you come and cook with me this very lovely meal