New York Food Film Fest - I ♥ Japan
What if movie theaters offered more than just popcorn and nachos? I mean, those are pretty good snacks, all things considered, but...what if you could also have beer and wine brought to your seats during your movie? What if you were served fried chicken and ramen during intermission? The New York Food Film Festival makes that a reality. What sets this film festival apart from others is that it features short independent films that are food-centric. Then, you get to eat what you see on screen, literally. This festival is a great vehicle for filmmakers, a venue to preview their films and get credit where credit is due; I know that sounds cliche, but I was intrigued by many films I saw and I will definitely be looking into these filmmakers' other works. The event that we attended was called I ♥ Japan. Proceeds from the tickets went towards New York City Food Bank and the Japan Tsunami Relief Fund. As the title of the event suggests, we...