Showtime: February 8th, 7:30 PM at the Screen
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Off the Menu (96 mins.) (Dir. Jay Silverman)
An arrogant heir to a Mexican fast-food franchise goes ‘cuisine’ hunting for the next culinary big thing, and finds himself in a small, dusty New Mexican town where foodies come from all over to salivate over the culinary treats of a local, authentic, and feisty female chef. Features Maria Conchita Alonsa, Dania Ramirez, and Santino Fontana. In person: Director Jay Silverman
Shown with:
Cerrillos Road (8 mins.) (Dir. Giulio Poidomani)
As they try to solve the mystery of Sarah’s disappearance, her best friend Lori and her fiancée Phil, discover their feelings for each other.
READ REVIEW OF OFF THE MENU BY EDWARD WILCOM
Off The Menu ***
Dir Jay Silverman
“Off The Menu” is a fun lighthearted movie. It would not feel out of place on the Hallmark Channel. The movie follows Joel Flanagan (Santino Fontana), the scion of a wealthy fast food chain owning family, and Javiera Torres (Diana Ramirez), the cook of a specialty New Mexican food café, as they clash over some stunning food. Here comes the warning, don’t see this movie on an empty stomach. The movie is beautifully shot, well-acted (especially by the excellent Makenzie Moss as Sophia Torres), and well-paced. It may be a bit paint by numbers, but “Off The Menu” shows a true love of New Mexican culture and cuisine.
