It’s a “Ramen Western,” a sports movie, and a food movie all wrapped up into one delicious noodle soup–it’s Tampopo! Join us as we discuss this 1985 Japanese classic filled with mesmerizing displays of some of the best-looking food you’ve ever seen on screen. Watch it if you haven’t, and then listen!
(0:00) Tampopo intro, facts, and figures!
(6:00) Erin's NJ Connection (somehow)
(9:12) Tampopo tagline
(10:18) Tampopo plot summary
(14:04) What genre do you want to see more of?
(18:59) Favorite Westerns?
(21:34) Who would you want to see in a Western?
(23:54) What other country is your favorite for movies?
(30:12) Do you like the structure of this movie?
(32:11) Food is a universal connector
(34:04) Otherworldly food experiences?
(36:40) Best looking food in the movie?
(38:08) What makes Tampopo successful?
(39:52) Create your own restaurant!
(43:47) Tom's notes!
(45:37) The spaghetti scene
(46:57) Tom's Top Two Trivia
(47:32) Roger Ebert Review: 4 out of 4 stars!
(49:07) Deep Dive: Tampopo's place in Westerns
(52:46) Does Tampopo make BFW?
(54:09) THE PARENT TRAP HYPE!
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