Side-Dish Cinema: Pairing Thanksgiving Foods With Movie Recommendations

Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping movie recommendations to pair with your favorite Thanksgiving foods into the ol’ VCR.

I told y’all I had big ideas for this series. 👀

But, I’m getting ahead of myself.

First and foremost, I want to say how thankful I am for all of you, Movie Mavens.

I didn’t know what to expect when we started the B Movies Blog almost two years ago (EXCUSE ME?), and y’all have continued to show up time and time again.

Secondly, I know that we’re all scared and sad and angry about what’s to come next year and the years to come. I also know that a lot of you might be spending today with family members who…aren’t.

We used to have Thanksgiving at my late grandmother’s house, who was a Trump-supporting Southern Baptist, so believe me, I know.

Please do something nice for yourself today because I know how draining those conversations and gatherings can be.

And finally, I just want to say that I know the holidays are hard for a lot of people, but please know that you’re never alone. I’m gonna drop some resources at the end of this piece, and don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed to use them. I have. I’ll just be honest.

Moving on.

Instead of a cheesy letter, I decided this year to throw out the second edition of Side-Dish Cinema and just make the introduction a cheesy letter (y’all know I couldn’t help myself).

As with the inaugural edition of Side-Dish Cinema, we’re pairing different foods and drinks with movie recommendations. And this time, we’re doing it with Thanksgiving foods.

Now, I know that everyone’s Thanksgiving looks different and not everyone celebrates. I TOTALLY hear you. I just decided to take some of the staples from my childhood.

Alrighty, that should do us for introductions and disclaimers.

Without further ado, please enjoy the second edition of Side-Dish Cinema:

Turkey

Stuffing/Dressing

Green Bean Casserole

Bottoms
My Old Ass
Do Revenge

Yams/Sweet Potato Casserole

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Good Will Hunting
When Harry Met Sally…

Macaroni and Cheese

Just Friends
The Wedding Singer
Sweet Home Alabama

Mashed Potatoes

Elizabethtown
Definitely, Maybe
The Trouble With Angels

Pumpkin Pie

Pecan Pie

Auntie Mame
All About Eve
In a Lonely Place

Resources

Trans Lifeline

877-565-8860

LGBT National Hotline

888-843-4564

National Suicide Crisis Lifeline

988 (text PRIDE for LGBTQIA+ services)

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741-741

BlackLine (for queer BIPOC community)

1-800-604-5841

DeQH Helpline (for queer South Asians)

908-367-3374

TrevorLifeline

1-866-488-7368

Or Text START to 678-678

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